
Derek Hough
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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.
Known for
Credits

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
as Ravenclaw Student (uncredited)

Rock of Ages (2012)
as Dancer

Hairspray Live! (2016)
as Corny Collins

This Is Me…Now (2024)
as Husband #2

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II (2020)
as Self

Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney (2016)
as Self - Host

Make Your Move (2013)
as Donny

The Disney Family Singalong (2020)
as Self - Performer

Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic (2023)
as Self

Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru (2016)
as Self - Dancer / Choreographer

A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy (2018)
as Self

Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough (2022)
as Self

Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong (2023)
as Self

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration (2016)
as Self - Host

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (2021)
as Self

Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration (2025)
as Self

The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular (2025)
as Self - Host

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (2022)
as Self - Host

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (2023)
as Self

Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event (2019)
as Self - Host

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (2020)
as Self - Host

The Disney Holiday Singalong (2020)
as Self

Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade (2007)
as Self

Dancing with the Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Moments (2022)
as Self - Host

The Queen Family Singalong (2021)
as Self

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (2023)
as Self - Host

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (2016)
Actor

Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story (2016)
as Himself

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (2021)
Actor

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (2022)
as Self
The Symphony of Dance (2026)
Actor

Holidays With the Houghs (2019)
as Himself - Host





