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Kenny Ortega

Bio: 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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Poster of The Disney Family Singalong
The Disney Family Singalong
Kenny Ortega was
69 in The Disney Family Singalong
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Apr 16 2020
Poster of Descendants 3
Descendants 3
Kenny Ortega was
69 in Descendants 3
as 'Choreographer, Director, Executive Producer'.
Fri, Aug 02 2019
Poster of Descendants 2
Descendants 2
Kenny Ortega was
67 in Descendants 2
as 'Choreographer, Director, Executive Producer'.
Fri, Jul 21 2017
Poster of A Change of Heart
A Change of Heart
Kenny Ortega was
66 in A Change of Heart
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 10 2017
Poster of The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
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
Poster of Descendants
Descendants
Kenny Ortega was
65 in Descendants
as 'Director, Executive Producer, Choreographer'.
Fri, Jul 31 2015
Poster of The Making of Frozen
The Making of Frozen
Kenny Ortega was
63 in The Making of Frozen
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 18 2014
Poster of This Is It
This Is It
Kenny Ortega was
59 in This Is It
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Oct 28 2009
Poster of Michael Jackson Memorial
Michael Jackson Memorial
Kenny Ortega was
59 in Michael Jackson Memorial
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 07 2009
Poster of High School Musical 3: Senior Year
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
Poster of High School Musical 2
High School Musical 2
Kenny Ortega was
57 in High School Musical 2
as 'Producer, Director, Choreographer'.
Fri, Aug 17 2007
Poster of High School Musical: The Concert
High School Musical: The Concert
Kenny Ortega was
57 in High School Musical: The Concert
as 'Producer'.
Tue, Jun 26 2007
Poster of The Cheetah Girls 2
The Cheetah Girls 2
Kenny Ortega was
56 in The Cheetah Girls 2
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jul 31 2006
Poster of High School Musical
High School Musical
Kenny Ortega was
55 in High School Musical
as 'Director, Choreographer'.
Fri, Jan 20 2006
Poster of Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Light the Fire Within
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
Poster of Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert
Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert
Kenny Ortega was
50 in Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert
as 'Writer, Director'.
Wed, Feb 14 2001
Poster of Quest for Camelot
Quest for Camelot
Kenny Ortega was
48 in Quest for Camelot
as 'Choreographer'.
Fri, May 15 1998
Poster of Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Munich
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
Poster of Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus
Kenny Ortega was
43 in Hocus Pocus
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jul 16 1993
Poster of Newsies
Newsies
Kenny Ortega was
41 in Newsies
as 'Director'.
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Shag
Shag
Kenny Ortega was
38 in Shag
as 'Choreographer'.
Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of Salsa
Salsa
Kenny Ortega was
38 in Salsa
as 'Associate Producer'.
Sat, Jul 09 1988
Poster of The Great Outdoors
The Great Outdoors
Kenny Ortega was
38 in The Great Outdoors
as 'Choreographer'.
Fri, Jun 17 1988
Poster of Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing
Kenny Ortega was
37 in Dirty Dancing
as 'Choreographer'.
Fri, Aug 21 1987
Poster of Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Kenny Ortega was
36 in Ferris Bueller's Day Off
as 'Choreographer, Second Unit Director'.
Wed, Jun 11 1986
Poster of Pretty in Pink
Pretty in Pink
Kenny Ortega was
35 in Pretty in Pink
as 'Choreographer'.
Fri, Feb 28 1986
Poster of St. Elmo's Fire
St. Elmo's Fire
Kenny Ortega was
35 in St. Elmo's Fire
as 'Choreographer'.
Fri, Jun 28 1985
Poster of Red Hot Rock
Red Hot Rock
Kenny Ortega was
33 in Red Hot Rock
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of One from the Heart
One from the Heart
Kenny Ortega was
31 in One from the Heart
as 'Choreographer'.
Thu, Feb 11 1982
Poster of Xanadu
Xanadu
Kenny Ortega was
30 in Xanadu
as 'Choreographer'.
Fri, Aug 08 1980
Poster of Phantom
Phantom
Kenny Ortega will be
74+ in Phantom
as 'Director'.
Unreleased
Poster of Weslandia
Weslandia
Kenny Ortega will be
74+ in Weslandia
as 'Director'.
Unreleased

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Poster of Julie and the Phantoms
Julie and the Phantoms
Kenny Ortega was
70+ in Julie and the Phantoms
as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 10 2020
Poster of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Kenny Ortega was
65+ in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 12 2015
Poster of Bunheads
Bunheads
Kenny Ortega was
62+ in Bunheads
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 11 2012
Poster of The Playboy Club
The Playboy Club
Kenny Ortega was
61+ in The Playboy Club
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2011
Poster of Grounded for Life
Grounded for Life
Kenny Ortega was
50+ in Grounded for Life
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 10 2001
Poster of Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls
Kenny Ortega was
50+ in Gilmore Girls
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 05 2000
Poster of Fame L.A.
Fame L.A.
Kenny Ortega was
47+ in Fame L.A.
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 04 1997
Poster of Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
Kenny Ortega was
47+ in Ally McBeal
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1997
Poster of Second Noah
Second Noah
Kenny Ortega was
45+ in Second Noah
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 05 1996
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Kenny Ortega was
44+ in Chicago Hope
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of Hull High
Hull High
Kenny Ortega was
40+ in Hull High
as 'Producer, Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 20 1990
Poster of Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing
Kenny Ortega was
38+ in Dirty Dancing
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 29 1988