Derek Hough
Acting Born May 17, 1985 Salt Lake City, Utah, USA 75 credits
Biography
Derek Hough is an American actor and professional dancer. He has appeared on stage, including the West End premiere of Footloose: The Musical at the Novello Theatre and the 2015 New York Spring Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. In film and television, Hough has starred in the film Make Your Move and had a recurring role in the ABC musical-drama Na. He has also served as a judge on the ABC dance competition series Dancing with the Stars, beginning with its 29th season. As an actor, Hough has a known credit count of 60.
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Career overview
Derek Hough has appeared as an actor in various stage productions. He made his West End debut in the premiere of Footloose: The Musical at the Novello Theatre. Additionally, he performed in the 2015 New York Spring Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
In film and television, Hough has had a role in the movie Make Your Move. He has also had a recurring role in the ABC musical-drama series Na.
As a professional dancer and choreographer, Hough's acting credits are limited to these stage and screen appearances.
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Frequent co-stars
Alfonso Ribeiro
2 shared titles
Julianne Hough
2 shared titles
Jennifer Hudson
1 shared title
Cedric the Entertainer
1 shared title
Drew Scott
1 shared title
Beth Behrs
1 shared title
Jonathan Silver Scott
1 shared title
Gabriel Iglesias
1 shared title
Mike Epps
1 shared title
Howie Mandel
1 shared title
Career timeline
Dancing with the Stars: The Next ProThe Symphony of Dance
Dancing with the Stars Official PodcastDick Van Dyke: 100th CelebrationThe Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
This Is Me…Now
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of MagicSchoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary SingalongThe Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday CelebrationDisney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
The Jennifer Hudson ShowSherriStep Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne HoughStep Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough · Executive ProducerDisney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Celebrity Wheel of FortuneThe D'Amelio ShowThe Queen Family SingalongDisney Parks Magical Christmas Day ParadeThe Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Celebrity IOUThe Disney Family SingalongThe Disney Family Singalong - Volume IIThe Disney Family Singalong - Volume II · ChoreographerThe Disney Holiday Singalong
The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe Kelly Clarkson ShowTamron HallHigh School Musical: The Musical: The SeriesReturn to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
World of Dance
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of DisneyHairspray Live!Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your GuruDisney Parks Magical Christmas CelebrationShorebreak: The Clark Little Story
Celebrity Family FeudLip Sync Battle
Jane the VirginRunning Wild with Bear Grylls
Beat Bobby FlayMake Your Move
Good Mythical MorningRock of Ages
RidiculousnessRed or Black?
Better With You
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenThe Streamy Awards
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
Dancing with the StarsDancing with the StarsDancing with the StarsDancing with the StarsDancing with the Stars
Jimmy Kimmel Live!The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
LIVE with Kelly and MarkLIVE with Kelly and Mark
American Music Awards
Full filmography
- Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro (2026) as Self - Guest Judge / Mentor
- The Symphony of Dance (2026)
- Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast (2025) as Self
- Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration (2025) as Self
- The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular (2025) as Self - Host
- This Is Me…Now (2024) as Husband #2
- Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic (2023) as Self
- Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong (2023) as Self
- The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (2023) as Self
- Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (2023) as Self - Host
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self - Guest
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough (2022) as Self
- Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough (2022) Executive Producer
- Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (2022) as Self
- The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (2022) as Self - Host
- Dancing with the Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Moments (2022) as Self - Host
- Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021) as Self - Contestant
- The D'Amelio Show (2021) as Self
- The Queen Family Singalong (2021) as Self
- Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (2021) as Self
- The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (2021)
- Celebrity IOU (2020) as Self
- The Disney Family Singalong (2020) as Self - Performer
- The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II (2020) as Self
- The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II (2020) Choreographer
- The Disney Holiday Singalong (2020) as Self
- The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (2020) as Self - Host
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self - Guest Host
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (2019) as Zack Roy
- Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event (2019) as Self - Host
- Holidays With the Houghs (2019) as Himself - Host
- A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy (2018) as Self
- World of Dance (2017) as Self - Judge
- Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney (2016) as Self - Host
- Hairspray Live! (2016) as Corny Collins
- Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru (2016) as Self - Dancer / Choreographer
- Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration (2016) as Self - Host
- Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story (2016) as Himself
- The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (2016)
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self
- Lip Sync Battle (2015) as Self
- Jane the Virgin (2014) as Salsa Dancer
- Running Wild with Bear Grylls (2014) as Self
- Beat Bobby Flay (2013) as Self
- Make Your Move (2013) as Donny
- Good Mythical Morning (2012) as Self
- Rock of Ages (2012) as Dancer
- Ridiculousness (2011) as Self
- Red or Black? (2011) as Self
- Better With You (2010) as Philip
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Streamy Awards (2009) as Self
- Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade (2007) as Self
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Judge
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Partner: Marilu Henner
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Partner: Bindi Irwin
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Partner: Nastia Liukin
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Partner: Bethany Mota
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Partner: Amy Purdy
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Partner: Amber Riley
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Partner: Kellie Pickler
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Partner: Shawn Johnson
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Partner: Maria Menounos
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Partner: Ricki Lake
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Dancer
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) as Ravenclaw Student (uncredited)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Presenter
- Dance the World with Derek Hough as Self - Host