Name	Derek Hough
Height
Naionality	American
Date of Birth	17-May-1985
Place of Birth	America
Famous for

Starred in the musical adaptation of Footloose (1984) as "Ren McCormack". This was his first professional role.

Moved to London at age 12 in 1998 and has lived there since. He lives in the town of Dulwich.

At age 18 he debuted in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and was in the show for the final six months at the London Palladium.

Brother of Julianne Hough and Mara Beth Hough.

Last name is pronounced "Huff".

Shares an apartment in Los Angeles with his "Dancing with the Stars" (2005/I) co-star and band-mate Mark Ballas.

Uncles: Scott Hough, Charlie Hough.

Grandparents: Colleen and Bob Hough.

Genetic Sisters: Sharee Hough Wise, Marabeth Poole, Katherine Hough Step Siblings: Kallie Nelson, Kimberly (Nelson) Amos, AJ, Brittany plus more (all genetic and step siblings come to a total of 13 children).

Mom: Marianne Nelson (Stepdad: Aaron Nelson) Dad: Bruce Hough (Stepmom: Debra Hough).

Attended the Italia Conti Academy in London. Was classmate of Ashley Lilley.