Jeffrey Hornaday
Jeffrey Hornaday | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Jeffrey 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]
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
[edit]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
[edit]As actor
[edit]- The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982, as Aggie)
- Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color episode Double Switch (1987, as Choreographer)
As choreographer
[edit]- Flashdance (1983)[13]
- D.C. Cab (1983)
- Romancing the Stone (1984, as Jeffrey D. Hornaday)
- Streets of Fire (1984)
- A Chorus Line (1985)[14]
- Captain EO (1986)
- Tango & Cash (1989, as Jeff Hornaday)
- Dick Tracy (1990)
- The Marrying Man (1991)
- Life Stinks (1991)
- Carlito's Way (1993)
- Bird of Prey (1995)
- Sweet Jane (1998)
As choreographer and director
[edit]- ABC Afterschool Specials, episode Out of Step (1984)
- Teen Beach Movie (2013)[15][16][17]
- Teen Beach 2 (2015)
As director
[edit]- CBS Summer Playhouse, episode Sawdust (1987)
- Madonna: Ciao, Italia! - Live from Italy documentary (1988, concert performances)
- Shout (1991)
- Geek Charming (2011)
Miscellaneous roles
[edit]- Portrait of a Showgirl (1982, as production assistant)
- Madonna: Ciao, Italia! - Live from Italy documentary (1988, as stage director)
- Madonna: The Girlie Show (1993, as production stager, stage producer)
Awards
[edit]- MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography for I'm Glad (2003, nominated)
- Directors Guild of America Award for Best Director for Geek Charming (2012, nominated)[18]
References
[edit]- ^ Schildhause, Chloe. "The Man Behind Flashdance Makes Disney Kids Shake". Flaunt Magazine. Archived from the original on July 25, 2013. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
- ^ Loftus, Marc. "Director's Chair: Jeffrey Hornaday - Disney's 'Teen Beach Movie'". Post Magazine. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
- ^ "Choreographer tested by movie 'Chorus Line'". The Miami News. December 11, 1985. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
- ^ Bentley, Rick (July 17, 2013). "Disney Channel's latest musical is 'Teen Beach Movie'". Fresno Bee. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
- ^ Goldberg, Danny (2009). Bumping Into Geniuses: My Life Inside the Rock and Roll Business. Gotham. pp. 152–153. ISBN 978-1592404834.
- ^ "2003 MTV Video Music Awards Nominees". Billboard. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
- ^ O'Brien, Lucy (2008). Madonna: Like an Icon. It Books. p. 383. ISBN 978-0061856822.
- ^ "Plumbago Productions | White House Press Event". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ "Plumbago Productions | San Francisco Media Productions | Event Productions". Archived from the original on September 6, 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ Buchalter, Gail. "The Real Victor in 'victor/ Victoria' Is a Newly Confident Lesley Ann Warren". April 29, 1982.
- ^ New Woman. United States: K-III Magazine Corporation, 1987.
- ^ Robin Adams Sloan (March 10, 1989). "Gossip Column". The Times-News.
- ^ Thomas, Bob (January 8, 1986). "Jeffrey Hornaday Is Still A 'gyspy'". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
- ^ Segal, Lewis (December 16, 1985). "Choreographer Jeffrey Hornaday Is On The Line". LA Times. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
- ^ "'Teen Beach Movie' a huge hit". NY Post. August 5, 2013. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
- ^ Owen, Rob (July 18, 2013). "TV reviews: Cable goes to shore with 'Sharknado,' 'Teen Beach'". Post Gazette. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
- ^ Barnes, Brooks (August 5, 2013). "'Teen Beach Movie' Gets Big Ratings for Disney". New York Times. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
- ^ "64th Annual DGA Awards Television Nominees Announced". DGA. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
