Derek Theler
Derek Theler | |
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Hollywood, California | |
Born | October 29, 1986 |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Colorado State University |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2007–present |
Spouse |
Lisa Marie Summerscales
(m. 2022) |
Children | 1[3] |
Modeling information | |
Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)[1] |
Hair color | Blond |
Eye color | Blue |
Agency | Donna Baldwin Agency[2] |
Derek Theler (born October 29, 1986) is an American actor and model.[4] He is best known for portraying Danny on Baby Daddy (2012–2017).
Acting career
Theler started his acting career in 2009, starring in several minor roles in TV series such as The Middle, Cougar Town, and The Hills.[5]
In between acting gigs, Theler appeared as a model in TV commercials. He first landed a
Aside from acting, he was also the writer and executive producer of a short film called Intrusion.[9]
In 2012, Theler landed his first major role when he was cast in the
In 2015, he starred as Chase Walker in the movie Shark Killer, which released on June 16, 2015 via digital download.[13] Theler played the role of shark killer who hunts down a black-finned shark that swallowed a valuable diamond during a gang transaction. He also starred as Jordan in Christmas movie How Sarah Got Her Wings, which was released on digital hd and video on demand on November 1, 2015.[14] The Christmas movie premiered on Ion television on December 6, 2015.[15][16]
On November 19, 2015, Theler starred in the
In 2017, he starred as Chris in the short film Brotherly Love alongside Krista Kalmus.
On September 24, 2019, Theler was cast as Sasquatch in the Paramount Network military series 68 Whiskey.[29] In 2022, he guest starred as Billy McShane in an episode of Leverage: Redemption.[30]
Personal life
Theler was diagnosed with
He started dating actress Lisa Marie Summerscales in May 2016.[32] In July 2022, Theler announced on his Instagram that he and Summerscales had become engaged.[33] They got married in September of the same year.[34]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | G Love
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Cliff | Short film |
2010 | Intrusion
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Mike Myers | Short film |
Valentine's Day | Masseur | Uncredited | |
Get Him to the Greek | Standard guest | Uncredited | |
2011 | Katherine Heigl Hates Balls | Model | Short film |
Camp Virginovich | Derek Moore | ||
2015 | Shark Killer | Chase Walker | |
How Sarah Got Her Wings | Jordan | ||
2015 | Chicago Sanitation | Sanitation Worker | Short film |
2016 | Secret Summer | Jake Kenman | |
2017 | Brotherly Love | Chris | Short film |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | The Hills | Himself | Guest star in episode "New Year, New Friends" |
2009 | Cougar Town | Beach Guy | Episode: "Two Gunslingers" (uncredited) |
The Middle | Sound Guy | Episode "The Scratch" (uncredited) | |
2009–2010 | The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien | Bike Cop / Loki | Uncredited |
2010 | Vampire Zombie Werewolf | Derekktor | |
2011 | Conan | All-star / Thor | |
90210 | Shawn | 2 episodes | |
2012 | Project S.E.R.A. | Riggins | Web series |
2012–2017 | Baby Daddy | Danny Wheeler | Main cast |
2017 | American Housewife | Dirk, The Pig Whisperer | Episode: "The Pig Whisperer" |
2018 | Marvel's New Warriors | Craig Hollis / Mister Immortal
|
Unsold pilot
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2019 | Wayne | Conan | Episode: "Buckle The F**k Up" |
2019 | American Gods | Donar the Great | Episode: "Donar the Great" |
2019 | Dollface | Ryan | Episode: "F*** Buddy" |
2020 | 68 Whiskey | Sasquatch | Main role |
2022 | Leverage: Redemption | Billy McShane | Episode: "The Turkish Prisoner Job" |
2023 | The Villains of Valley View | Blue Granite | 3 episodes |
2023 | The Naughty Nine | Bruno | TV movie
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Web series
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Princess Rap Battle | Huntsman
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2018 | Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe | X-O Manowar |
Music
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Jeezy
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Real Soldier #10 | Actor/Model |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2013 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV: Breakout | Baby Daddy | Nominated |
2016 | Choice TV: Liplock: shared with Chelsea Kane |
References
- ^ Men's Journal: Q&A: ‘Baby Daddy’ Star Derek Theler
- ^ "The Reel Deal: Derek Theler Q&A". 303 Magazine. 2013-08-15. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/CyYu6_3R5VD/?hl=en&img_index=1
- ^ "UPI Almanac for Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022". United Press International. October 29, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ Corriston, Michelle (11 July 2012). "Baby Daddy: Derek Theler Talks About His New Hit Show". College Magazine. Archived from the original on 12 November 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ^ "Coca-Cola Zero NANODISK". YouTube. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ^ "State Farm "Like a Good Neighbor" Darkside Ad". YouTube. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ^ "Derek Theler - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- IMDb
- ^ "Derek Theler plays Danny Wheeler". Baby Daddy. ABC family. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
- ^ Lowry, Brian (18 June 2012). "Baby Daddy". The Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ^ "Project: S.E.R.A - Original Sci-Fi Series - Episode 1 of 6". YouTube. 2013-01-30. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
- ^ "Shark Killer". iTunes. Retrieved 2015-06-16.
- ^ "How Sarah Got Her Wings on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
- ^ "Networks begin eight weeks of Christmas movies". Gusto. Archived from the original on 2015-11-03. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
- ^ "Serial Scoop: ION Movie 'How Sarah Got Her Wings' Premieres Tonight, Stars Lindsey Gort, Derek Theler". www.serialscoop.com. Retrieved 2015-12-07.
- ^ "Chicago Sanitation". Funny Or Die. Retrieved 2015-11-20.
- ^ "Secret Summer Movie".
- ^ Whitney Avalon (2016-04-06), FREYA vs RAVENNA: Princess Rap Battle (Laura Marano, Derek Theler, Whitney Avalon), retrieved 2016-04-07
- ^ Lovett, Jamie (October 8, 2016). "Ninjak Vs. The Valiant Universe Trailer Released At NYCC". ComicBook.com.
- ^ DJI (2017-02-14), DJI - Brotherly Love (A Short Film for Valentine's Day), retrieved 2017-02-28
- ^ "Marvel's 'New Warriors' Sets Its Cast — Including Squirrel Girl (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2017-07-10). "'Marvel's New Warriors' Sets Cast; Milana Vayntrub Is Squirrel Girl". Deadline. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
- ^ Polito, Thomas (September 15, 2019). "Exclusive: Marvel's 'New Warriors is Dead; Superhero Show Fails to Find a New Home". The GWW. Archived from the original on September 16, 2019. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
- ^ "Dirk - American Housewife | TVmaze". www.tvmaze.com. Retrieved 2017-11-08.
- ^ "Valiant Entertainment". Valiant Entertainment. 17 April 2018. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
- ^ Stephens, Emily L. (15 April 2019). "Drumroll, please, as American Gods comes to the cabaret". TV Club. Retrieved 2019-04-16.
- ^ "Derek Theler on Instagram: "It's official, @hulu just dropped the first season of Dollface and @katdenningsss is amazing and hilarious. I had a great time working on…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-25. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2019-09-24). "'68 Whiskey': Derek Theler, Beth Riesgraf & Lamont Thompson Among Six Cast In Paramount Network Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ^ Leverage: Redemption: The Turkish Prisoner Job | TVmaze, retrieved 2023-01-04
- ^ "The Reel Deal: Derek Theler Q&A". 303 Magazine. 15 August 2013.
- ^ "Live Ramp Up". 7 March 2017.
- ^ @derektheler (July 6, 2022). "🙌🏼❤️💍 @lsummerscales" – via Instagram.
- ^ @derektheler (September 18, 2022). "9.18.22 ❤️❤️ @lsummerscales" – via Instagram.
External links
- Derek Theler at IMDb
- Derek Theler on Facebook