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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. [1]
Kenny Ortega is a versatile and award-winning filmmaker who has worked on projects such as High School Musical, Descendants, and Michael Jackson's This Is It. Learn more about his biography, credits, awards, trivia, and upcoming projects on IMDb.
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Experience a unique moment from Paul Becker’s Masterclass in Los Angeles, February 2024, with a special appearance by the legendary Kenny Ortega. Watch as Kenny imparts invaluable wisdom to aspiring dancers on the importance of being true to oneself, the traits he values most.
Sep 4, 2019 · When neither performed at the box office, Ortega turned his attention to television and would later spearhead two of Disney Chanel’s most popular films franchises — High School Musical and The ...
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Jun 30, 2020 · The director of 'Hocus Pocus', 'Newsies' and 'High School Musical' talks about his career, his activism and his challenges as a gay man in the entertainment industry. He shares his stories of being arrested, coming out and creating movies that resonate with LGBTQ audiences.
Oct 8, 2020 · From showrunners Dan Cross and David Hoge and director/executive producer Kenny Ortega, the nine-episode, half-hour series Julie and the Phantoms follows high schooler Julie (ultra-talented...
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Learn about Kenny Ortega, a director and producer of popular movies and shows like High School Musical and Descendants. Find out his birth date, height, family, trivia and quotes.
