Derek Hough - Actor Profile

Derek Hough

Acting
29Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 17, 1985
Birth Place: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

About 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.

Best Derek Hough Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Derek Hough's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Derek Hough.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration Self Flop Similar →
2025 The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular Self - Host Flop Similar →
2024 This Is Me…Now Husband #2 Flop Similar →
2023 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade Self - Host Flop Similar →
2023 Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong Self Average Similar →
2022 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade Self Flop Similar →
2022 The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration Self - Host Hit Similar →
2022 Dancing With The Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Moments Himself / Host Super Hit Similar →
2022 Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough Self Hit Similar →
2021 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade Self Flop Similar →
2021 The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration - Flop Similar →
2021 The Queen Family Singalong Self Average Similar →
2020 The Disney Holiday Singalong Self Hit Similar →
2020 The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration - Flop Similar →
2020 The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II Self Hit Similar →
2020 The Disney Family Singalong Self - Performer Super Hit Similar →
2019 Holidays With the Houghs Himself - Host Flop Similar →
2019 Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event Self - Host Hit Similar →
2018 A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy Self Hit Similar →
2016 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration Self - Host Flop Similar →
2016 Hairspray Live! Corny Collins Hit Similar →
2016 The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration - Flop Similar →
2016 Shorebreak: The Clark Little Story Himself Average Similar →
2016 Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney Self - Host Super Hit Similar →
2013 Make Your Move Donny Average Similar →
2012 Rock of Ages Dancer Average Similar →
2001 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Ravenclaw Student (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →

Derek Hough - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Derek Hough?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Derek Hough is "Dancing With The Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Moments" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Derek Hough acted in?

Derek Hough has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Derek Hough?

Other notable films include "The Disney Family Singalong", "The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration", and "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone".