
Derek Hough
Born
1985-05-17
Place of birth
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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 televi...
Known for

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Ravenclaw Student (uncredited)

Rock of Ages
Dancer

Jane the Virgin
Salsa Dancer

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
Zack Roy

The D'Amelio Show
Self

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self

Hairspray Live!
Corny Collins

Dancing with the Stars
Self - Judge

Dancing with the Stars
Self - Partner: Marilu Henner

Dancing with the Stars
Self - Partner: Bindi Irwin

Dancing with the Stars
Self - Partner: Nastia Liukin

Dancing with the Stars
Self - Partner: Bethany Mota

Dancing with the Stars
Self - Partner: Amy Purdy

Dancing with the Stars
Self - Partner: Amber Riley

Dancing with the Stars
Self - Partner: Kellie Pickler