Derek Hough
Known for Acting · 58 credits
- Born
- 1985-05-17 (age 41)
- Place of birth
- Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Biography
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
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self - Guest Host
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self - Guest
Sherri
2022
as Self - Guest
Good Mythical Morning
2012
as Self
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Judge / Self - Partner: Marilu Henner / Self - Partner: Bindi Irwin / Self - Partner: Nastia Liukin / Self - Partner: Bethany Mota / Self - Partner: Amy Purdy / Self - Partner: Amber Riley / Self - Partner: Kellie Pickler / Self - Partner: Shawn Johnson / Self - Partner: Maria Menounos / Self - Partner: Ricki Lake / Self - Dancer
TV Shows (26)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self - Guest Host
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self - Guest
Sherri
2022
as Self - Guest
Good Mythical Morning
2012
as Self
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Judge / Self - Partner: Marilu Henner / Self - Partner: Bindi Irwin / Self - Partner: Nastia Liukin / Self - Partner: Bethany Mota / Self - Partner: Amy Purdy / Self - Partner: Amber Riley / Self - Partner: Kellie Pickler / Self - Partner: Shawn Johnson / Self - Partner: Maria Menounos / Self - Partner: Ricki Lake / Self - Dancer
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self / Self - Guest
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
Jane the Virgin
2014
as Salsa Dancer
Tamron Hall
2019
as Self - Guest
Ridiculousness
2011
as Self
Beat Bobby Flay
2013
as Self
Lip Sync Battle
2015
as Self
Celebrity Family Feud
2015
as Self
American Music Awards
1974
as Self - Presenter
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
2021
as Self - Contestant
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
2019
as Zack Roy
Running Wild with Bear Grylls
2014
as Self
Celebrity IOU
2020
as Self
Better With You
2010
as Philip
World of Dance
2017
as Self - Judge
The D'Amelio Show
2021
as Self
The Streamy Awards
2009
as Self
Red or Black?
2011
as Self
Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast
2025
as Self
Dance the World with Derek Hough
as Self - Host
Movies (32)
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001
as Ravenclaw Student (uncredited)
Rock of Ages
2012
as Dancer
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
2016
as Self - Host
This Is Me…Now
2024
as Husband #2
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
2020
as Self
Hairspray Live!
2016
as Corny Collins
Make Your Move
2013
as Donny
The Disney Family Singalong
2020
as Self - Performer
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
2023
as Self
Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong
2023
as Self
Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough
2022
as Self
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
2018
as Self
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration
2016
as Self - Host
Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru
2016
as Self - Dancer / Choreographer
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
2023
as Self - Host
Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event
2019
as Self - Host
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2023
as Self
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
2021
as Self
Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration
2025
as Self
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2020
as Self - Host
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
2025
as Self - Host
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
2007
as Self
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
2022
as Self
The Disney Holiday Singalong
2020
as Self
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2016
The Symphony of Dance
Dancing with the Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Moments
2022
as Self - Host
The Queen Family Singalong
2021
as Self
Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story
2016
as Himself
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2022
as Self - Host
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2021
Holidays With the Houghs
2019
as Himself - Host
About Derek Hough
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 Cit… With 58 credits spanning from 1974 to 2025, Derek Hough has appeared in 32 films and 26 TV shows.
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Most Popular Derek Hough Movies
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) — as Ravenclaw Student (uncredited)
- Rock of Ages (2012) — as Dancer
- Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney (2016) — as Self - Host
- This Is Me…Now (2024) — as Husband #2
- The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II (2020) — as Self
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