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Adam Shankman

Nov 27, 1964 (60 years old) in Los Angeles, California, USA

Adam Michael Shankman (born November 27, 1964) is an American film director, producer, writer, dancer, author, actor, and choreographer. He was a permanent judge on seasons 6–7 of  So You Think You Can Dance. He began his professional career in musical theatre. He was a dancer in music videos for Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson. Shankman has choreographed dozens of films and directed several feature-length films, including A Walk to Remember, Bringing Down the House, The Pacifier, and the musicals Hairspray, Rock of Ages and Disenchanted.

His company, Offspring Entertainment (which he co-owns with his sister), produces films and television for various studios and networks.

Shankman is also co-writing young adult novels for Simon & Schuster imprint Atheneum Books for Young Readers. The books, co-written with author Laura Lee Sullivan, follow the story of rags to riches Lucille O'Malley as she becomes Hollywood's "it girl", navigating a murder mystery and meeting her match, Frederick van der Waals.

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Known For

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Scream 2
Ghost Dancer
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Hairspray
Talent Agent
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Step Up
Nightclub Dancer
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Cheaper by the Dozen 2
Clam Bake Chef
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A Walk to Remember
Medical Assistant
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Disenchanted
Grump Vendor / Kip / Skip
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The Pacifier
Driving Instructor
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The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
Timid Man
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Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
Self
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Stuck on You
Choreographer / Waiter

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