
Derek Hough
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.
TV Shows(25)

Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast
Self
2025

The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self - Guest
2022

Sherri
Self - Guest
2022

The D'Amelio Show
Self
2021

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Self - Contestant
2021

Celebrity IOU
Self
2020

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
Zack Roy
2019

Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
2019

The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self - Guest Host
2019

World of Dance
Self - Judge
2017

Celebrity Family Feud
Self
2015

Lip Sync Battle
Self
2015

Jane the Virgin
Salsa Dancer
2014

Running Wild with Bear Grylls
Self
2014

Beat Bobby Flay
Self
2013

Good Mythical Morning
Self
2012

Ridiculousness
Self
2011

Better With You
Philip
2010

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009

The Streamy Awards
Self
2009

Dancing with the Stars
Self - Judge
2005

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self
1988

American Music Awards
Self - Presenter
1974
Dance the World With Derek Hough
Self - Host
Movies(32)

Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration
Self
2025

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

This Is Me…Now
Husband #2
2024

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Self - Host
2023

Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
Self
2023

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Self
2023

Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong
Self
2023

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Self
2022

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

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

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

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Self
2021

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2021

The Queen Family Singalong
Self
2021

The Disney Holiday Singalong
Self
2020

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

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
Self
2020

The Disney Family Singalong
Self - Performer
2020

Holidays With the Houghs
Himself - Host
2019

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

A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
Self
2018

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration
Self - Host
2016

Hairspray Live!
Corny Collins
2016

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2016

Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story
Himself
2016

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

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

Make Your Move
Donny
2013

Rock of Ages
Dancer
2012

Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
Self
2007

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Ravenclaw Student (uncredited)
2001
The Symphony of Dance