Adam Shankman
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 Hairspray, Rock of Ages and Disenchanted. His company, Offspring Entertainment (which he co-owns with his sister), produces films and television for various studios and networks. Shankman is also co-writing young adult novels for Simon & Schuster imprint Atheneum Books for Young Readers. The books, co-written with author Laura Lee Sullivan, follow the story of rags to riches Lucille O'Malley as she becomes Hollywood's "it girl", navigating a murder mystery and meeting her match, Frederick van der Waals. Description above from the Wikipedia article Adam Shankman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Who is Adam Shankman?+
Adam Shankman is an American filmmaker, choreographer, and producer known for his extensive work in musical theatre, dance, and mainstream Hollywood family comedies.
What is Adam Shankman known for?+
He is recognized for directing films such as Hairspray, A Walk to Remember, and Disenchanted, as well as serving as a judge on the television program So You Think You Can Dance.
What kind of work does Adam Shankman make?+
His body of work focuses on broad, family-friendly studio films, musicals, and dance-centric dramas.
Which company is Adam Shankman associated with?+
He co-owns the production company Offspring Entertainment alongside his sister, Jennifer Gibgot.
