Share:

Kenny Ortega

Film Director / Actor / Screenwriter / Film Producer | * 04/18/1950 (73) | Palo Alto, California (United States of America (USA))
Kenneth John Ortega (born April 18, 1950) is an American filmmaker, touring manager, and choreographer. He is known for directing the films Newsies, Hocus Pocus, The Cheetah Girls 2, High School Musical, Michael Jackson's This Is It, Descendants, and Julie and the Phantoms. He also choreographed the films One from the Heart, St. Elmo's Fire, Pretty in Pink, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and Dirty Dancing; and directed multiple concert tours for Cher, Gloria Estefan, Miley Cyrus, ... ()
Photo of Kenny Ortega
Most frequent genres for this person: Music | Comedies | Drama

Known for these Movies & Shows

Awards & Nominations for Kenny Ortega

Primetime Emmy Awards Directors Guild of America Awards Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame Helpmann Award for Best Choreography in a Musical American Choreography Awards Disney Legends
Ad Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Don't risk your personal information and online activities being exposed to hackers, government surveillance, and other online threats. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP, giving you maximum security and privacy. Take control of your online safety, switch to a VPN now. Choose one of these services to learn more:

Movies with Kenny Ortega as Actor(10)

TV Shows/Series with Kenny Ortega as Actor(3)

as himself2015 Celebrity Family Feud
as Self - Guest Judge2005 Dancing with the Stars

Movies with Kenny Ortega as Crew(33)

Production/Producer2020 The Disney Family Singalong
Directing/Director2019 Descendants 3
Production/Executive Producer2019 Descendants 3
Directing/Director2017 A Change of Heart
Directing/Director2017 Descendants 2
Directing/Director2015 Descendants
Production/Executive Producer2015 Descendants
Directing/Director2014 The Making of Frozen
Directing/Director2009 This Is It
Production/Producer2009 This Is It
Directing/Director2009 Michael Jackson Memorial
Directing/Director2008 High School Musical 3: Senior Year
Production/Executive Producer2008 High School Musical 3: Senior Year
Directing/Director2007 High School Musical 2
Production/Producer2007 High School Musical 2
Production/Producer2007 High School Musical: The Concert
Directing/Director2006 High School Musical
Directing/Director2006 The Cheetah Girls 2
Directing/Director1993 Hocus Pocus
Directing/Director1992 Newsies
Crew/Choreographer1989 Shag
Production/Associate Producer1988 Salsa
Crew/Choreographer1988 The Great Outdoors
Crew/Choreographer1987 Dirty Dancing
Crew/Choreographer1986 Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Directing/Second Unit Director1986 Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Crew/Choreographer1985 St. Elmo's Fire
Directing/Director1984 Red Hot Rock
Crew/Choreographer1980 Xanadu

TV Shows/Series with Kenny Ortega as Crew(13)

Directing/Director2020 Julie and the Phantoms
Production/Executive Producer2020 Julie and the Phantoms
Directing/Director2015 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Directing/Director2012 Bunheads
Directing/Director2001 Grounded for Life
Directing/Director2000 Gilmore Girls
Directing/Director1997 Fame L.A.
Directing/Director1997 Ally McBeal
Directing/Director1996 Second Noah
Directing/Director1994 Chicago Hope
Directing/Director1990 Hull High
Production/Producer1990 Hull High
Directing/Director1988 Dirty Dancing

Full Name: Kenny Ortega
Born: Tuesday, 04/18 1950 (April) in Palo Alto, California (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 73 years + 346 days)
Zodiac sign: Aries (Chinese zodiac sign: Tiger)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Other names for Kenny Ortega (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Kenneth Ortega"
Kenny Ortega frequently works together with these people:
David E. Kelley (9x, Crew)
David Lawrence (7x, Crew)
John Hughes (6x, Crew)
Mark Hofeling (6x, Crew)
Don Schain (6x, Crew)
Daniel Palladino (6x, Crew)
Don Brochu (6x, Crew)
Vanessa Hudgens (5x, Actress)
Michael Jackson (5x, Actor)
Natalie Hart (5x, Crew)
Jason La Padura (5x, Crew)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:10062, Added: 05/06/2018, Last updated: 03/12/2024