Acting · Salt Lake City, Utah, USA · Born May 17, 1985
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.
TVDancing with the Stars: The Next Pro
2026
as Self - Guest Judge / Mentor
The Symphony of Dance
2026
MovieDick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration
2025
as Self
MovieThe Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
2025
as Self - Host
TVDancing with the Stars Official Podcast
2025
as Self
MovieThis Is Me…Now
2024
as Husband #2
MovieDisney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
2023
as Self - Host
MovieDick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
2023
as Self
MovieThe Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2023
as Self
MovieSchoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong
2023
as Self
MovieDisney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
2022
as Self
MovieThe Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2022
as Self - Host
TVThe Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self - Guest
TVSherri
2022
as Self - Guest
MovieDancing with the Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Moments
2022
as Self - Host
MovieStep Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough
2022
as Self
MovieDisney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
2021
as Self
MovieThe Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2021
MovieThe Queen Family Singalong
2021
as Self
TVThe D'Amelio Show
2021
as Self
TVCelebrity Wheel of Fortune
2021
as Self - Contestant
MovieThe Disney Holiday Singalong
2020
as Self
MovieThe Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2020
as Self - Host
MovieThe Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
2020
as Self
MovieThe Disney Family Singalong
2020
as Self - Performer
TVCelebrity IOU
2020
as Self
MovieHolidays With the Houghs
2019
as Himself - Host
TVHigh School Musical: The Musical: The Series
2019
as Zack Roy
MovieReturn to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event
2019
as Self - Host
TVTamron Hall
2019
as Self - Guest
TVThe Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self - Guest Host
MovieA Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
2018
as Self
TVWorld of Dance
2017
as Self - Judge
MovieDisney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration
2016
as Self - Host
MovieHairspray Live!
2016
as Corny Collins
MovieThe Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2016
MovieShorebreak: The Clark Little Story
2016
as Himself
MovieTony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru
2016
as Self - Dancer / Choreographer
MovieDisneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
2016
as Self - Host
TVCelebrity Family Feud
2015
as Self
TVLip Sync Battle
2015
as Self
TVJane the Virgin
2014
as Salsa Dancer
TVRunning Wild with Bear Grylls
2014
as Self
TVBeat Bobby Flay
2013
as Self
MovieMake Your Move
2013
as Donny
MovieRock of Ages
2012
as Dancer
TVGood Mythical Morning
2012
as Self
TVRed or Black?
2011
as Self
TVRidiculousness
2011
as Self
TVBetter With You
2010
as Philip
TVWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
TVThe Streamy Awards
2009
as Self
MovieWalt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
2007
as Self
TVDancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Judge
TVThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
MovieHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001
as Ravenclaw Student (uncredited)
TVLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self
TVAmerican Music Awards
1974
as Self - Presenter
Dance the World with Derek Hough
as Self - Host
