Derek Hough
Acting
- Born:
- 1985-05-17
- 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
Filmography
Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro
The Symphony of Dance
Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast
This Is Me…Now
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri
Dancing with the Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Moments
Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
The Queen Family Singalong
The D'Amelio Show
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
The Disney Holiday Singalong
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
The Disney Family Singalong
Celebrity IOU
Holidays With the Houghs
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event
The Tamron Hall Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
World of Dance
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration
Hairspray Live!
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story
Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
Celebrity Family Feud
Lip Sync Battle
Jane the Virgin
Running Wild with Bear Grylls
Beat Bobby Flay
Make Your Move
Rock of Ages
Good Mythical Morning
Red or Black?
Ridiculousness
Better With You
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
The Streamy Awards
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
Dancing with the Stars
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Extra
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
American Music Awards
Dance the World with Derek Hough