About Jamal Sims
Born 1971. Jamal Sims is an American choreographer, dancer, television actor, film director, television director and choreography.
Career Sims created the choreography for Miley Cyrus' 2009 promotional single "Hoedown Throwdown" for Hannah Montana: The Movie. He also served as the director and choreographer for Cyrus' 2009 Wonder World Tour.
Since 2014, Sims has regularly appeared in RuPaul’s Drag Race as a choreographer and guest judge. His directorial debut, When the Beat Drops, premiered on Logo TV in 2018.
In 2022, Sims becomes a choreographer for season 2 of RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race. It was announced to the public that Sims would be serving as executive producer and choreographer for the Beauty and the Beast television special on ABC, starring Shania Twain and Martin Short.
Personal life Sims is of African descent and he is gay. His biggest influence is Michael Jackson. He spent most of his childhood in Atlanta, Georgia.
In 2019, Sims and his life partner Octavius Terry-Sims ended their marriage.
Filmography
Film
Television Choreographer; "Gettin' Lucky"RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (season 6)HimselfGuest Judge; "Halftime Headliners" Guest Judge; "Grand Finale"RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (season 10)HimselfChoreographer; "Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner" Guest Judge/Choreographer; "Stagecooch"2026RuPaul's Drag Race (season 18)HimselfGuest appearance; "You Can't Keep a Good Drag Queen Down!" Guest Judge; "Drag Queens for Change", "All RuPaul-A-Paruza Smackdown" and "Grand Finale"
Guest Judge/Choreographer; "Fannie: The Hard Knock Ball Rusical"RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (season 11)HimselfGuest Judge; "Duets: It Takes Two", "Rappin' Roast Redux", "Disco Smackdown for the Crown"
Awards and nominations Emmy Awards Year Category Work Result Ref. 2023 Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration 2024 RuPaul's Drag Race 2025 The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
GLAAD Media Awards Year Category Work Result Ref. 2018 Outstanding Documentary When the Beat Drops
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Who is Jamal Sims?
American choreographer and director
When was Jamal Sims born?
Jamal Sims was born on 7 January 1971 in Rancho Cucamonga.
What is Jamal Sims's occupation?
Jamal Sims is a choreographer, dancer, television actor, film director, television director and choreography.
What nationality is Jamal Sims?
Jamal Sims is American.
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