Jeffrey Hornaday

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Jeffrey Hornaday
NationalityAmerican
Other namesJeffrey D. Hornaday, Jeff Hornaday
Occupation(s)Director, choreographer
Known for A Chorus Line , Teen Beach Movie
Partner Lesley Ann Warren (1977–1985)

Jeffrey Hornaday is an American choreographer and film director. [1] [2] He has choreographed films such as Flashdance, Dick Tracy, Captain Eo and A Chorus Line . [3] [4]

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Hornaday was nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for his direction of the 2011 Disney Channel original movie Geek Charming. He received a second Directors Guild of America Award nomination for his direction of Disney's 2013 movie Teen Beach Movie which is the highest viewed non-sequel movie in cable television history. [5] In 2003 he was nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography for adapting his dance routines from Flashdance for Jennifer Lopez in her music video I'm Glad . [6] Hornaday has also directed multiple world tours for entertainers such as Madonna and Paul McCartney. [7] Hornaday created specialized marketing campaigns for companies such as Sony and Nike, and has served as creative director for events featuring President Bill Clinton and President Barack Obama. [8] [9]

Personal life

From 1977 to 1985, Hornaday lived with actress Lesley Ann Warren. [10] [11] Hornaday dated Madonna for a short period in early 1989, between Madonna's separation from Sean Penn and emerging relationship with Warren Beatty. [12]

Filmography

As actor

As choreographer

As choreographer and director

As director

Miscellaneous roles

Awards

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References

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  3. ↑ "Choreographer tested by movie 'Chorus Line'". The Miami News. Dec 11, 1985. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
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  10. ↑ Buchalter, Gail. "The Real Victor in 'victor/ Victoria' Is a Newly Confident Lesley Ann Warren". April 29, 1982.
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  12. ↑ Robin Adams Sloan (March 10, 1989). "Gossip Column". The Times-News.
  13. ↑ Thomas, Bob (Jan 8, 1986). "Jeffrey Hornaday Is Still A 'gyspy'". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  14. ↑ Segal, Lewis (December 16, 1985). "Choreographer Jeffrey Hornaday Is On The Line". LA Times. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
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