Adam Shankman
Directing
35
Acting Credits
22
Directed
Biography
Adam Michael Shankman (born November 27, 1964) is an American film director, producer, writer, dancer, author, actor, and choreographer. He was a permanent judge on seasons 6–7 of So You Think You Can Dance. He began his professional career in musical theatre. He was a dancer in music videos for Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson. Shankman has choreographed dozens of films and directed several feature-length films, including A Walk to Remember, Bringing Down the House, The Pacifier, and the musicals...
Known For
Filmography
Disenchanted
2022
as Grump Vendor / Kip / Skip
Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation
2012
as Self
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
2012
as Self - Guest Judge / Choreographer
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: UNTUCKED
2012
as Self - Guest Judge
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
2012
as Self - Guest Judge
A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy
2011
as Self
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
2010
as Self - Guest Judge
17 Again: Zac Goes Back
2009
as Self
17 Again: Zac's Dance Flashback
2009
as Self
RuPaul's Drag Race
2009
as Self - Guest Judge
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
2008
as Self
Hairspray
2007
as Talent Agent
Portrait of a Choreographer
2007
as Self
You Can’t Stop the Beat: The Long Journey of "Hairspray"
2007
as Self
Hairspray: Inside the Recording Booth
2007
as Self
'Hairspray' Extentions
2007
as Self
It's 'Hairspray'!
2007
as Self
Hairspray: Playing Tracy
2007
as Self
Hairspray: The Search for Tracy Turnblad
2007
as Self
Hairspray: Transforming Travolta to Turnblad
2007
as Self
Step Up
2006
as Nightclub Dancer
The Pacifier
2005
as Driving Instructor (uncredited)
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
2005
as Clam Bake Chef
So You Think You Can Dance
2005
So You Think You Can Dance
2005
as Self - Judge
Hell's Kitchen
2005
as Self - Restaurant Patron
So You Think You Can Dance
2005
as Self
Stuck on You
2003
as Choreographer / Waiter
A Walk to Remember
2002
as Medical Assistant
Scream 2
1997
as Ghost Dancer
Monster Mash: The Movie
1995
as Wolfie
The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
1992
as Timid Man
Rockula
1990
as Driver
Midnight Cabaret
1990
as Waiter
The Red Shoes
1983
as Shoeshoppe Customers