Paul Becker is a director, choreographer, writer, and producer. He is best known for choreographing HBO's

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'', '' Disney's Descendants'', '' Mirror Mirror'', ''

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'', Disney Animation's

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, and The Kissing Booth,

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, directing episodes of '' Julie and the Phantoms'', and producing '' Canada's Got Talent''.

Life and career

Paul Becker is a choreographer, director, and producer. He was born in

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, and graduated from Spectrum Community School. Becker's career in the entertainment industry began as a dancer in the Academy Award-winning film "Chicago." This experience inspired him to pursue a career as a director and choreographer. Becker has an extensive body of work in film and television, with over 300 projects to his credit. Some notable examples of his choreography include the 2019

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-nominated film

for

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, the comedy film Good Boys, produced by Seth Rogan,

, Noelle (with

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and

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, The Kissing Booth,

, and

, and the musical comedy A Week Away (Netflix). In addition to his work in the musical genre, Becker also served as the series movement choreographer for

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, creating and designing the movement for the "infected" and the "Clickers." He has also choreographed for the television shows

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(Netflix), "Riverdale" (CW Network), Seven seasons for

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, The Magicians, Disney's Prom Pact, Paramount's

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, and American Horror Story: Hotel, among others. In addition to his work in film and television, Becker has also choreographed music videos, including Michael Buble's " Haven't Met You Yet" and the

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' " Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds" tour. He has also served as a judge and choreographer on the Canadian version of

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. In 2015, Becker directed and choreographed the closing ceremonies for the

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. In addition to his work as a choreographer and director, Becker has also had a successful career as a producer. He served as the producer and creative director for Canada's Got Talent and co-produced the Inaugural Celebration for

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. He has also produced

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's docu-series 1300 Miles to Broadway directed by

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, was the co-producer on The Disney Family SingaLong on ABC, and the country musical Something Here.

Film and TV choreography credits

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'' (2023) *Prom Pact (2023) *Honor Society (2022) * Ivy and Bean (2022) *''

'' (2021) *'' Julie and the Phantoms'' (2020) *''

''. *''

'' (2018) * '' Overboard'' (2018) * ''

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'' Season 24 * ''

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'' (TV series) * ''

'' * '' American Horror Story HOTEL'' (2016) * ''

'' (TV series) * ''

Adventures in Babysitting ''Adventures in Babysitting'' (also known as ''A Night on the Town'' in certain countries) is a 1987 American teen comedy film written by David Simkins and directed by Chris Columbus in his directorial debut. It stars Elisabeth Shue, Keith C ...

'' (2016) * '' Descendants'' (2015) * '' The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2'' (2012) * ''

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'' (2012) * '' This Means War'' (2012) * '' The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1'' (2011) * ''

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'' (2011) * '' Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules'' (2011) * ''

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'' (2010) * ''

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'' (2010) * ''

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'' (2010) * '' A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa'' (2009) * '' Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins'' (2009) * ''

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'' (2008) * ''

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'' (2008) * '' Case 39'' (2009) * ''

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'' (2009) * ''

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'' (2008) * Vancouver Auditions (Judge) * ''

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'' (2008) * '' Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert'' –

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choreographer * '' The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard'' (2009) * ''

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'' (2008) * ''

College Road Trip ''College Road Trip'' is a 2008 American family comedy film directed by Roger Kumble and starring Martin Lawrence, Kym Whitley, Raven-Symoné, Brenda Song, Margo Harshman, and Donny Osmond. The film centers on college-bound teen Melanie Por ...

'' (2008) – Associate Choreographer * ''

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'' (2008) *

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(2007) -

choreographer * ''

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'' (2007) * ''

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'' (2007) * '' Talk to Me'' (2007) * '' Code Name: The Cleaner'' (2007) * ''

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'' (2006) *

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"King of Kings Concert" (2006) * ''

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'' (2006) * '' Totally Awesome'' (2006) * ''

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'' (2006) * '' The Obsession'' (2006) * '' RV'' (2006) * '' Are We There Yet?'' (2005) * ''

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'' (2005)

Acting appearances

* Legends of Tomorrow * '' Twilight Breaking Dawn'' * '' Muppets "Letters To Santa"'' (2009) * ''Caprica'' (2008) * ''

'' (2008) * '' Totally Awesome'' (2006) * ''The Music Man'' (2003) * '' Dark Angel'' (2002)

Notable dance credits

* Rise of the Pink Ladies (2023) * ''

Once Upon a Mattress ''Once Upon a Mattress'' is a musical theater, musical comedy with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer. It opened off-Broadway in May 1959, and then moved to Broadway theat ...

'' (2005) * ''

The Music Man ''The Music Man'' is a musical theatre, musical with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. The plot concerns a confidence trick, con man Harold Hill, who poses as a boys' band organizer and ...

'' (2003) * ''

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'' (2002) * ''

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'' (2001) * ''

Life or Something Like It ''Life or Something Like It'' is a 2002 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Stephen Herek. Starring Angelina Jolie, most of the film was shot in the Seattle area. The original music score was composed by David Newman. The plot fo ...

'' (2001)

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Becker, Paul Canadian choreographers Living people 1985 births