Adam Shankman

Adam Shankman: Biography in Details

Who is Adam Shankman?

Adam Shankman is a producer, dancer, author, actor, and choreographer. Similarly, he was a judge on seasons 3-10 of the television program So You Think You Can Dance.

Likewise, he began his professional career in musical theater and was a dancer in music videos for Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson.

How old is Adam Shankman?

He was born on 27th November 1964 in Los Angeles, California, US. He is the son of Ned Shankman and Phyllis Shankman. Similarly, he has a sister Jennifer Gibgot.

His mother is a licensed practitioner in Gestalt therapy and his father is an entertainment lawyer and manager for such acts as Barry White, the American band X, and Sister Sledge.

His nationality is American and his ethnicity is Ashkenazi Jewish.

Adam Shankman: Education, School/College University

Talking about his education, he attended Palisades High School before attending Juilliard School.

Adam Shankman: Professional Life, and Career

Adam Shankman is a director, dancer, and producer also a judge on seasons 3-10 of the television program So You Think You Can Dance.

Similarly, he began his professional career in musical theater and was a dancer in music videos for Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson.

He has choreographed dozens of films and directed several feature-length films. The films are A Walk to Remember, Bringing Down the House, The Pacifier and the 2007 remake of Hairspray.

Similarly, Adam Shankman’s company Offspring Entertainment (which he co-owns with his sister) produces films and television for various studios and networks.

Likewise, he is currently co-writing young adult novels for Simon & Schuster imprint Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Furthermore, the book is co-written with author Laura Lee Sullivan. It follows the story of rags to richesLucille O’ Malley as she becomes Hollywood’s “it girl”, navigating a murder mystery and meeting her match, Frederick van der Waals.

Adam Shankman: Awards, Nominations

In the year 2010, Adam Shankman was nominated in Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography and Outstanding Special Class Programs for The 82nd Annual Academy Awards.

Similarly, in 2002, he won the Giffoni Film Festival Award for A Walk to Remember.

After that, he won The Webby Awards for Online Film & Video Comedy, Individual Short or Episode for Prop 8 The Musical.

Adam Shankman: Net Worth($6M), Income, Salary

The net worth of Adam Shankman is around 6 million dollars as of 2024.

He is the kind of person who does multiple works like a film director, dancer, producer and many more.

So, Adam Shankman might earn a huge amount of money. But he has not revealed his salary and incomes.

Adam Shankman: Rumors and Controversy/Scandal

There is no rumors and controversy about Adam. He is successful in maintaining his life away from rumors and controversy.

Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Body Size

Talking about Adam Shankman’s body measurements, he has a decent height and weight.

His hair color is salt and pepper and he has brown eyes.

Is Adam Shankman active on social media?

Adam Shankman is active on social media.

He has around 95.8k followers on Instagram, 13.4k followers on Facebook, and 270k followers on Twitter.

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