Personal Info
Adam Michael Shankman
Adam Shankman
Directing
Biography
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 w…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Disenchanted
as Grump Vendor / Kip / Skip
Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation
as Self
A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy
as Self
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
as Self
Hairspray
as Talent Agent
Portrait of a Choreographer
as Self
Step Up
as Nightclub Dancer
The Pacifier
as Driving Instructor
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
as Clam Bake Chef
Stuck on You
as Choreographer / Waiter
TV Shows
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
as Self - Guest Judge · 1 ep.
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: UNTUCKED
as Self - Guest Judge · 1 ep.
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
as Self - Guest Judge · 1 ep.
RuPaul's Drag Race
as Self - Guest Judge · 1 ep.
Hell's Kitchen
as Self - Restaurant Patron · 1 ep.
So You Think You Can Dance
as Self · 1 ep.