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Adam Shankman was born on November 27, 1964 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Adam Michael Shankman. He is known for his work on Hairspray (2007), A Walk to Remember (2002) and The Pacifier (2005). See full bio »
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Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 2 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Hairspray
Hairspray Producer
(2007)
A Walk to Remember
A Walk to Remember Director
(2002)
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages Producer
(2012)
Bedtime Stories
Bedtime Stories Producer
(2008)
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Filmography

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 2017 Status Update (producer) (post-production)
 2014 Step Up All In (producer)
 2014 Dragula (Short) (executive producer) / (producer)
 2012 Step Up Revolution (producer)
 2012 Rock of Ages (executive producer)
 2010 Going the Distance (producer)
 2010 Step Up 3D (producer)
 2010 The Last Song (producer)
 2010 The 82nd Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) (producer)
 2009 Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special (TV Movie) (executive producer)
 2009 Zac Efron's Pool Party (Video short) (producer)
 2009 17 Again (producer)
 2008 Bedtime Stories (executive producer)
 2008 Prop 8: The Musical (Short) (producer)
 2008 Step Up 2: The Streets (producer)
 2007 Hairspray (executive producer)
 2007/I Premonition (producer)
 2006 Step Up (producer)
 2005 Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (executive producer)
 2005 The Pacifier (executive producer)
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Alternate Names:

Adam Schenkman | Adam M. Shankman
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[In response to Kevin Naff's (editor of The Washington Blade) proposed boycott of film "Hairspray" (2007) by gays, which claimed star John Travolta had "no business" playing an iconic gay character] "I am stunned this has gotten that far. He (Naff) has made the dumbest claims on the entire planet. Everybody involved in 'Hairspray' - all the creators are gay. So John has no problem with people ... See more »

Trivia:

While a guest on NPR's "Fresh Air With Terry Gross" in July 2007, Shankman revealed to Gross that he did not start dancing until he was 18, which is very late for someone who intends to become a professional dancer. Furthermore, once he decided to become a dancer, he auditioned for college dance programs all over the country, including NYU, North Carolina, and Julliard (the most prestigious and ... See more »

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