Derek Hough

Derek Hough (born May 17, 1985 in Salt Lake City, Utah) is an American dancer, choreographer, musician, actor, and director.

Derek Hough
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Derek Hough in 2009
Born (1985-05-17) May 17, 1985 (age 39)
OccupationDancer, actor, singer-songwriter, musician, choreographer, director
Years active2007-present

He has been a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars since fall 2007. He has competed with Ricki Lake, Nicole Scherzinger, Brooke Burke, Jennifer Grey, Maria Menounos and Shawn Johnson.

Biography

Hough grew up in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Personal life

Hough's sister is Julianne Hough, also a dancer in Dancing with the Stars until 2009.[1]

References

  1. "Dancing with the Stars: Julianne Will Sit Out Next Season." Archived 2008-06-30 at the Wayback Machine TV Guide. November 20, 2008. Retrieved December 27, 2012.