Derek Hough

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

67

Gender

Male

Birthday

1985-05-17 (40 years old)

Place of Birth

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

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.

Known For

  • The Kelly Clarkson Show

    The Kelly Clarkson Show

  • The Kelly Clarkson Show

    The Kelly Clarkson Show

  • Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

    Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

  • Dancing with the Stars

    Dancing with the Stars

  • Dancing with the Stars

    Dancing with the Stars

  • Dancing with the Stars

    Dancing with the Stars

  • Dancing with the Stars

    Dancing with the Stars

  • Dancing with the Stars

    Dancing with the Stars

  • Dancing with the Stars

    Dancing with the Stars

  • Dancing with the Stars

    Dancing with the Stars

  • Dancing with the Stars

    Dancing with the Stars

  • Dancing with the Stars

    Dancing with the Stars

  • Dancing with the Stars

    Dancing with the Stars

  • Dancing with the Stars

    Dancing with the Stars

  • Dancing with the Stars

    Dancing with the Stars

  • Good Mythical Morning

    Good Mythical Morning

  • Sherri

    Sherri

  • The Jennifer Hudson Show

    The Jennifer Hudson Show

  • Jane the Virgin

    Jane the Virgin

  • LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    LIVE with Kelly and Mark

  • LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    LIVE with Kelly and Mark

  • Tamron Hall

    Tamron Hall

  • Ridiculousness

    Ridiculousness

  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show

    The Ellen DeGeneres Show

  • Beat Bobby Flay

    Beat Bobby Flay

  • Lip Sync Battle

    Lip Sync Battle

  • The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

    The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

  • Celebrity Family Feud

    Celebrity Family Feud

  • American Music Awards

    American Music Awards

  • MTV Movie & TV Awards

    MTV Movie & TV Awards

  • High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

    High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

  • Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event

    Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event

  • Running Wild with Bear Grylls

    Running Wild with Bear Grylls

  • Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

    Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

  • The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular

    The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular

  • Celebrity IOU

    Celebrity IOU

  • Rock of Ages

    Rock of Ages

  • The D'Amelio Show

    The D'Amelio Show

  • This Is Me…Now

    This Is Me…Now

  • The Disney Family Singalong

    The Disney Family Singalong

  • Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story

    Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story

  • Better With You

    Better With You

  • Make Your Move

    Make Your Move

  • World of Dance

    World of Dance

  • The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

    The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

  • A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy

    A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy

  • The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

    The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

  • The Streamy Awards

    The Streamy Awards

  • The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

    The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

  • Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

    Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

  • Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration

    Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration

  • Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough

    Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough

  • Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong

    Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong

  • The Disney Holiday Singalong

    The Disney Holiday Singalong

  • Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney

    Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney

  • The Queen Family Singalong

    The Queen Family Singalong

  • Dancing With The Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Moments

    Dancing With The Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Moments

  • Hairspray Live!

    Hairspray Live!

  • The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

    The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

  • Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

    Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

  • Dance the World With Derek Hough

    Dance the World With Derek Hough

  • Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

    Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

  • Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

    Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

  • The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

    The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

  • Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

    Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

  • Holidays With the Houghs

    Holidays With the Houghs