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Kenny Ortega
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: 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
Born
: Tue, Apr 18 1950
Birthplace
: Palo Alto, California, USA
Kenny Ortega is
74
years old
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The Disney Family Singalong
Kenny Ortega was
69
in The Disney Family Singalong
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Apr 16 2020
Descendants 3
Kenny Ortega was
69
in Descendants 3
as 'Choreographer, Director, Executive Producer'.
Fri, Aug 02 2019
Descendants 2
Kenny Ortega was
67
in Descendants 2
as 'Choreographer, Director, Executive Producer'.
Fri, Jul 21 2017
A Change of Heart
Kenny Ortega was
66
in A Change of Heart
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 10 2017
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
Kenny Ortega was
66
in The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
as 'Executive Producer, Director, Choreographer'.
Thu, Oct 20 2016
Descendants
Kenny Ortega was
65
in Descendants
as 'Director, Executive Producer, Choreographer'.
Fri, Jul 31 2015
The Making of Frozen
Kenny Ortega was
63
in The Making of Frozen
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 18 2014
This Is It
Kenny Ortega was
59
in This Is It
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Oct 28 2009
Michael Jackson Memorial
Kenny Ortega was
59
in Michael Jackson Memorial
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 07 2009
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
Kenny Ortega was
58
in High School Musical 3: Senior Year
as 'Director, Choreographer, Executive Producer'.
Sat, Oct 11 2008
High School Musical 2
Kenny Ortega was
57
in High School Musical 2
as 'Director, Producer, Choreographer'.
Fri, Aug 17 2007
High School Musical: The Concert
Kenny Ortega was
57
in High School Musical: The Concert
as 'Producer'.
Tue, Jun 26 2007
The Cheetah Girls 2
Kenny Ortega was
56
in The Cheetah Girls 2
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jul 31 2006
High School Musical
Kenny Ortega was
55
in High School Musical
as 'Director, Choreographer'.
Fri, Jan 20 2006
Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Light the Fire Within
Kenny Ortega was
51
in Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Light the Fire Within
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 08 2002
Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert
Kenny Ortega was
50
in Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert
as 'Writer, Director'.
Wed, Feb 14 2001
Quest for Camelot
Kenny Ortega was
48
in Quest for Camelot
as 'Choreographer'.
Fri, May 15 1998
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Munich
Kenny Ortega was
47
in Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Munich
as 'Art Direction'.
Sun, Jul 06 1997
Hocus Pocus
Kenny Ortega was
43
in Hocus Pocus
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jul 16 1993
Newsies
Kenny Ortega was
41
in Newsies
as 'Director'.
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Shag
Kenny Ortega was
38
in Shag
as 'Choreographer'.
Fri, Apr 14 1989
Salsa
Kenny Ortega was
38
in Salsa
as 'Associate Producer'.
Sat, Jul 09 1988
The Great Outdoors
Kenny Ortega was
38
in The Great Outdoors
as 'Choreographer'.
Fri, Jun 17 1988
Dirty Dancing
Kenny Ortega was
37
in Dirty Dancing
as 'Choreographer'.
Fri, Aug 21 1987
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Kenny Ortega was
36
in Ferris Bueller's Day Off
as 'Choreographer, Second Unit Director'.
Wed, Jun 11 1986
Pretty in Pink
Kenny Ortega was
35
in Pretty in Pink
as 'Choreographer'.
Fri, Feb 28 1986
St. Elmo's Fire
Kenny Ortega was
35
in St. Elmo's Fire
as 'Choreographer'.
Fri, Jun 28 1985
Red Hot Rock
Kenny Ortega was
33
in Red Hot Rock
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
One from the Heart
Kenny Ortega was
31
in One from the Heart
as 'Choreographer'.
Thu, Feb 11 1982
Xanadu
Kenny Ortega was
30
in Xanadu
as 'Choreographer'.
Fri, Aug 08 1980
Phantom
Kenny Ortega will be
74+
in Phantom
as 'Director'.
Unreleased
Weslandia
Kenny Ortega will be
74+
in Weslandia
as 'Director'.
Unreleased
TV Shows (As Crew)
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Julie and the Phantoms
Kenny Ortega was
70
+
in Julie and the Phantoms
as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 10 2020
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Kenny Ortega was
65
+
in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 12 2015
Bunheads
Kenny Ortega was
62
+
in Bunheads
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 11 2012
The Playboy Club
Kenny Ortega was
61
+
in The Playboy Club
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2011
Grounded for Life
Kenny Ortega was
50
+
in Grounded for Life
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 10 2001
Gilmore Girls
Kenny Ortega was
50
+
in Gilmore Girls
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 05 2000
Fame L.A.
Kenny Ortega was
47
+
in Fame L.A.
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 04 1997
Ally McBeal
Kenny Ortega was
47
+
in Ally McBeal
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1997
Second Noah
Kenny Ortega was
45
+
in Second Noah
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 05 1996
Chicago Hope
Kenny Ortega was
44
+
in Chicago Hope
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Hull High
Kenny Ortega was
40
+
in Hull High
as 'Director, Producer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 20 1990
Dirty Dancing
Kenny Ortega was
38
+
in Dirty Dancing
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 29 1988
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