Despite being born in California, Derek Gaines developed his comedic skills while growing up in Philadelphia. He presently resides in New York City, where he gives frequent performances and offers a distinctive viewpoint on growing up African American in the suburbs. Derek's first big break occurred when he advanced to the Bill Bellamy Who's Got Jokes semifinals. In Philadelphia's Phunniest Person... read full bio
Derek Gaunt is an expert on hostage negotiation practices. He has guest lectured at world renowned universities like Georgetown McDonough School of Business and trained organizations around the world on how to apply hostage negotiation principles to the business world. Derek has 29 years of law enforcement experience including 20 years as a member and leader of hostage negotiation... read full bio
Derek Harper is a former American professional basketball player. A Second-Team All-American at the University of Illinois, he was the 11th overall pick of the NBA Draft. Harper played as a point guard for 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association with the Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers. Harper went out with a bang,... read full bio
Derek Hough is a professional dancer, choreographer, actor, and singer. Best known for his work on Dancing with the Stars, where he has won a record of six seasons, Hough’s professional Latin and ballroom dance enthralls audiences across the nation. Nominated nine times for the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography, Hough has won two of the awards. He has... read full bio
Because of his unique comedic voice and impressive interactive magic, Derek Hughes is one of the most in-demand acts working the college market today. He has performed for thousands of people at hundreds of college campuses and comedy clubs all across the United States. Derek was a writer and cast member on MTV's Room 401, where he assisted in the... read full bio
By the time he stepped away from baseball, after a historic 20-year career with the New York Yankees, Derek Jeter had established himself as one of the most respected men to ever have played the game. His reputation is that of an unmatched leader both on and off the field, his name synonymous with hard work, dedication and class. Jeter... read full bio
Derek Jones is a Nashville singer and songwriter. Jones performs distinct music, combining a rock attitude with country style vocals. From popular cable television to bars and honky-tonks around the nation, Jones has a song for audiences of all kinds. Jones has shared the stage with artists like Billy Ray Cyrus, Ted Nugent, and David Allan Coe. In addition, Jones... read full bio
Derek Klena is an American actor and singer. He is best known for playing Eddie Birdlace in the off-Broadway production of ‘Dogfight’ and for playing Fiyero Tigelaar in the Broadway production of ‘Wicked’. Klena’s other Broadway credits include playing Michael in ‘The Bridges of Madison County’ and Dmitry in ‘Anastasia’. He’s also been in the off-Broadway production of ‘Carrie’ and... read full bio
Derek Mason is an American football coach and former football cornerback who is currently the head coach at Vanderbilt University. Mason was born in Phoenix, Arizona, and he began his career playing high school football where he was a four-year letterman and two-year starter. Mason went on to play college football at Northern Arizona and after graduating, he began his... read full bio
Derek Mio is a film and television actor. He is best known for his roles as Wade Matthews in ‘Greek’ and ‘Supergirl’. Apart from acting in films and television, Mio also does stand up comedy. He has performed at the Hollywood Improv, HaHa Comedy Club, The Laugh Factory, and The Comedy Store. Mio has his Bachelor of Arts degree from... read full bio
Derek Rackley is an American former professional football long snapper/tight end who played in the NFL. Rackley was born in Apple Valley, Minnesota, and he began his career playing football in high school. During his high school career, Rackley was an All-State honorable mention honoree as well as an academic all-state honoree. After graduating high school, Rackley went on to... read full bio
A two-time Stanley Cup champion and former professional ice hockey center from Canada, Derek Michael Sanderson (born June 16, 1946), well known by the moniker "Turk," was instrumental in changing the perception of professional athletes throughout the 1970s. The legendary overtime goal by Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins, which won the 1970 Stanley Cup Finals and is regarded as... read full bio
Derek Sherrod is a former American professional football offensive tackle who played in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers. Sherrod was born in Chula Vista, California, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was a first-team All-State selection in Class 3A by the Mississippi Association of Coaches at offensive tackle. Sherrod went on to... read full bio
Derek Spence has become known for his tribute show to one of country music’s greatest, George Strait. Spence was born and raised in Texas himself and graduated from the Performing Arts Production from South Plains College. Over the years he has performed all over including the world famous Grand Ole Opry. He started his George Strait tribute show after being... read full bio
Derek Webster is an American actor who is best known for playing Raleigh Jordan in television series “Night Man”, Dr. Carl Belle in series “Mental”, Jackson Holt in series “Ray Donovan”, Raymond in series “NCIS: New Orleans”, and Hank in series “In the Dark”. Webster has also had roles in films “Independence Day”, “Godzilla”, and “Extraordinary Measures”. Webster graduated from... read full bio
Nashville-born Derek Wells is a first-call multi-instrumentalist, producer, music publisher and two-time Academy of Country Music Award winner. For singers such as Maren Morris, Blake Shelton, Shakira, Kenny Chesney, Scotty McCreery, Carrie Underwood, P!nk, Kid Rock, Florida Georgia Line, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Lady Antebellum, Morgan Wallen and Thomas Rhett, Wells has been credited on over 70 #1 hits. Wells was the... read full bio
Derek Wilson is an American actor best known for playing Donnie in AMC’s television series “Preacher” and Wolf in Hulu series “Future Man”. He started his career in acting during his time at Western Kentucky University at the Department of Theatre and Dance. Upon graduating, Wilson moved to New York City where he studied at New York University’s Tisch School... read full bio
Derik Fein has had over 50 million plays globally since the publication of his debut album, Vertigo. His hit tune, "Don't Matter," reached the top of the music charts. His song appeared in the Lionsgate movie "My Fake Boyfriend" and on NBC's "The Voice." The goal of this Technicolor crooner is to revive the kind of upbeat music that was... read full bio
Dermontti Dawson is an American former professional football center who played in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers the entirety of his career. Dawson was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was an all-state offensive tackle. Dawson went on to play college football at the University of Kentucky where he... read full bio
An Irish musician named Dermot Kennedy creates a sound that is a cross between hip-hop, RnB, folk, and indie rock. James Blake and Bon Iver are two artists whose styles are comparable to Kennedy's. In addition to his debut album, which is simply titled Kennedy, he has also published an EP titled "Doves and Ravens." Songs such as "Power Over Me,"... read full bio
