Adam Shankman

Biography

Adam Shankman, born November 27, 1964, is a renowned American film director, producer, and choreographer with a diverse career spanning musical theatre, music videos, and feature films. He began his professional career as a dancer in music videos for Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson before transitioning to directing films like Hairspray and Rock of Ages. Shankman has also served as a permanent judge on seasons 6-7 of So You Think You Can Dance.