Kenny Ortega

@Film Producer, Family and Childhood ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Kenny Ortega is an American film and television producer and director California American University Of California, Los Angeles Choreographers Film & Theater Personalities Directors T V & Movie Producers Aries Celebrities Kenny Ortega is an American film and television producer, director, and choreographer. He began his career working with the dancer and choreographer Gene Kelly in the film ‘Xanadu.’ He went on to choreograph several music videos and in time, established himself as a reputed professional in this field. He made his directorial debut with the musical comedy drama film ‘Newsies’. The film, however, was a flop commercially and was met with mixed to negative reviews. Even though disappointed, he did not let his initial failure affect his future works. In the coming years he directed many other films, including the super-hit ‘High School Musical 3: Senior Year’, which made more than $250 million on a $11 million budget. The film was the third installment of the ‘High School Musical’ trilogy. The previous two installments were TV films which were also directed by Ortega. He has also directed many episodes of TV shows, such as the medical drama series ‘Chicago Hope’ and the comedy drama series ‘Gilmore Girls’. Ortega has won several awards in his career, including two Emmy Awards out of five nominations.

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Birthday: April 18, 1950 Nationality: American Famous: Film Producer, University Of California, Los Angeles, Choreographers, Film & Theater Personalities, Directors, T V & Movie Producers City/State: California Siblings: Debra Lee Ortega, Mark Ortega Known as: Kenneth John Ortega Universities: University Of California, Los Angeles Information Detail Birthday April 18, 1950 Nationality American Famous Film Producer, University Of California, Los Angeles, Choreographers, Film & Theater Personalities, Directors, T V & Movie Producers City/State California Siblings Debra Lee Ortega, Mark Ortega Known as Kenneth John Ortega Universities University Of California, Los Angeles Notable Alumnis University Of California Los Angeles Birth Place Palo Alto, California Height 178cm Gender Male Father Octavio Ortega Mother Madeline Ortega Sun Sign Aries Born in Palo Alto, California Famous as Film Producer, Director, Choreographer Socials https://www.facebook.com/OfficialKennyOrtega/ https://twitter.com/kennyortegablog/ https://www.instagram.com/kennyortegablog/

Palo Alto, California

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Kenny Ortega is most probably single and there is not much known about his personal life. There are rumors that he might be gay. Unsplash Personal Life

Kenny Ortega was born in Palo Alto, California, on 18th April 1950 to Octavio Ortega and Madeline Ortega. His mother used to work as a waitress while his father worked in a factory. He studied at Sequoia High School, situated in Redwood City, California. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

Kenny Ortega began his film career as a choreographer in the 1980 romantic fantasy musical film ‘Xanadu’. He worked alongside choreographer Gene Kelly. Other films he worked as a choreographer in include ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ (1985), ’Pretty in Pink’ (1986) and ‘Dirty Dancing’ (1987). He has won awards for his work in popular music videos such as ‘Material Girl’ by Madonna. Unsplash Career

He began his career as a director with the 1992 musical comedy film ‘Newsies’. He served as the choreographer as well. The movie starred actors Christian Bale, Bill Pullman, Ann Margret and Robert Duvall. The film was a commercial failure and received mixed to negative reviews. The film was also nominated for five Razzie Awards, including the ones for ‘Worst Film’ and ‘Worst Director’. However, when it was adapted to the stage, it was a huge success, earning eight nominations for the Tony Awards. Unsplash Career

In 1993, he directed as well as served as the choreographer for the American comedy horror fantasy film ‘Hocus Pocus’. It starred actors Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker in lead roles. The film turned out to be an average commercial success. Though it was initially met with negative reviews, it has received a cult status over the years. Unsplash Career

His next movie ‘To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar’ was released in 1995. It starred actors such as Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, John Leguizamo and Stockard Channing. Leguizamo’s and Swayze’s performances earned them nominations for the Golden Globe Award. In 1998, he served as a choreographer for the animated film ‘Quest for Camelot’. The film was a commercial failure. Unsplash Career

Kenny Ortega had begun directing TV shows in 1988, and over the course of his career, he has directed episodes of several TV shows such as ‘Hull High’, ‘Second’, ‘Grounded for Life’ and ‘Gilmore Girls’. Unsplash Career

‘The High School Musical’ trilogy is undoubtedly the most important and successful work of Kenny Ortega’s career. The first two movies, which were released on television, became the most watched TV movies of the years. The third one, which was released theatrically, earned more than $250 million on a mere budget of $11 million. The films won several awards and gained a cult-following as well. A spin-off TV series is also in development. Unsplash Major Works

Information	Detail
Birthday	April 18, 1950
Nationality	American
Famous	Film Producer, University Of California, Los Angeles, Choreographers, Film & Theater Personalities, Directors, T V & Movie Producers
City/State	California
Siblings	Debra Lee Ortega, Mark Ortega
Known as	Kenneth John Ortega
Universities	University Of California, Los Angeles
Notable Alumnis	University Of California Los Angeles
Birth Place	Palo Alto, California
Height	178cm
Gender	Male
Father	Octavio Ortega
Mother	Madeline Ortega
Sun Sign	Aries
Born in	Palo Alto, California
Famous as	Film Producer, Director, Choreographer
Socials	https://www.facebook.com/OfficialKennyOrtega/ https://twitter.com/kennyortegablog/ https://www.instagram.com/kennyortegablog/

Kenny Ortega

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Apr 18, 1950

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Palo Alto, California