Derek Hough is an American dancer, choreographer, musician and actor. A world champion in Latin American Dance, Hough has appeared since September 2007 on the hit U.S. television series Dancing with the Stars, where he is currently the only three-time champion , one-time finalist , three-time semi-finalist , and a quarter-finalist . Hough has earned three Creative Arts Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Choreography for his work on the show. Prior to joining Dancing with the Stars, Hough starred as Ren in the 2006 original cast production of Footloose: The Musical at the Novelo... Theatre in London's West End, as well as on the 2006 U.K. national tour. Hough's West End performance earned him a nomination as The Stuart Phillips London Newcomer of the Year in the Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Awards.
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| Birthdate: | May 17, 1985 |
| Birthplace: | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Age: | 27 |
| Height: | 5' 10" |
| Religion: | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| Also known as: | Derek Hough, derek_hough, Hough, Derek |