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Adam Shankman
(1964)
Producer
He is a multi-faceted filmmaker who has enjoyed success as a director, producer and choreographer. He served as co-producer and lead choreographer of the 2010 Academy Awards; the telecast recently earned a record 12 Emmy Award nominations, including two for Shankman for producing and choreographing.
Shankman and his sister, Jennifer Gibgot, are partnered in Offspring Entertainment, which currently has a wide range of projects in various stages of production and development. Under the Offspring banner, Shankman previously produced “Step Up,” directed by his co-choreographer Anne Fletcher; its successful sequel, “Step Up 2: The Streets,” and “Step Up 3D,” both helmed by Jon M. Chu; and the thriller “Premonition,” starring Sandra Bullock.
Next for Shankman is the rock musical “Rock of Ages,” which he will direct and produce through Offspring Entertainment. Also through Offspring, he is set to produce and direct “Sinbad,” and produce “Tink,” which will star Elizabeth Banks.
In July 2007, Shankman directed and executive producec “Hairspray,” the feature film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. It received three Golden Globe nominations, including Best Picture—Musical or Comedy. In addition, the film’s remarkable cast won a Critics’ Choice Award for Best Acting Ensemble.
Shankman began his directing career in 2001 with his debut feature, “The Wedding Planner.” The next year, he directed the romantic drama “A Walk to Remember.” Shankman followed with “Bringing Down the House,” “The Pacifier” and “Cheaper by the Dozen 2.” Shankman’s recent films include the box office hits “17 Again,” which he produced, and “Bedtime Stories,” which he directed.
Prior to launching his directing and producing career, Shankman was one of the entertainment industry’s premier dance and physical comedy choreographers, putting his creative stamp on many well-known comedies, dramas, thrillers and animated films. His projects range from “The Addams Family” to “Boogie Nights,” “Miami Rhapsody” and “The Flintstones,” for which he was nominated for a Bob Fosse Award. In addition, he has choreographed music videos for Whitney Houston, The B-52s, Barry White, Aaron Neville, Chic and Stevie Wonder. He also serves as a judge on the hit Fox reality show “So You Think You Can Dance.”
A native of Los Angeles, Shankman developed a love for the theater at an early age. Following high school, he moved to New York and attended the Juilliard School. After five years as an actor and dancer on the stages of New York and regional theater, he moved back to Los Angeles and began dancing in music videos for such artists as Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson. He also performed at the 1989 Academy Awards®.
Date of Birth: November 27, 1964 (USA, Los Angeles, California)
Birth Name: Adam Michael Shankman
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