Adam Shankman is the director and producer of the exuberant musical remake of "Hairspray", the producer of the top-grossing "Step Up" films, the director of the adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks bestseller "A Walk to Remember" starring Mandy Moore, and the director of "Bringing Down the House" starring Steve Martin and Queen Latifah. Adam has also directed episodes of "Modern Family" and "Glee", and he was a popular judge on "So You Think You Can Dance".