Derek Hough
ActingBiography
Derek Hough is an American professional Latin and ballroom dancer, choreographer, actor and singer. From 2007 to 2016, Hough was a professional dancer on the ABC dance competition series Dancing with the Stars, winning the show a record-breaking six times with his celebrity partners. He later became a judge on the series beginning with its 29th season. Hough has also appeared as an actor on stage, appearing at the West End premiere of Footloose: The Musical at the Novello Theatre and as well as the 2015 New York Spring Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. In film and television, he has starred in the film Make Your Move and had a recurring role in the ABC musical-drama Nashville. In 2016, he appeared as Corny Collins in NBC's live musical TV-production of Hairspray Live! From 2017 to 2020, Hough served as a judge on the NBC dance competition series World of Dance. In 2024, Hough co-starred in Jennifer Lopez autobiographical musical comedy 'This Is Me... Now'. Hough is a four-time Emmy winner for Outstanding Choreography and has earned fourteen Emmy Award nominations in total for his work on Dancing with the Stars.
Movies
(30 total)
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
as Ravenclaw Student (uncredited)
Rock of Ages
as Dancer
Hairspray Live!
as Corny Collins
This Is Me…Now
as Husband #2
Make Your Move
as Donny
Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event
as Self - Host
The Disney Family Singalong
as Self - Performer
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
as Self - Host
Dancing With The Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Moments
as Himself / Host
TV Shows
(37 total)
Jane the Virgin
as Salsa Dancer
The D'Amelio Show
as Self
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Judge
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Partner: Marilu Henner
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Partner: Bindi Irwin
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Partner: Nastia Liukin
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Partner: Bethany Mota
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Partner: Amy Purdy
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Partner: Amber Riley
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Partner: Kellie Pickler
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Partner: Shawn Johnson
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Partner: Maria Menounos
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Partner: Ricki Lake
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Dancer
Ridiculousness
as Self
Lip Sync Battle
as Self
Good Mythical Morning
as Self
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest