Kenny Ortega
Director · Producer
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Films are made by people like Kenny Ortega, an American director with a body of work that has to be looked up rather than recognized. The first credits arrived well before the best-known title. Projects, not roles, are the unit this career is measured in. The headline entry on the filmography is 'High School Musical'. 'High School Musical 2' is close behind in visibility. He won the Emmy for '2002 Winter Olympics opening ceremony'.
Kenny Ortega
Director · Producer
Films are made by people like Kenny Ortega, an American director with a body of work that has to be looked up rather than recognized. The first credits arrived well before the best-known title. Projects, not roles, are the unit this career is measured in. The headline entry on the filmography is 'High School Musical'. 'High School Musical 2' is close behind in visibility. He won the Emmy for '2002 Winter Olympics opening ceremony'.
TV Shows (11 titles)
Director
Gilmore Girls
2000
Director
Hull High
1990
Director
Fame L.A.
1997
Director
Ally McBeal
1997
Director
Second Noah
1996
Director
Dirty Dancing
1988
Director
Bunheads
2012
Director
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
2015
Director
Grounded for Life
2001
Director
Julie and the Phantoms
2020
Director
Andi Mack
2017
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Julie and the Phantoms
Director · 1 episode
2020–
Andi Mack
Director · 1 episode
2017–
A Change of Heart
Director
2017
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Director · 1 episode
2015–
Bunheads
Director · 1 episode
2012–
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
Director
2008
Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert
Director
2001
Grounded for Life
Director · 1 episode
2001–
Gilmore Girls
Director · 12 episodes
2000–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kenny Ortega and where are they from?
Kenny Ortega is 76 years old, born on April 18, 1950 in Palo Alto, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Kenny Ortega?
Kenny Ortega is best known for directing High School Musical, High School Musical 2, High School Musical 3: Senior Year.
How many movies has Kenny Ortega directed?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Kenny Ortega has directed or written 7 films and worked on 11 TV shows.
What was Kenny Ortega's first movie?
The career of Kenny Ortega began with Weslandia ().
What is Kenny Ortega's most recent movie or series?
Kenny Ortega's most recent release is LEGO Friends: Heartlake the Musical, which premiered on October 16, 2026.
What TV shows has Kenny Ortega created or directed?
On television, Kenny Ortega has appeared in Gilmore Girls, Julie and the Phantoms, Ally McBeal, Andi Mack.
Kenny Ortega
1950-04-18 · Palo Alto, California, USA
Kenneth John 'Kenny' Ortega (born April 18, 1950) is an American producer, director, and choreographer. He is known for directing the High School Musical trilogy and Michael Jackson's This Is It concert tour.Kenny Ortega, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia