Derek Hough is a multi-talented entertainer, author, two-time Emmy Award winner and eight-time nominee for Outstanding Choreography. He is also the only six-time champion of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars. Derek's memoir Taking the Lead; Lessons from a Life in Motion was named to the prestigious New York Times Best-Seller list.
In 2014 and 2015 Hough and his sister Julianne teamed for a live stage dance concert MOVE Live on Tour performing in cities around the country. In 2016, Hough starred in NBC's Hairspray Live! Later this year, he moves to Broadway in the Harvey Weinstein production of Singin' in the Rain where he will star as Don Lockwood, the role Gene Kelly made famous.
Hough's upcoming work will also include joining Jennifer Lopez and Ne-yo at the judges table for World of Dance, a dance competition program that will feature solo artists competing against duos and crews in all genres of dance.
Derek Hough
May 17
Salt Lake City, Utah
13 Nominations
4 Emmys
Outstanding Choreography For Variety Or Reality Programming - 2023
Outstanding Choreography For Variety Or Reality Programming - 2022
Outstanding Choreography For Variety Or Reality Programming - 2021
Outstanding Choreography For Variety Or Reality Programming - 2021
Outstanding Choreography - 2017
Outstanding Choreography - 2016
Outstanding Choreography - 2015
Outstanding Choreography - 2014
Outstanding Choreography - 2013
Outstanding Choreography - 2013
Outstanding Choreography - 2010
Outstanding Choreography - 2010
Outstanding Choreography - 2009
Choreography For Variety Or Reality Programming: 2024 Creative Arts
Karla Puno Garcia accepts the Emmy for Outstanding Choreography For Variety Or Reality Programming at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Production Design For A Variety Or Reality Series: 2024 Creative Arts
The Team from Saturday Night Live accepts the Emmy for Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Or Reality Series at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Choreography For Variety Or Reality Programming: 75th Creative Arts
Derek Hough accepts the Emmy for Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming for Dancing With The Stars at the 75th Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Directing For A Variety Special: 75th Creative Arts
The Team from The Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show accepts the Emmy for Directing for a Variety Special at the 75th Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Picture Editing For Variety Programming: 75th Creative Arts
The Team from A Black Lady Sketch Show accepts the Emmy for Picture Editing for Variety Programming at the 75th Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Directing For A Variety Series: 75th Creative Arts
Liz Patrick accepts the Emmy for Directing for a Variety Series for Saturday Night Live at the 75th Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Whose Dance Is It Anyway?
Mandy Moore, Governor of the new Choreography Peer Group, hosts an evening of dance celebrating the work of the choreographer.
Choreography For Variety Or Reality Programming: 2021 Creative Arts
Derek Hough accepts the Emmy for Choreography For Variety Or Reality Programming for Dancing With the Stars at the 2021 Creative Arts Emmys.
65th Emmys Choreography: Rehearsal and Show
Rehearsal footage intercut with choreography performance at the 65th Emmy Awards. An original video produced by and exclusive to Emmys.com.
Choreography Performance at the 65th Emmys
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