Derek Theler
American actor

Derek Theler

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American actor
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Birth:
29 October 1986(Fort Collins)
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Introduction

Derek Theler (born October 29, 1986) is an American film and television actor and model.

Acting career

Derek started his acting career in 2009, starring in several minor roles in TV series such as The Middle, Cougar Town, and The Hills. He also auditioned for Captain America but was not cast.

In between acting gigs, Theler appeared as a model in TV commercials. He first landed a coveted Coke Zero commercial in 2009. This then followed by a campaign for State Farm, in which he played a 'hot guy' who is 'sensitive' and has a 'dark side.' He has also been in commercials for Nike, Kayak.com, Arby's, and Verizon.

Aside from acting, he was also the writer and executive producer of a short film called Intrusion. In his free time, he enjoys playing football and swimming. He currently resides in Los Angeles.

In 2012, Theler landed his first major role when he was cast in the ABC Family comedy, Baby Daddy, playing Danny Wheeler, the brother of the title character. Also that year, Theler starred as Riggins in the web series Project S.E.R.A..

In 2015, he starred as Chase Walker in the movie Shark Killer, which released on June 16, 2015 via digital download. 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. The Christmas movie premiered on Ion television on December 6, 2015.

On November 19, 2015, Theler starred in the Funny or Die parody titled Chicago Sanitation. In 2016, Theler starred as Jake Kenman in family movie Secret Summer, which was released on April 2, 2016 on PixL (On Demand and YouTube). He also appeared on short Princess Rap Battle, where he played the role of Huntsman and it was released on YouTube on April 6, 2016.

Personal life

He attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Theler was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 3. Theler was in a relationship with actress and scientist Christina Ochoa between 2014 and early 2016.

Filmography

Film

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2009 G Love Cliff Short
2010 Intrusion Mike Myers Short
Valentine's Day Masseuse Uncredited
Get Him to the Greek Standard guest Uncredited
2011 Katherine Heigl Hates Balls Model Short movie
Camp Virginovich Derek Moore
2015 Shark Killer Chase Walker
How Sarah Got Her Wings Jordan
2016 Secret Summer Jake Kenman

Television

Year Title Role Notes
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–present Baby Daddy Danny Wheeler Main Role

Web series

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe X-O Manowar

Music

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Rihanna - So Hard ft Jeezy Real Soldier #10 Actor/Model

Filmography

Film

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2009 G Love Cliff Short
2010 Intrusion Mike Myers Short
Valentine's Day Masseuse Uncredited
Get Him to the Greek Standard guest Uncredited
2011 Katherine Heigl Hates Balls Model Short movie
Camp Virginovich Derek Moore
2015 Shark Killer Chase Walker
How Sarah Got Her Wings Jordan
2016 Secret Summer Jake Kenman

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2013 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV: Breakout Baby Daddy Nominated
2016 Choice TV: Liplock: shared with Chelsea Kane