Derek Hough
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.
58 acting credits
Acting · 58
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
Dancing with the Stars
2005
Good Mythical Morning
2012
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
Jane the Virgin
2014
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Sherri
2022
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
Tamron Hall
2019
Beat Bobby Flay
2013
Ridiculousness
2011
Celebrity Family Feud
2015
Lip Sync Battle
2015
American Music Awards
1974
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
2021
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
2019
Running Wild with Bear Grylls
2014
Celebrity IOU
2020
Better With You
2010
World of Dance
2017
The D'Amelio Show
2021
Rock of Ages
2012
The Streamy Awards
2009
This Is Me…Now
2024
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
2016
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
2020
Make Your Move
2013
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
2023
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
2018
Hairspray Live!
2016
Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough
2022
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration
2016
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2020
Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong
2023
Red or Black?
2011
The Disney Family Singalong
2020
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
2025
The Disney Holiday Singalong
2020
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2023
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
2021
Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast
2025
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2021
Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event
2019
Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru
2016
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
2022
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2022
The Queen Family Singalong
2021
Dance the World With Derek Hough
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The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2016
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
2023
Dancing with the Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Moments
2022
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
2007
Holidays With the Houghs
2019
The Symphony of Dance
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Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story
2016
Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration
2025