The 72-year-old American, Kenneth Ortega is a filmmaker, touring manager, and choreographer widely known for being the film director of the famous TV series High School Musical and other elite films like Newsies, Hocus pocus, The Cheetah Girls 2, Michael Jackson’s This Is It, Descendants and Julie and the Phantoms. 

Kenny Ortega’s Net Worth

As of 2022, Kenny’s net worth is estimated to be $14 million which he makes from his career mainly as a director, choreographer, and producer. 

Kenny Ortega Biography

Kenny Ortega legally known as Kenneth John Ortega was born on April 18, 1950, in Palo Alto, California in the United States of America to Octavio Tibby Ortega, a factory worker, and Madeline, a waitress. He is very tall with a height of 5 ft 10 inches and a weight of about 75 kg. Ortega is a  graduate of Sequoia High School where he was a cheerleader. 

With his career, Kenny first ventured into acting starring in Oliver and Hair before subsequently venturing into choreography and directing. As a choreographer, he has played a role in lots of films and music videos like Pretty in Pink, Dirty Dancing, Material Girl, She’s a Beauty, Rock Me Tonite, the Super Bowl XXX, the 1996 summer Olympics, the 2002 Winter Olympics, and High School Musical. Working as director, Kenny he’s behind the works of Descendants, Michael Jackson’s This Is It,  and Julie and the Phantoms. 

Did Kenny Ortega work with Michael Jackson?

Yes. Kenny worked with the late King of Pop Michael Jackson on several occasions and was the director of many of the late musician’s tours as well as the director of Michael Jackson’s This Is It. 

Kenny Ortega’s Relationship – Past & Present

As a proud gay, Kenny is a member of the LGBT community. Even though he has openly made known his sexual orientation, he has succeeded in keeping his relationship private. Nothing is known about his current relationship status. 

Does Kenny Ortega have children?

As to whether the filmmaker has children or not it is not known since he’s kept his personal life private. There’s a probability that he has no child. 

How old is Kenny Ortega?

The American choreographer is 72 years old, born on April 18, 1950. According to his Zodiac sign, he is an Aries. 

Kenny Ortega Achievements and Awards 

Ortega has received numerous accolades for his awesome works. He’s a multiple Emmy award winner, an ALMA Award winner, and a Young Artist Award winner. He’s as well being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Disney Legend Award in 2019.