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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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The Disney Family Singalong

Kenny Ortega was 69 in The Disney Family Singalong as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 16 2020

Descendants 3

Kenny Ortega was 69 in Descendants 3 as 'Choreographer, Director, Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 2019

Descendants 2

Kenny Ortega was 67 in Descendants 2 as 'Choreographer, Director, Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 21 2017

A Change of Heart

Kenny Ortega was 66 in A Change of Heart as 'Director'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 2016

Descendants

Kenny Ortega was 65 in Descendants as 'Director, Executive Producer, Choreographer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 2015

The Making of Frozen

Kenny Ortega was 63 in The Making of Frozen as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 18 2014

This Is It

Kenny Ortega was 59 in This Is It as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 28 2009

Michael Jackson Memorial

Kenny Ortega was 59 in Michael Jackson Memorial as 'Director'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 11 2008

High School Musical 2

Kenny Ortega was 57 in High School Musical 2 as 'Producer, Director, Choreographer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 2007

High School Musical: The Concert

Kenny Ortega was 57 in High School Musical: The Concert as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 26 2007

The Cheetah Girls 2

Kenny Ortega was 56 in The Cheetah Girls 2 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 31 2006

High School Musical

Kenny Ortega was 55 in High School Musical as 'Director, Choreographer'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2002

Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert

Kenny Ortega was 50 in Barbra Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 2001

Quest for Camelot

Kenny Ortega was 48 in Quest for Camelot as 'Choreographer'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 06 1997

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

Kenny Ortega was 45 in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar as 'Choreographer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 07 1995

Hocus Pocus

Kenny Ortega was 43 in Hocus Pocus as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1993

Newsies

Kenny Ortega was 41 in Newsies as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1992

Shag

Kenny Ortega was 38 in Shag as 'Choreographer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1989

Salsa

Kenny Ortega was 38 in Salsa as 'Associate Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 09 1988

The Great Outdoors

Kenny Ortega was 38 in The Great Outdoors as 'Choreographer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1988

Dirty Dancing

Kenny Ortega was 37 in Dirty Dancing as 'Choreographer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1987

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Kenny Ortega was 36 in Ferris Bueller's Day Off as 'Choreographer, Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1986

Pretty in Pink

Kenny Ortega was 35 in Pretty in Pink as 'Choreographer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1986

St. Elmo's Fire

Kenny Ortega was 35 in St. Elmo's Fire as 'Choreographer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1985

Red Hot Rock

Kenny Ortega was 33 in Red Hot Rock as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984

One from the Heart

Kenny Ortega was 31 in One from the Heart as 'Choreographer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1982

Xanadu

Kenny Ortega was 30 in Xanadu as 'Choreographer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1980

Phantom

Kenny Ortega will be 74+ in Phantom as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Weslandia

Kenny Ortega will be 74+ in Weslandia as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

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Julie and the Phantoms

Kenny Ortega was 70+ in Julie and the Phantoms as 'Director, Executive Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 10 2020

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

Kenny Ortega was 65+ in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 12 2015

Bunheads

Kenny Ortega was 62+ in Bunheads as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 11 2012

The Playboy Club

Kenny Ortega was 61+ in The Playboy Club as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2011

Grounded for Life

Kenny Ortega was 50+ in Grounded for Life as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 10 2001

Gilmore Girls

Kenny Ortega was 50+ in Gilmore Girls as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 05 2000

Fame L.A.

Kenny Ortega was 47+ in Fame L.A. as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 04 1997

Ally McBeal

Kenny Ortega was 47+ in Ally McBeal as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1997

Second Noah

Kenny Ortega was 45+ in Second Noah as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 05 1996

Chicago Hope

Kenny Ortega was 44+ in Chicago Hope as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994

Hull High

Kenny Ortega was 40+ in Hull High as 'Director, Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 20 1990

Dirty Dancing

Kenny Ortega was 38+ in Dirty Dancing as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 29 1988