Adam Shankman
Known for
Adam Shankman is a working American director working on the making of films rather than the performing of them. He has worked in comedy more than in any other register. The tally is 22 titles between the two screens. The film 'A Walk to Remember' is the credit that gets cited first. The list also holds 'The Pacifier'.
Adam Shankman
14 Directed
6 Series
Adam Shankman is a working American director working on the making of films rather than the performing of them. He has worked in comedy more than in any other register. The tally is 22 titles between the two screens. The film 'A Walk to Remember' is the credit that gets cited first. The list also holds 'The Pacifier'.
Movies
Director
Stop! That! Train!
2026
Director
The Pacifier
2005
Director
What Men Want
2019
Director
Rock of Ages
2012
Director
Disenchanted
2022
Director
Bedtime Stories
2008
Director
A Walk to Remember
2002
Director
Hairspray
2007
Director
The Wedding Planner
2001
Director
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
2005
Director
Bringing Down the House
2003
Director
Prop 8: The Musical
2008
Director
Zac Efron's Pool Party
2009
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Disenchanted
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Stop! That! Train!
Director
2026
Film
Disenchanted
Director
2022
Film
Only Murders in the Building
Director · 2 episodes
2021–
TV
AJ and the Queen
Director · 1 episode
2020–
TV
What Men Want
Director
2019
Film
Step Up
Director · 10 episodes
2018–
TV
Rock of Ages
Director
2012
Film
Modern Family
Director · 1 episode
2009–
TV
Glee
Director · 3 episodes
2009–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Adam Shankman and where are they from?
Adam Shankman is 61 years old, born on November 27, 1964 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Adam Shankman?
Adam Shankman is best known for directing A Walk to Remember, The Pacifier, Bedtime Stories.
How many movies has Adam Shankman directed?
Over a 28-year career (since 1998), Adam Shankman has directed or written 14 films and worked on 6 TV shows.
What was Adam Shankman's first movie?
The career of Adam Shankman began with Cosmo's Tale (1998).
What is Adam Shankman's most recent movie or series?
Adam Shankman's most recent release is Stop! That! Train!, which premiered on June 12, 2026.
What TV shows has Adam Shankman created or directed?
On television, Adam Shankman has appeared in Modern Family, Only Murders in the Building, Monk, Glee.
Does Adam Shankman have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Adam Shankman's upcoming work includes: The Man with the Bag (2026).
Adam Shankman
1964-11-27 · Los Angeles, California, USA
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.Adam Shankman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.