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Adam Shankman Biography
Birth Name:Adam Michael Shankman
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession Producer, Director, Actor, Soundtrack, Animation department, Music department
Fast Facts
- Was the featured dancer as the 1989 Academy Awards ceremony
- Early on in his career, he appeared as a dancer in Janet Jackson's music video for "Amazing" and an MC Skat Kat video featuring Paula Abdul
- Has served as a physical comedy choreographer on a number of films
- Partnered with director Julian Temple to choreograph a string of music videos for popular music artists such as Whitney Houston, the B-52's and Steve Wonder when he was 24
- The films he directs often incorporate singing and dancing sequences
- Has choreographed a number of films and a music tour for the Spice Girls
- Officiated the wedding between actor Freddie Prinze, Jr․ and actress Sarah Michelle Gellar
Awards
- 2002Artistic Director's Award-: winner
- 2007Audience Award-: nominated
- 2011OFTA Television Award-Best Direction in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2012OFTA Television Award-Best Direction in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Television Movie: nominated