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Cris Judd Biography

Birth Name:Cristan Leenon Judd

Birth Place:Abilene, Texas, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Started taking dance classes in Florida at the age of 21 after betting a girl who had turned him down that he could become a professional dancer in one year
  • Best known as an actor and choreographer who was a back-up dancer for Jennifer Lopez, who is also his ex-wife
  • Has hosted dancing shows like "Dirty Dancing" and "Bust A Move․"
  • Has appeared in films like "Be My Baby," "Goyband," and "Bringing Down the House․"
  • In addition to Jennifer Lopez, he has performed with celebrities like Michael Jackson, Cher, Celine Dion, and *NSYNC
  • Is also a songwriter, with one of his songs being featured on the soundtrack for the film "Enough․"
  • Won the competition series "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!" in 2003
  • Was a judge at the NFL Cheerleader Playoffs in 2006