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
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...
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Mar 21, 2024 · Kenny Ortega, the director of Disney Channel franchises High School Musical and Descendants, has returned to Paradigm for representation. Previously at A3 Artists Agency, Ortega found his way...
Oct 30, 2020 · The original “Hocus Pocus,” which tanked at the 1993 box office but became a cult hit, was directed by Kenny Ortega, the mastermind behind “High School Musical,” Disney’s “The Descendants” and...
Jun 30, 2020 · Kenny Ortega is a gay director who made movies that queer kids could relate to, such as "Hocus Pocus" and "High School Musical". He shares his personal story of being arrested by a police officer, coming out of the closet and his message to LGBTQ youth.
Jul 24, 2019 · Learn about Kenny Ortega's career as a choreographer, director and producer for films, TV shows and live events. From "Dirty Dancing" to "Descendants 3", discover his collaborations with stars like Michael Jackson and Cameron Boyce.
