Derek Hough
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.
Personal Details
Movies (29)
Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration
as Self
2025
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
as Self - Host
2025
This Is Me…Now
as Husband #2
2024
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
as Self - Host
2023
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
as Self
2023
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
as Self
2023
Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong
as Self
2023
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
as Self
2022
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
as Self - Host
2022
Dancing With The Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Moments
as Himself / Host
2022
Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough
as Self
2022
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
as Self
2021
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2021
The Queen Family Singalong
as Self
2021
The Disney Holiday Singalong
as Self
2020
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2020
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
as Self
2020
The Disney Family Singalong
as Self - Performer
2020
Holidays With the Houghs
as Himself - Host
2019
Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event
as Self - Host
2019
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
as Self
2018
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration
as Self - Host
2016
Hairspray Live!
as Corny Collins
2016
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2016
Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story
as Himself
2016
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
as Self - Host
2016
Make Your Move
as Donny
2013
Rock of Ages
as Dancer
2012
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
as Ravenclaw Student (uncredited)
2001
TV Shows (21)
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self
2022
Sherri
as Self - Guest
2022
The D'Amelio Show
as Self
2021
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
as Self - Contestant
2021
Celebrity IOU
as Self
2020
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
as Zack Roy
2019
Tamron Hall
as Self - Guest
2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self - Guest Host
2019
World of Dance
as Self - Judge
2017
Celebrity Family Feud
as Self
2015
Lip Sync Battle
as Self
2015
Jane the Virgin
as Salsa Dancer
2014
Running Wild with Bear Grylls
as Self
2014
Beat Bobby Flay
as Self
2013
Good Mythical Morning
as Self
2012
Ridiculousness
as Self
2011
Better With You
as Philip
2010
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest
2009
The Streamy Awards
as Self
2009
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Judge
2005
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
2003