Derek Hough

Acting

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.

Filmography Movies

Acting

MOVIE

Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong

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Black Eyed Peas, Derek Hough, Hayley Erbert, Fortune Feimster, Jason Biggs, Jenny Mollen, Julianne Hough, Kal Penn, The Muppets, NE-YO, Raven Symoné and Retta perform classic Schoolhouse Rock! hits.

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Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong

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The Queen Family Singalong

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Popular artists, including Adam Lambert, Derek Hough, Alexander Jean, Fall Out Boy, Jimmie Allen, JoJo Siwa, Orianthi, OneRepublic and Pentatonix, perform Queen songs; Darren Criss hosts.

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The Queen Family Singalong

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The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

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Celebrity musical performances; sneak peeks at new adventures to come at Disney Parks.

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The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

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Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

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Featuring the Christmas Day Parade down Main Street U.S.A., heartwarming stories and amazing celebrity performances. Viewers will also get a special look at "the most magical flight on earth".

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Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

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Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough

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A set of performances inspired on films such as Singin' in the Rain, Moulin Rouge, Beauty and the Beast, Chicago, Dirty Dancing, Saturday Night Fever and La La Land.

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Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough

Self

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Make Your Move

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A pair of star-crossed dancers in New York find themselves at the center of a bitter rivalry between their brothers' underground dance clubs.

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

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Derek Hough and Julianne Hough host and perform holiday music, along with Michael Bolton, Mickey Guyton, Adam Blackstone, Andra Day, Chris Janson, Tori Kelly, Chrissy Metz, The Smashing Pumpkins, Robin Thicke and Iam Tongi.

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The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

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Dancing with the Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Moments

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“Dancing with the Stars” is the hit series hosted by supermodel and businesswoman Tyra Banks and actor and television personality Alfonso Ribeiro in which celebrities are paired with trained ballroom dancers to compete in themed choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, including Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.

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Dancing with the Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Moments

Self - Host

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Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

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CBS presents DICK VAN DYKE 98 YEARS OF MAGIC, an unforgettable special celebrating the legendary career of the iconic entertainer for his 98th birthday.

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Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

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Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

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A Christmas parade featuring musical performances and celebrity guests; performers include Chrissy Metz, The Smashing Pumpkins and Iam Tongi; Julianne Hough and Derek Hough host.

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Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

Self - Host

Production

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Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough

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A set of performances inspired on films such as Singin' in the Rain, Moulin Rouge, Beauty and the Beast, Chicago, Dirty Dancing, Saturday Night Fever and La La Land.

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Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough

Executive Producer

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The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

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Ryan Seacrest hosts the second Disney Family Singalong featuring celebrities and their families as they take on their favorite Disney tunes from their homes. Special guests include John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Shakira, and Katy Perry.

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The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

Choreographer