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Adam Shankman

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American actor, director, choreographer and dancer (born 1964)

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Adam Michael Shankman is an American film director, producer, choreographer, and actor. Born in Los Angeles, California, in 1964, he began his work period in 1983. He is a member of the Jewish ethnic group and identifies as male. Shankman was educated at the Juilliard School and speaks, writes, and signs in English.

His works are held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. He is associated with the category of films directed by Adam Shankman.

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Film & TV

Los Angeles, California, USA

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…

Known for

  • Disenchanted — Grump Vendor / Kip / Skip2022
  • Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation — Self2012
  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars — Self - Guest Judge / Choreographer2012
  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: UNTUCKED — Self - Guest Judge2012
  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars — Self - Guest Judge2012
  • A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy — Self2011
  • RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked — Self - Guest Judge2010
  • RuPaul's Drag Race — Self - Guest Judge2009
  • Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History — Self2008
  • Hairspray — Talent Agent2007

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Instance of
human
Given name
Adam
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Los Angeles
Occupation
dancer
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Image
Adam-shankman.jpg
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Adam Shankman
date of birth
1964-11-27
birth name
Adam Michael Shankman
ethnic group
Jewish people
start of work period
1983-00-00
has works in the collection
Museum of Modern Art
writing language
English language
sexual orientation
homosexuality
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