About Paul Becker - Choreographer and Director

Intro

Paul Becker is the secret sauce behind some of the world's most significant productions, from monumental concerts to blockbuster film franchises. Renowned not only as an acclaimed choreographer, he also excels as a director and writer in the realms of stage, film, and television. Presently, he serves as a producing and creative partner at the Kenny Ortega Company, engaging in several upcoming projects. Decorated with myriad awards, Becker's influence has indeed touched billions, making him a luminary in the entertainment industry.

As a Choreographer, Paul Becker's portfolio spans over 100 films, 400 television episodes, and an extensive range of concert and theatre works. His methodology prioritizes storytelling, pushing the boundaries of traditional choreography with innovative narrative techniques. Recognized for his meticulous preparation and creative foresight, Paul has become a benchmark in the industry. His notable projects include choreography for Disney's Descendants, Julie & The Phantoms, Ralph Breaks the Internet from Disney Animation, the Kissing Booth franchise, The Twilight series, Deadpool 2, HBO's The Last of Us, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, The Muppets, Once Upon a Time, Disney's Prom Pact, Paramount's Honor Society, Good Boys, A Series Of Unfortunate Events, Are We There Yet?, Zack Snyder's Sucker Punch, RV, Barbie Princess Adventures, Disney's Tron Ares, Overboard, This Means War, the Scooby Doo series, the Riverdale series for CW, Dancing With The Stars, Psych, American Horror Story, Adventures in Babysitting for Disney, among many others.

As a Director, Paul's work on Julie and the Phantoms for Netflix received critical acclaim, securing 13 Emmys and the Rotten Tomatoes "Golden Tomato" award as the highest reviewed series of the year. He directed Breaking Brooklyn for Lionsgate, alongside directing live concerts for Kanye West and The Jonas Brothers. His role extended to Producer and Creative Director for the Canada's Got Talent TV series, earning widespread praise for directing and choreographing the 2015 Pan American Games closing ceremonies.

As a Writer, Paul co-wrote Breaking Brooklyn with Academy Award winner Louis Gossett Jr. He is also behind the Christmas feature film Dream Again, in collaboration with FAO Schwarz Toy store in NYC, and has crafted live entertainment scripts for Sesame Street Live "Let's Party" and The Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus.

In 2023, Paul captivated audiences with his choreography for the "Unwell Tour" for the #2 Podcaster in the world, Alex Cooper of Call Her Daddy, achieving sold-out shows across the East Coast. His collaborations with top-tier artists such as The Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Kanye West, Michael Buble, and Pitbull have been instrumental in creating mesmerizing stage productions. Paul's long-standing relationship with Disney has led to significant contributions to projects like Descendants, Adventures in Babysitting, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Noelle starring Anna Kendrick, The Muppets, Girl vs Monster, the hit film Prom Pact, and co-producing the Disney Family Singalong TV special.