Derek Hough
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
as Ravenclaw Student (uncredited)
2001
Rock of Ages
as Dancer
2012
This Is Me…Now
as Husband #2
2024
The Disney Family Singalong
as Self - Performer
2020
Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru
as Self - Dancer / Choreographer
2016
Make Your Move
as Donny
2013
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
as Self
2020
Hairspray Live!
as Corny Collins
2016
Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong
as Self
2023
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
as Self
2023
The Queen Family Singalong
as Self
2021
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
as Self
2022
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
as Self - Host
2016
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2021
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
as Self - Host
2020
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
as Self
2018
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration
as Self - Host
2016
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
as Self - Host
2023
The Symphony of Dance
2026
Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough
as Self
2022
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
as Self
2023
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
as Self - Host
2022
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
as Self
2021
Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration
as Self
2025
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
as Self
2007
Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story
as Himself
2016
The Disney Holiday Singalong
as Self
2020
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2016
Dancing with the Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Moments
as Self - Host
2022
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
as Self - Host
2025
Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event
as Self - Host
2019
Holidays With the Houghs
as Himself - Host
2019TV Shows 33
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest
2009
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self - Guest Host
2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self
2019
Good Mythical Morning
as Self
2012
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as Self
1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as Self - Guest
1988
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest
2003
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self - Guest
2022
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Judge
2005
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Dancer
2005
Sherri
as Self - Guest
2022
The Tamron Hall Show
as Self - Guest
2019
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
2003
Ridiculousness
as Self
2011
Beat Bobby Flay
as Self
2013
Jane the Virgin
as Salsa Dancer
2014
Lip Sync Battle
as Self
2015
Celebrity Family Feud
as Self
2015
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
as Zack Roy
2019
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
as Self - Contestant
2021
American Music Awards
as Self - Presenter
1974
Celebrity IOU
as Self
2020
Extra
as Self - Host
1994
Running Wild with Bear Grylls
as Self
2014
World of Dance
as Self - Judge
2017
Better With You
as Philip
2010
The D'Amelio Show
as Self
2021
The Streamy Awards
as Self
2009
Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro
as Self - Guest Judge / Mentor
2026
Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro
as Self - Guest Judge
2026
Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast
as Self
2025
Red or Black?
as Self
2011
Dance the World with Derek Hough
as Self - Host