Derek Hough

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Biography

A multi-talented performer, Derek Hough's fancy footwork and charisma took his career from the stage, to a hit television show, and eventually to the big screen. Along with his equally talented sister Julianne, he first gained mainstream attention after joining the cast of the reality competition series "Dancing with the Stars" (ABC, 2005- ) as a professional dancer who transformed various celebrities - including model Brooke Burke and actress …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

May 17, 1985

Career Milestones

2009

Formed the group Ballas Hough Band with "Dancing with the Stars" cast mate Mark Ballas; released debut album titled "BHB"

2007

Joined the cast of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" as a professional choreographer; won the competition (2008, 2010); earned an Emmy (2009, 2010) nomination for Outstanding Choreography

2007

Appeared in the BBC series "DanceX"

2006

Starred in the West End and UK touring musical production of "Footloose," based on the 1984 film

2002

Crowned IDSF World Youth Latin Champion with Aneta Piotrowska

2001

Uncredited role as a Hogwarts schoolboy in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"

Awards

2010

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography in Dancing With the Stars

2009

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography in Dancing With the Stars