Derek Hough

Derek Hough is a Latin and ballroom dancer, choreographer, actor, author, and singer from the United States. He is most known for his appearances on ABC’s reality dance show “Dancing with the Stars” from 2007 to 2016, during which time he won the contest multiple times. He has won a record-breaking six seasons, receiving a total of nine nominations, and winning two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography for several of the show’s performances. Hough has also won the WDSF World Latin Championship in 2002, the Blackpool U-21 Latin Championship in 2003, as well as the LA Outstanding Dancer of the Year and the New York Dance Alliance Outstanding Dance honors.

What is Derek Hough’s net worth?

Derek Hough, the DWTS star, has amassed a net worth of $4 million as of 2019, and his average pay is around $50,000. His professional dancing and acting careers have netted him a sizable income. From 2007 until 2016, he was the multi-time winner of the reality TV show Dancing with the Stars. He has also accrued value from other television programmes, such as Entertainment Tonight, which he hosted from 2007 to 2018. Similarly, he is an actor who starred in the 2001 blockbuster film ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,’ which grossed $974.8 million at the box office for Warner Bros. Pictures. He’s also a published author with best-selling books on Amazon. Derek also owns a $1.795 million development property in Sherman Oaks with 3,358 square feet. In late 2014, he apparently sold his Studio City home for $1.85 million.

Hough’s net worth is predicted to be approximately $8 million by 2020, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

What is Derek Hough famous for?

Hough is most recognized for his work on the ABC dance competition series Dancing with the Stars, where he won a record-breaking six seasons and received a total of nine nominations, winning two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography for numerous of the show’s routines.

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Derek Hough is an American professional Latin and ballroom dancer
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Who are Derek Hough parents?

He is the son of Mari Anne Hough and Bruce Robert Hough, the former Utah Republican Party chairman. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 17, 1985. Sharee, Marabeth, Katherine, and Julianne Hough are his four sisters. Hough was taken to London by his divorced parents when he was 12 years old to live and learn with dance masters Corky and Shirley Ballas. Julianne, his sister, would join him after a few months. For eight years, Hough remained in London. Hough and his children were educated at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, where they learned song, drama, gymnastics, and a variety of dance styles such as jazz, ballet, and tap.

The three kids established the pop music trio 2B1G (“2 Boys, 1 Girl”), which competed in dance contests in the United Kingdom and the United States and was featured on UK television shows. Hough also mastered the piano, guitar, and drums. He received his education at the Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts in London’s Goswell Rd. He is of White ethnicity and is of American nationality. His zodiac sign is Taurus, and his faith is Christianity.

How is Derek Hough’s career?

Derek began his acting career in 2001 with the film ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.’ Rock of Ages (2012) and Make Your Move 3D were two other films in which he appeared (2013). With the premiere of BBC One’s TV show DanceX in 2007, he began his dancing career at the age of 22. In 2007, he joined the fourth season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, when he partnered with actress Jennie Garth. Hough and Garth advanced to the semi-finals and finished fourth. Up to 2016, he has a record-setting six seasons on DWTS, with a total of nine nominations, two Primetime Emmy Honors for Outstanding Choreography, and other awards in various categories.

In addition, Hough has been in a number of theater plays, including the 2006 London West End production of Footloose: The Musical and the 2015 New York Spring Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Making Your Move, a South Korean-American independent dance film, featuring him in 2013. He also had a recurring role on ABC’s musical drama Nashville until 2014. Hough portrayed Corny Collins in NBC’s live musical TV show Hairspray Live! on December 7, 2016. Hough debuted as a judge on NBC’s new dancing competition series World of Dance in May 2017. In addition, he returned as a judge for the second and third seasons. Hough hosted the NBC special Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event in September 2019.

Who is Derek Hough’s wife?

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Night out with my lady
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Derek Hough has not yet married. Since 2015, he has been dating Hayley Erbert, a fellow DWTS dancer. Hayley, his girlfriend, is a professional dancer who placed second in the tenth season of the popular dance competition So You Think You Can Dance. Hayley has also had an appearance on the show A Night To Remember. Hough is said to have dated a number of other women before Hayley. From 2000 through 2008, he dated British actress India de Beaufort, as well as Shannon Elizabeth (2008 to 2009),

Joanna Krupa (2009), Nicole Scherzinger (2009), Cheryl Cole (2009), Christina Jones (2009), Kristin Chenoweth (2009), Maria Menounos (2009), Nina Dobrev (2009), and Nicole Houston (2009) are all American actresses (2014). For the time being, Hough is enjoying his romantic life with his present partner, and there is no indication that they will split up.

What age is Derek Hough?

Derek Hough, the two-time Primetime Emmy Award winner, is 34 years old as of 2019. Hough is a tall man, standing at 5 feet 10 inches. He has a balanced body weight of 76 kg because he is a very beautiful dancer with a highly athletic and slim body type. He has a lovely smile on his face and appears to be young. His eyes are blue, and his hair is blonde. In addition, Hough’s physique measurements are 42-32-14.5 inches (chest-waist-biceps). Similarly, he wears a size 10 shoe (US). His dress size is unknown at this time. He identifies as a straight man.

Quick Facts About Derek Hough

Celebrated Name Derek Hough
Age 36 Years
Nick Name Derek Hough
Birth Name Derek Hough
Birth Date 1985-05-17
Gender Male
Profession Dancer
Nationality American
Place Of Birth Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Father Bruce Robert Hough
Mother Marriann Hough
Sisters Julianne Hough, Katherine Hough, Marabeth Hough and Sharee Hough
Education Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts Ltd
Ethnicity Mixed ethnicty ( English, Dutch, French-Canadian, German, Swiss-German, Irish, Scottish, Danish, Swedish, French descent)
Horoscope Taurus
Religion Mormon
Famous For work on the ABC dance competition series, Dancing with the Stars, on which he has won a record-breaking of six seasons where he got total of nine nominations out of which won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography for several routines
Marital Status Unmarried
Girl Friend Hayley Erbert
Net Worth $4 million
Height 5 feet 10 inches
Weight 76 kg
Eye Color blue
Hair Color blonde
Race White
Awards Two-time Emmy winner for Outstanding Choreography
Brand Ambassdor None
Residence Los Angeles, USA
Sexual Orientation Straight
Children 0
Career Start 2001- Present
Source of Wealth Dancing and Singing career, Acting career, Choreography, Dancing Tours, Book selling
Salary $680,000(annually)
Body Type Average
Chest Size 42 in
Waist Size 31 in
Hair Style Short
Bearded Style Stubble
Arms/Biceps 14 in
Body Measurement 42-31-14