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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 Gilmore Girls: Celebrating 25 Years
Gilmore Girls: Celebrating 25 Years
Kenny Ortega was 74 in Gilmore Girls: Celebrating 25 Years as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 02 2025
Poster of The Disney Family Singalong
The Disney Family Singalong
Kenny Ortega was 69 in The Disney Family Singalong as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 16 2020
Poster of Descendants 3
Descendants 3
Kenny Ortega was 69 in Descendants 3 as 'Choreographer, Director, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 2019
Poster of Descendants 2
Descendants 2
Kenny Ortega was 67 in Descendants 2 as 'Choreographer, Director, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 2016
Poster of Descendants
Descendants
Kenny Ortega was 65 in Descendants as 'Director, Executive Producer, Choreographer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 18 2014
Poster of This Is It
This Is It
Kenny Ortega was 59 in This Is It as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 28 2009
Poster of Michael Jackson Memorial
Michael Jackson Memorial
Kenny Ortega was 59 in Michael Jackson Memorial as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 31 2006
Poster of High School Musical
High School Musical
Kenny Ortega was 55 in High School Musical as 'Director, Choreographer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 2001
Poster of Quest for Camelot
Quest for Camelot
Kenny Ortega was 48 in Quest for Camelot as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 06 1997
Poster of To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
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
Poster of Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus
Kenny Ortega was 43 in Hocus Pocus as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1993
Poster of Newsies
Newsies
Kenny Ortega was 41 in Newsies as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Shag
Shag
Kenny Ortega was 38 in Shag as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of Salsa
Salsa
Kenny Ortega was 38 in Salsa as 'Associate Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 09 1988
Poster of The Great Outdoors
The Great Outdoors
Kenny Ortega was 38 in The Great Outdoors as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1988
Poster of Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing
Kenny Ortega was 37 in Dirty Dancing as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1986
Poster of Pretty in Pink
Pretty in Pink
Kenny Ortega was 35 in Pretty in Pink as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1985
Poster of Red Hot Rock
Red Hot Rock
Kenny Ortega was 33 in Red Hot Rock as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1982
Poster of Xanadu
Xanadu
Kenny Ortega was 30 in Xanadu as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1980
Poster of Phantom
Phantom
Kenny Ortega will be 74+ in Phantom as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Weslandia
Weslandia
Kenny Ortega will be 74+ in Weslandia as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 12 2015
Poster of Bunheads
Bunheads
Kenny Ortega was 62+ in Bunheads as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 10 2001
Poster of Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls
Kenny Ortega was 50+ in Gilmore Girls as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 04 1997
Poster of Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
Kenny Ortega was 47+ in Ally McBeal as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1997
Poster of Second Noah
Second Noah
Kenny Ortega was 45+ in Second Noah as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 05 1996
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Kenny Ortega was 44+ in Chicago Hope as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of Hull High
Hull High
Kenny Ortega was 40+ in Hull High as 'Director, Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 20 1990
Poster of Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing
Kenny Ortega was 38+ in Dirty Dancing as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 29 1988