Kenny Ortega
Directing Born Apr 18, 1950 Palo Alto, California, USA 92 credits
Biography
Kenny Ortega is an American professional. Born on April 18, 1950, in Palo Alto, California, he is a male. Ortega is known for directing. He has 68 known credits. Ortega's work includes directing the High School Musical trilogy and Michael Jackson's This Is It concert tour.
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Career overview
Kenny Ortega is an American director known for his work in the entertainment industry. He has directed various projects throughout his career. One notable series of films is the High School Musical trilogy. Ortega has also directed Michael Jackson's This Is It concert tour.
As a director, Ortega has been involved in numerous projects. He has a total of 68 known credits. Ortega's directing work spans multiple genres and mediums. The specifics of his directing credits are not detailed in the provided information.
Ortega's career as a director has been marked by his involvement in various projects. The details of his directing work are not fully outlined in the provided sources.
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Career timeline
Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough
Reunited ApartJulie and the Phantoms · DirectorJulie and the Phantoms · Executive ProducerUnfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel GlennThe Disney Family Singalong
Descendants 3 · ChoreographerDescendants 3 · DirectorDescendants 3 · Executive ProducerRaúl Juliá: The World’s a StageHigh School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Special
Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash
Descendants 2 · ChoreographerDescendants 2 · DirectorDescendants 2 · Executive ProducerAndi Mack · DirectorA Change of Heart · Director
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again · Executive ProducerThe Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again · DirectorThe Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again · Choreographer
Celebrity Family FeudDescendants · DirectorDescendants · Executive ProducerDescendants · ChoreographerCrazy Ex-Girlfriend · Director
Dirty Dancing - The Phenomenon
Bunheads · Director
Shapes of Rhythm: The Music of Galt MacDermot
This Is ItThis Is It · DirectorThis Is It · ProducerThis Is It · WriterMichael Jackson Memorial
High School Musical 3: Senior Year · DirectorHigh School Musical 3: Senior Year · ChoreographerHigh School Musical 3: Senior Year · Executive ProducerHannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds ConcertHigh School Musical 3: Making of a Musical
Phineas and FerbHigh School Musical 2 · DirectorHigh School Musical 2 · ProducerHigh School Musical 2 · ChoreographerPortrait of a Choreographer
High School Musical · DirectorHigh School Musical · ChoreographerThe Cheetah Girls 2 · Director
Dancing with the Stars
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a DancerSalt Lake City 2002 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Light the Fire Within · DirectorSalt Lake City 2002 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Light the Fire Within · Producer
Grounded for Life · DirectorBarbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert · WriterBarbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert · Director
Gilmore Girls · Director
MJ & Friends: Live in Seoul · Director
Quest for Camelot · Choreographer
Ally McBeal · DirectorFame L.A. · DirectorMichael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Munich · Art Direction
Second Noah · Director
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar · Choreographer
Chicago HopeChicago Hope · Director
Hocus Pocus · Director
Newsies · Director
Blood Drips Heavily on Newsie Square
Hull High · DirectorHull High · Producer
Shag · Choreographer
The Great Outdoors · ChoreographerDirty Dancing · DirectorAnd God Created WomanMickey's 60th Birthday · ChoreographerSalsa · Associate Producer
Full Filmography
92 titles- Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough (2022) as Self
- Reunited Apart (2020) as Self
- Julie and the Phantoms (2020) Director
- Julie and the Phantoms (2020) Executive Producer
- Unfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn (2020) as Self
- The Disney Family Singalong (2020) as Self
- The Disney Family Singalong (2020) Producer
- Descendants 3 (2019) Choreographer
- Descendants 3 (2019) Director
- Descendants 3 (2019) Executive Producer
- Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage (2019) as Self
- High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Special (2019) as Self
- Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash (2018) as Self
- Descendants 2 (2017) Choreographer
- Descendants 2 (2017) Director
- Descendants 2 (2017) Executive Producer
- Andi Mack (2017) Director
- A Change of Heart (2017) Director
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again (2016) Executive Producer
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again (2016) Director
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again (2016) Choreographer
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self
- Descendants (2015) Director
- Descendants (2015) Executive Producer
- Descendants (2015) Choreographer
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015) Director
- Dirty Dancing - The Phenomenon (2013) as Self
- Bunheads (2012) Director
- Shapes of Rhythm: The Music of Galt MacDermot (2010) as Self - Interviewee: Director
- This Is It (2009) as Self
- This Is It (2009) Director
- This Is It (2009) Producer
- This Is It (2009) Writer
- Michael Jackson Memorial (2009) as Self
- Michael Jackson Memorial (2009) Director
- High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) Director
- High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) Choreographer
- High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008) Executive Producer
- Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert (2008) as Self - Tour Director
- High School Musical 3: Making of a Musical (2008) as Self
- Going Back to Xanadu (2008)
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) as Kenny Ortega (voice)
- High School Musical 2 (2007) Director
- High School Musical 2 (2007) Producer
- High School Musical 2 (2007) Choreographer
- Portrait of a Choreographer (2007) as Self
- High School Musical: The Concert (2007) Producer
- High School Musical: The Concert (2007) Choreographer
- High School Musical (2006) Director
- High School Musical (2006) Choreographer
- The Cheetah Girls 2 (2006) Director
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Guest Judge
- Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002) as Self
- Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Light the Fire Within (2002) Director
- Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Light the Fire Within (2002) Producer
- Grounded for Life (2001) Director
- Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert (2001) Writer
- Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert (2001) Director
- Gilmore Girls (2000) Director
- MJ & Friends: Live in Seoul (1999) Director
- Quest for Camelot (1998) Choreographer
- Ally McBeal (1997) Director
- Fame L.A. (1997) Director
- Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Munich (1997) Art Direction
- Second Noah (1996) Director
- To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) Choreographer
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Ellston McCool
- Chicago Hope (1994) Director
- Hocus Pocus (1993) Director
- Newsies (1992) Director
- Blood Drips Heavily on Newsie Square (1991) as Self
- Hull High (1990) Director
- Hull High (1990) Producer
- Shag (1989) Choreographer
- The Great Outdoors (1988) Choreographer
- Dirty Dancing (1988) Director
- And God Created Woman (1988) as Mike
- Mickey's 60th Birthday (1988) Choreographer
- Salsa (1988) Associate Producer
- Totally Minnie (1988) Choreographer
- Dirty Dancing (1987) Choreographer
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) Choreographer
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) Second Unit Director
- Pretty in Pink (1986) Choreographer
- St. Elmo's Fire (1985) Choreographer
- Red Hot Rock (1984) Director
- One from the Heart (1982) Choreographer
- Xanadu (1980) Choreographer
- Phantom Director
- Untitled Descendants Film Director
- Weslandia Director
- LEGO Friends: Heartlake The Musical Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kenny Ortega best known for?
Kenny Ortega is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Julie and the Phantoms (2020), Julie and the Phantoms (2020), Descendants 3 (2019), Descendants 3 (2019).
When and where was Kenny Ortega born?
Kenny Ortega was born on April 18, 1950 in Palo Alto, California, USA.
How many credits does Kenny Ortega have?
Kenny Ortega has accumulated over 92 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2022.
What is Kenny Ortega's background in cinema and television?
Kenny Ortega is an American professional. Born on April 18, 1950, in Palo Alto, California, he is a male. Ortega is known for directing. He has 68 known credits. Ortega's work includes directing the High School Musical trilogy and Michael Jackson's This Is It concert tour.
Kenny Ortega by the numbers
92credits
72films
20TV series
1980–2022active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) as Kenny Ortega (voice) — aged about 57
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self — aged about 65
- This Is It (2009) as Self — aged about 59
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Ellston McCool — aged about 44
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Guest Judge — aged about 55
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