Acting
Derek Hough
EN cinema · 32 credits
Born
17 May 1985 (age 41)
Birthplace
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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.
Known for
Filmography
This Is Me…Now
as Husband #2
Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough
as Self, Executive Producer
The Disney Family Singalong
as Self - Performer
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
as Self, Choreographer
Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event
as Self - Host
Holidays With the Houghs
as Himself - Host
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
as Self - Host
Hairspray Live!
as Corny Collins
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration
as Self - Host
Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru
as Self - Dancer / Choreographer
Make Your Move
as Donny
Rock of Ages
as Dancer
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
as Ravenclaw Student (uncredited)