Derek Hough
ActingDerek 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
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Ravenclaw Student (uncredited)
Rock of Ages
Dancer
This Is Me…Now
Husband #2
Hairspray Live!
Corny Collins
The Disney Family Singalong
Self - Performer
Make Your Move
Donny
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
Self
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
Self
Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event
Self - Host
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
Self - Host
Filmography — Acting
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Ravenclaw Student (uncredited)
Rock of Ages
Dancer
This Is Me…Now
Husband #2
Hairspray Live!
Corny Collins
The Disney Family Singalong
Self - Performer
Make Your Move
Donny
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
Self
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
Self
Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event
Self - Host
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
Self - Host
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
Self
Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough
Self
The Disney Holiday Singalong
Self
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration
Self - Host
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Self
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Self
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Self - Host
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Self
The Queen Family Singalong
Self
Dancing with the Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Moments
Self - Host
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
Self - Host
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
Self
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Self - Host
Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story
Himself
Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong
Self
Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration
Self
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Self - Host
Holidays With the Houghs
Himself - Host