Derek Hough

Derek Hough

1985-05-17

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.

Also appears in

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

7.9

This Is Me…Now

This Is Me…Now

5.3

Hairspray Live!

Hairspray Live!

7.3

Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages

6.2

Make Your Move

Make Your Move

5.8

Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong

Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong

6.0

Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event

Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event

7.1

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

8.2

The Disney Family Singalong

The Disney Family Singalong

8.3

Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough

Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough

6.0

Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

9.5

The Disney Holiday Singalong

The Disney Holiday Singalong

7.2

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

8.0

A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy

A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy

10.0

The Queen Family Singalong

The Queen Family Singalong

6.3

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

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The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

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Dancing With The Stars: The Pros’ Most Memorable Moments

Dancing With The Stars: The Pros’ Most Memorable Moments

10.0

Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story

Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story

6.0

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

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