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Adam Shankman: Biography

Adam Shankman

Birth Name: Adam Michael Shankman
Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 11/27/1964, Sagittarius
Profession: Director; choreographer; producer; actor

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Adam Shankman Fast Facts:

Didn't take up dancing until he was 18 years old.
One of the first music videos he choreographed was Whitney Houston's "I'm Your Baby Tonight."
Danced in music videos for Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson.
Was a featured dancer during the 1989 Academy Awards ceremony.
After being ordained over the Internet, he officiated the 2002 nuptials of Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. in Mexico.
Made feature-film directorial debut with 2001's The Wedding Planner.

Adam Shankman Awards:
2010 Emmy: Outstanding Choreography - Nominee
2010 Emmy: Outstanding Special Class Program - Nominee
College:
Attended The Juilliard School, New York, NY

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So You Think You Can Dance, Nigel Lythgoe, Mia Michaels, Adam Shankman Kelsey McNeal/Fox

So You Think You Can Dance, Nigel Lythgoe, Mia Michaels, Adam Shankman Jeff Neira/Fox

So You Think You Can Dance, Nigel Lythgoe, Mia Michaels, Adam Shankman, Cat Deeley Mathieu Young/Fox

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So You Think You Can Dance, Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, Adam Shankman Kelsey McNeal/Fox

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