Derek Hough
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.
Acted in
This Is Me…Now
2024
as Husband #2
40th Anniversary Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
2023
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
2023
as Self
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2023
as Self
Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong
2023
as Self
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
2022
as Self
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2022
as Self - Host
Dancing With The Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Moments
2022
as Self
Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough
2022
as Self
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
2021
as Self
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2021
The Queen Family Singalong
2021
as Self
The D'Amelio Show
2021
as Self
The Disney Holiday Singalong
2020
as Self
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2020
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
2020
as Self
The Disney Family Singalong
2020
as Self
Celebrity IOU
2020
as Self
Holidays With the Houghs
2019
as Himself - Host
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
2019
as Zack Roy
Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event
2019
as Self - Host
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
2018
as Self
World of Dance
2017
as Self - Judge
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration
2016
as Self - Host
Hairspray Live!
2016
as Corny Collins
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2016
Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story
2016
as Himself
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
2016
as Self - Host
Celebrity Family Feud
2015
as Self
Lip Sync Battle
2015
as Self
Jane the Virgin
2014
as Salsa Dancer
Running Wild with Bear Grylls
2014
as Self
Make Your Move
2013
as Donny
Rock of Ages
2012
as Dancer
Good Mythical Morning
2012
as Self
Better With You
2010
as Philip
American Ninja Warrior
2009
as Himself
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Partner: Jennie Garth
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Partner: Shannon Elizabeth
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Partner: Brooke Burke
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Partner: Lil' Kim
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Partner: Joanna Krupa
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Partner: Nicole Scherzinger
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Partner: Jennifer Grey
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Partner: Ricki Lake
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Partner: Maria Menounos
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Partner: Shawn Johnson
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Partner: Kellie Pickler
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Partner: Amber Riley
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Partner: Amy Purdy
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Partner: Bethany Mota
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Partner: Nastia Liukin
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Partner: Bindi Irwin
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Partner: Marilu Henner
Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Judge
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001
as Ravenclaw Student (uncredited)
MTV Movie & TV Awards
1992
as Self
Dance the World With Derek Hough
as Self - Host