Derek Hough

Derek Hough

Acting
Born 1985-05-17Salt 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.

Movies (32)

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
7.9

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001Movie7.9
Rock of Ages
6.2

Rock of Ages

2012Movie6.2
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
7.0

Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

2023Movie7.0
This Is Me…Now
5.4

This Is Me…Now

2024Movie5.4
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
6.9

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

2020Movie6.9
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
7.7

Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney

2016Movie7.7
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade

Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade

2007Movie
The Disney Family Singalong
8.2

The Disney Family Singalong

2020Movie8.2
Hairspray Live!
7.3

Hairspray Live!

2016Movie7.3
Make Your Move
5.8

Make Your Move

2013Movie5.8
Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong
6.0

Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong

2023Movie6.0
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

2021Movie
Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event
7.2

Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event

2019Movie7.2
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
7.3

A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy

2018Movie7.3
Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough
6.7

Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough

2022Movie6.7
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
5.5

The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular

2025Movie5.5
Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru
6.4

Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru

2016Movie6.4
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
8.0

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

2023Movie8.0
The Symphony of Dance

The Symphony of Dance

2026Movie
Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration
10.0

Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration

2025Movie10.0
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

2023Movie
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
5.0

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

2021Movie5.0
The Queen Family Singalong
6.3

The Queen Family Singalong

2021Movie6.3
The Disney Holiday Singalong
7.2

The Disney Holiday Singalong

2020Movie7.2
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration
1.0

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration

2016Movie1.0
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
5.0

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

2020Movie5.0
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

2022Movie
Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story
6.0

Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story

2016Movie6.0
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
7.0

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

2022Movie7.0
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

2016Movie
Holidays With the Houghs

Holidays With the Houghs

2019Movie
Dancing with the Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Moments
10.0

Dancing with the Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Moments

2022Movie10.0

TV Shows (28)

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
4.9

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009Series4.9
The Kelly Clarkson Show
6.3

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019Series6.3
Good Mythical Morning
6.9

Good Mythical Morning

2012Series6.9
The Jennifer Hudson Show
5.6

The Jennifer Hudson Show

2022Series5.6
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.3

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003Series5.3
Dancing with the Stars
6.1

Dancing with the Stars

2005Series6.1
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
5.6

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988Series5.6
Beat Bobby Flay
6.2

Beat Bobby Flay

2013Series6.2
Sherri
2.6

Sherri

2022Series2.6
Jane the Virgin
7.9

Jane the Virgin

2014Series7.9
Ridiculousness
6.8

Ridiculousness

2011Series6.8
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
5.6

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003Series5.6
Tamron Hall
4.5

Tamron Hall

2019Series4.5
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
7.1

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

2021Series7.1
Celebrity Family Feud
7.7

Celebrity Family Feud

2015Series7.7
Lip Sync Battle
6.4

Lip Sync Battle

2015Series6.4
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
8.0

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

2019Series8.0
American Music Awards
8.2

American Music Awards

1974Series8.2
Running Wild with Bear Grylls
6.9

Running Wild with Bear Grylls

2014Series6.9
Celebrity IOU
6.7

Celebrity IOU

2020Series6.7
The D'Amelio Show
5.0

The D'Amelio Show

2021Series5.0
Better With You
6.5

Better With You

2010Series6.5
World of Dance
8.2

World of Dance

2017Series8.2
Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro

Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro

2026Series
The Streamy Awards

The Streamy Awards

2009Series
Red or Black?

Red or Black?

2011Series
Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast

Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast

2025Series
Dance the World with Derek Hough

Dance the World with Derek Hough

Series