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Adam Michael Shankman is an American film director, producer, dancer, author, actor, and choreographer. He was a judge on seasons 3–10 of the television program So You Think You Can Dance. He began his professional career in musical theater, and 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 2007 remake of Hairspray.
Birth Name
Adam Michael Shankman
Born
Friday, 27 November 1964
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Disenchanted | Grumpy Vendor / Kip / Skip / Grump Vendor | 2022 |
| Eyes of Faith | Self | 2018 |
| Hollywood Insider | Self | 2018 |
| Hollywood First Look | Self | 2017 |
| Broadway.com #LiveatFive | Self | 2015 |
| Hollywood Health Report | Self | 2013 |
| RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars | Self - Guest Judge / Choreographer | 2012 |
| All the Right Moves | Self | 2012 |
| Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation | Self | 2012 |
| IC Places Hollywood | Self - Interviewee | 2012 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Disenchanted | Grumpy Vendor / Kip / Skip / Grump Vendor | 2022 |
| Eyes of Faith | Self | 2018 |
| Hollywood Insider | Self | 2018 |
| Hollywood First Look | Self | 2017 |
| Broadway.com #LiveatFive | Self | 2015 |
| Hollywood Health Report | Self | 2013 |
| RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars | Self - Guest Judge / Choreographer | 2012 |
| All the Right Moves | Self | 2012 |
| Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation | Self | 2012 |
| IC Places Hollywood | Self - Interviewee | 2012 |
| Zac Efron: The Ultimate Idol | Self | 2009 |
| Red Carpet Report | Self | 2009 |
| Hollywood's Best Film Directors | Self - Interviewee / Film Director | 2009 |
| Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History | Himself / Self | 2008 |
| Hairspray | Talent Agent | 2007 |
| Ace of Cakes | Self | 2006 |
| Step Up | Nightclub Dancer | 2006 |
| Cheaper by the Dozen 2 | Clam Bake Chef | 2005 |
| Made in Hollywood | Self | 2005 |
| So You Think You Can Dance | Self - Judge / Himself - Judge, Self - Guest Judge, Self - Judge, Self, Self / Himself - Judge, Judge / Himself - Judge, Himself - Judge | 2005 |
| Hell's Kitchen | Self - Restaurant Patron | 2005 |
| The Pacifier | Driving Instructor | 2005 |
| Stuck on You | Choreographer / Waiter | 2003 |
| Shootout | Self | 2003 |
| American Idol | Self | 2002 |
| A Walk to Remember | Medical Assistant | 2002 |
| Total Access 24/7 | Self | 2001 |
| Scream 2 | Ghost Dancer | 1997 |
| E! True Hollywood Story | Himself | 1996 |
| Monster Mash: The Movie | Wolfie - The Werwolf / Wolfie | 1995 |
| The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag | Timid Man | 1992 |
| HBO First Look | Self | 1992 |
| The 62nd Annual Academy Awards | Dancer | 1990 |
| Rockula | Driver | 1990 |
| Midnight Cabaret | Waiter | 1990 |
| Sidewalks Entertainment | Self | 1988 |
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| After Everything | 2023 |
| Disenchanted | 2022 |
| Only Murders in the Building | 2021 |
| AJ and the Queen | 2020 |
| What Men Want | 2019 |
| Step Up: High Water | 2018 |
| Being Mary Jane | 2013 |
| Rock of Ages | 2012 |
| Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special | 2009 |
| Modern Family | 2009 |
| Glee | 2009 |
| Bedtime Stories | 2008 |
| Prop 8: The Musical | 2008 |
| Hairspray | 2007 |
| Cheaper by the Dozen 2 | 2005 |
| The Pacifier | 2005 |
| Bringing Down the House | 2003 |
| Monk | 2002 |
| A Walk to Remember | 2002 |
| The Wedding Planner | 2001 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Disenchanted | 2022 |
| Hocus Pocus 2 | 2022 |
| Step Up China | 2019 |
| After | 2019 |
| What Men Want | 2019 |
| Status Update | 2018 |
| Step Up: High Water | 2018 |
| Step Up All In | 2014 |
| Step Up Revolution | 2012 |
| Rock of Ages | 2012 |
| Going the Distance | 2010 |
| Step Up 3D | 2010 |
| The Last Song | 2010 |
| The 82nd Annual Academy Awards | 2010 |
| Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special | 2009 |
| 17 Again | 2009 |
| Bedtime Stories | 2008 |
| Prop 8: The Musical | 2008 |
| Step Up 2: The Streets | 2008 |
| Hairspray | 2007 |
| Premonition | 2007 |
| Step Up | 2006 |
| Cheaper by the Dozen 2 | 2005 |
| The Pacifier | 2005 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2010 | Emmy | Outstanding Choreography | Nominated |
| 2010 | Emmy | Outstanding Special Class Programs | Nominated |
