Adam Shankman
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 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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Full filmography
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge
- Hell's Kitchen (2005) as Self - Restaurant Patron
- So You Think You Can Dance (2005)
- So You Think You Can Dance (2005) as Self - Judge
- So You Think You Can Dance (2005) as Self
- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012) as Self - Guest Judge / Choreographer
- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012) as Self - Guest Judge
- RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked (2010) as Self - Guest Judge
- Scream 2 (1997) as Ghost Dancer
- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: UNTUCKED (2012) as Self - Guest Judge
- The Pacifier (2005) as Driving Instructor
- Step Up (2006) as Nightclub Dancer
- A Walk to Remember (2002) as Medical Assistant
- Disenchanted (2022) as Grump Vendor / Kip / Skip
- Hairspray (2007) as Talent Agent
- Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005) as Clam Bake Chef
- Stuck on You (2003) as Choreographer / Waiter
- Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History (2008) as Self
- The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag (1992) as Timid Man
- 'Hairspray' Extentions (2007) as Self
- You Can’t Stop the Beat: The Long Journey of "Hairspray" (2007) as Self
- Monster Mash: The Movie (1995) as Wolfie
- It's 'Hairspray'! (2007) as Self
- Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation (2012) as Self