Adam Shankman

In film, television and commercials, Adam invariably gets the rhythm right.  At age 18, Adam began dancing. Although he had never taken a single dance class, he was accepted to the prestigious Juilliard School. Adam’s career officially took off in music videos, where he found himself alongside artist Janet Jackson. Not surprisingly, his feature film pivot came as a choreographer.

Working with A-list talent on film dance sequences ultimately led Adam to the director’s chair.   His musicals and star-packed studio comedies include The Wedding Planner, Bringing Down the House, The Pacifier, Bedtime Stories, Hairspray, Rock of Ages and What Men Want. Most recently Adam directed Disenchanted, the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster musical Enchanted. The film stars Amy Adams, Maya Rudolph, James Marsden and Patrick Dempsey. Up next for Adam is the Amazon MGM Studios family comedy, The Man with the Bag, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson.

Adam launched the Step Up film franchise and also co-produced the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, which earned twelve Emmy nominations, including two for Adam as producer and choreographer. Adam’s credits include Hocus Pocus 2, which reunites the magical cast Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, the Netflix film After, and The Last Song, starring Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth.

Adam’s range of talent, and body of work, also extends to culture-defining television, Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, Glee, Modern Family, Being Mary Jane, and A.J. and the Queen. 

As a commercial/branded content director, Adam continues to collaborate with forward-looking companies, creating unique storytelling experiences. His work includes campaigns for Macy’s, Schick and Rock the Vote.

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