Derek Hough
Acting
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
Acting59
tvDancing with the Stars: The Next Pro
2026
Self - Guest Judge / Mentor
movieThis Is Me…Now
2024
Husband #2
tvThe Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
Self - Guest
tvSherri
2022
Self - Guest
tvCelebrity Wheel of Fortune
2021
Self - Contestant
movieThe Disney Family Singalong
2020
Self - Performer
movieHolidays With the Houghs
2019
Himself - Host
tvTamron Hall
2019
Self - Guest
tvThe Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
Self - Guest Host / Self
tvWorld of Dance
2017
Self - Judge
movieHairspray Live!
2016
Corny Collins
movieTony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru
2016
Self - Dancer / Choreographer
tvJane the Virgin
2014
Salsa Dancer
movieRock of Ages
2012
Dancer
tvBetter With You
2010
Philip
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Guest
tvDancing with the Stars
2005
Self - Judge / Self - Partner: Marilu Henner / Self - Partner: Bindi Irwin / Self - Partner: Nastia Liukin / Self - Partner: Bethany Mota / Self - Partner: Amy Purdy / Self - Partner: Amber Riley / Self - Partner: Kellie Pickler / Self - Partner: Shawn Johnson / Self - Partner: Maria Menounos / Self - Partner: Ricki Lake / Self - Dancer
movieHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001
Ravenclaw Student (uncredited)
tvLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Self / Self - Guest
tvAmerican Music Awards
1974
Self - Presenter
Crew1
movieThe Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
2020
Choreographer
Production1
movieStep Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough
2022
Executive Producer