Adam Michael Shankman (born November 27, 1966) is an American film director, producer (Film producer), dancer, actor and choreographer (choreography). He has been a judge on the television program So You Think You Can Dance since Season 3. He began his professional career in musical theatre, and was a dancer in music videos for Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson. Shankman also choreographed one of the Spice Girls tours. He has directed several feature-length films, including A Walk to Remember, Bringing Down the House (Bringing Down the House (film)), and Hairspray (Hairspray (2007 film)).