Hocus Pocus
1993
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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]
- Filmmaker, choreographer, dancer, actor, touring manager
- Kenneth John Ortega, April 18, 1950 (age 73), Palo Alto, California, U.S.
- 1970–present
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.
- Director, Choreographer, Producer
- April 18, 1950
- 3 min
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.
Sep 9, 2020 · Sept. 9, 2020. Leer en español. When you are a teenager auditioning for Kenny Ortega, when he greets you in the room with his fedora, his walking staff and his whiter-than-white smile, this is...
- Alexis Soloski
Kenny Ortega was born on April 18, 1950 in Palo Alto, California, USA. He is a director and producer, known for High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008), Michael Jackson's 'This Is It': Auditions - Searching for the World's Best Dancers (2010) and Descendants 3 (2019).
- April 18, 1950
Oct 30, 2020 · The original director of 'Hocus Pocus' supports the Disney Plus sequel and hopes to see Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy back as the Sanderson sisters. He also reveals his involvement in other projects, such as 'Newsies' and 'High School Musical'.
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Jan 21, 2021 · The director and choreographer of the 2006 film and the inauguration performance reflects on his career and the power of dance. He shares his memories of the cast, the finale and the impact of "High School Musical" on American culture.
