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