Adam Shankman

Birth Name:

Adam Michael Shankman

Birth Place:

Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession

Producer, Director, Actor, Soundtrack, Animation department, Music department

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 choreographed a number of films and a music tour for the Spice Girls
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
Officiated the wedding between actor Freddie Prinze, Jr․ and actress Sarah Michelle Gellar

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