Kenny Ortega
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Kenny Ortega
Summary
Kenny Ortega is a human[1]. He was born in Palo Alto[2]. He was born on April 18, 1950[3]. He worked as a film director[4], choreographer[5], actor[6], television actor[7], and film actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,974 views/month, #3,152 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Kenny Ortega's place of birth was Palo Alto[2].
- Kenny Ortega was born on April 18, 1950[3].
- Kenny Ortega held citizenship in United States[10].
- English was Kenny Ortega's native language[11].
- Kenny Ortega's professions included film director[4].
- Kenny Ortega worked as a choreographer[5].
- Kenny Ortega's professions included actor[6].
- Kenny Ortega worked as a television actor[7].
- Kenny Ortega worked as a film actor[8].
- Kenny Ortega worked as a screenwriter[12].
- A notable work attributed to Kenny Ortega is This Is It[13].
- A notable work attributed to Kenny Ortega is High School Musical[14].
- Kenny Ortega received the Directors Guild of America Award[15].
- Kenny Ortega received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series[16].
- Kenny Ortega received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17].
- Kenny Ortega received the Helpmann Award for Best Choreography in a Musical[18].
- Kenny Ortega received the American Choreography Awards[19].
- Kenny Ortega received the Disney Legends[20].
- Kenny Ortega is recorded as male[21].
- Kenny Ortega's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Kenny Ortega's sexual orientation is recorded as gay[23].
- Kenny Ortega's Commons category is recorded as Kenny Ortega[24].
- Kenny Ortega's family name is recorded as Ortega[25].
- Kenny Ortega's given name is recorded as Kenny[26].
- Kenny Ortega's official website is recorded as http://www.kennyortega.com/Kenny_Ortega/Welcome.html[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1950-04-18[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 443ffb2f-11b6-490e-b2ef-b4dec8c55123[31]
Body
Origins and Family
Kenny Ortega's place of birth was Palo Alto[2]. He was born on April 18, 1950[3]. English was his native language[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film director[4], choreographer[5], actor[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], and screenwriter[12].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include This Is It[13], a concert residency[32], in United Kingdom[33] and High School Musical[14], a film series[34].
Recognition
Awards received include Directors Guild of America Award[15], a group of awards[35], in United States[36], founded in 1938[37]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series[16], a class of award[38], in United States[39]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17], a commemorative plaque[40], in United States[41]; Helpmann Award for Best Choreography in a Musical[18], a class of award[42], in Australia[43]; American Choreography Awards[19], a group of awards[44], in United States[45], founded in 1994[46]; and Disney Legends[20], an award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1987[49].
Why It Matters
Kenny Ortega ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,974 views/month, #3,152 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Kenny Ortega born?
Kenny Ortega's place of birth was Palo Alto[2].
What did Kenny Ortega do for work?
Kenny Ortega worked as film director[4], choreographer[5], actor[6], television actor[7], and film actor[8].
What awards did Kenny Ortega receive?
Honors received include Directors Guild of America Award[15], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series[16], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[17], and Helpmann Award for Best Choreography in a Musical[18].