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 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 11
2020s
- 2026
The Symphony of Dance
Movie
- 2024
- 2021
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Movie
2010s
- 2019
- 2016
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Movie
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2010
Other crew 2
2020s
- 2026
- 2020
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
Choreographer
Produced 1
Appearances49
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration
Self
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
Self - Host
- 2023
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Self - Host
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Self
- 2022
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Self
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Self - Host
Dancing with the Stars: The Pros' Most Memorable Moments
Self - Host
- 2021
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Self
The Queen Family Singalong
Self
- 2020
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Self - Host
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
Self
The Disney Family Singalong
Self - Performer
2010s
- 2019
Holidays With the Houghs
Himself - Host
Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event
Self - Host
- 2018
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
Self
- 2017
World of Dance
Self - Judge · 50 episodes
- 2016
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration
Self - Host
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
Self - Host
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
Red or Black?
Self · 1 episode
2000s
- 2009
The Streamy Awards
Self · 1 episode
- 2007
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
Self
- 2005
- 2003
1990s
- 1994
