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Adam Shankman Biography
Birth Name:
Adam Michael Shankman
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Director, choreographer, producer, actor
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
Awards
- 2010Emmy-Outstanding Choreography: nominated
- 2010Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Program: nominated
Relationships
- Ned Shankman -- Father
- Phyllis Perper -- Mother