About
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...
Known for
Modern FamilySeries • 2009
FriendsSeries • 1994
MonkSeries • 2002
Buffy the Vampire SlayerSeries • 1997
GleeSeries • 2009
Only Murders in the BuildingSeries • 2021
So You Think You Can DanceSeries • 2005
Hocus Pocus 2Movie • 2022
Scream 2Movie • 1997
Boogie NightsMovie • 1997
AntzMovie • 1998
CasperMovie • 1995
Scooby-DooMovie • 2002
Bedtime StoriesMovie • 2008
AfterMovie • 2019
A Walk to RememberMovie • 2002
Addams Family ValuesMovie • 1993
The PacifierMovie • 2005
Step UpSeries • 2018
HairsprayMovie • 2007
DisenchantedMovie • 2022
17 AgainMovie • 2009
Step Up 2: The StreetsMovie • 2008
She's All ThatMovie • 1999