Occupation actor, model Role Film actor Years active 2007–present Height 1.96 m | Website derektheler.com Name Derek Theler | |
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Born October 29, 1986 (age 37) ( 1986-10-29 ) Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Nominations Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Breakout Star Similar People Jean‑Luc Bilodeau, Chelsea Kane, Tahj Mowry, Melissa Peterman, Christina Ochoa Profiles | ||
Education Colorado State University | ||
Derek Theler’s Struggle with Diabetes
Derek Theler (born October 29, 1986) is an American film and television actor and model.
Contents
- Derek Thelers Struggle with Diabetes
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- Acting career
- Personal life
- Filmography
- References
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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.
In 2017, he starred as Chris in the short film Brotherly Love alongside Krista Kalmus. The same year, Theler was cast as Craig Hollis / Mister Immortal in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe Freeform series New Warriors.
Personal life
He attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Theler was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 3.
Filmography
Actor
-
Deadlocked: Dad of the Dead (filming) as
Iverson
-
Quarter (post-production) as
Dylan
2023
The Villains of Valley View (TV Series) as
Ty Thomas / Blue Granite
- Power Struggle (2023) - Ty Thomas / Blue Granite
- Family Secrets (2023) - Ty Thomas / Blue Granite
2022
Leverage: Redemption (TV Series) as
Billy McShane
- The Turkish Prisoner Job (2022) - Billy McShane
2020
68 Whiskey (TV Series) as
Sasquatch
- Close Your Eyes and Jump (2020) - Sasquatch
- No Good Deed- (2020) - Sasquatch
- Do the Right Thing (2020) - Sasquatch
- Mr. Fix-It (2020) - Sasquatch
- Fight or Flight (2020) - Sasquatch
- Pain Management (2020) - Sasquatch
- Trouble in River City (2020) - Sasquatch
- Daddy Issues (2020) - Sasquatch
- Finger Lickin' Good (2020) - Sasquatch
- Buckley's Goat (2020) - Sasquatch
2019
Dollface (TV Series) as
Ryan
- F*** Buddy (2019) - Ryan
2019
American Gods (TV Series) as
Donar
- Donar the Great (2019) - Donar
2019
Wayne (TV Series) as
Conan
- Chapter Ten: Buckle The Fuck Up (2019) - Conan
2018
Ninjak vs the Valiant Universe (TV Series) as
Aric Dacia / X-O Manowar
- Finale (2018) - Aric Dacia / X-O Manowar
- Episode #1.5 (2018) - Aric Dacia / X-O Manowar
- Episode #1.4 (2018) - Aric Dacia / X-O Manowar
- Episode #1.3 (2018) - Aric Dacia / X-O Manowar
- Episode #1.2 (2018) - Aric Dacia / X-O Manowar
- Premiere (2018) - Aric Dacia / X-O Manowar
2017
New Warriors (TV Series) as
Craig Hollis / Mister Immortal
- Marvel's New Warriors (2017) - Craig Hollis / Mister Immortal
2017
American Housewife (TV Series) as
Dirk
- The Pig Whisperer (2017) - Dirk
2012
Baby Daddy (TV Series) as
Danny Wheeler
- Daddy's Girl (2017) - Danny Wheeler
- What's in the Box?! (2017) - Danny Wheeler
- The Rebound (2017) - Danny Wheeler
- You Cruise, You Lose (2017) - Danny Wheeler
- The Sonny-Moon (2017) - Danny Wheeler
- The Third Wheeler (2017) - Danny Wheeler
- When Elle Freezes Over (2017) - Danny Wheeler
- A Mother of a Day (2017) - Danny Wheeler
- Ben Rides a Unicorn (2017) - Danny Wheeler
- Pro and Con (2017) - Danny Wheeler
- To Elle and Back (2017) - Danny Wheeler
- My Fair Emma (2016) - Danny Wheeler
- Condom Conundrum (2016) - Danny Wheeler
- She Said, Ben Said (2016) - Danny Wheeler
- The Love Seat (2016) - Danny Wheeler
- Double Date Double Down (2016) - Danny Wheeler
- Unholy Matrimony (2016) - Danny Wheeler
- Not So Great Grandma (2016) - Danny Wheeler
- High School Diplomacy (2016) - Danny Wheeler
- Ben-semination (2016) - Danny Wheeler
- Trial by Liar (2016) - Danny Wheeler
- Homecoming and Going (2016) - Danny Wheeler
- Stupid Cupid (2016) - Danny Wheeler
- Room-Mating (2016) - Danny Wheeler
- The Return of the Mommy (2016) - Danny Wheeler
- Never Ben Jealous (2016) - Danny Wheeler
- The Dating Game (2016) - Danny Wheeler
- The Tuck Stops Here (2016) - Danny Wheeler
- Ben-geance (2016) - Danny Wheeler
- Reinventing the Wheeler (2016) - Danny Wheeler
- Love and Carriage (2016) - Danny Wheeler
- It's a Nice Day for a Wheeler Wedding (2015) - Danny Wheeler
- What Happens in Vegas (2015) - Danny Wheeler
- Till Dress Do Us Part (2015) - Danny Wheeler
- Ring Around the Party (2015) - Danny Wheeler
- Parental Guidance Suggested (2015) - Danny Wheeler
- Wheeler War (2015) - Danny Wheeler
- Lowering the Bar (2015) - Danny Wheeler
- One Night Stand Off (2015) - Danny Wheeler
- It Takes a Village Idiot (2015) - Danny Wheeler
- Home Is Where the Wheeler Is (2015) - Danny Wheeler
- A Love/Fate Relationship (2015) - Danny Wheeler
- You Give Real Estate a Bad Name (2015) - Danny Wheeler
- Happy Birthday Two You (2015) - Danny Wheeler
- An Officer and a Gentle Ben (2015) - Danny Wheeler
- House of Cards (2015) - Danny Wheeler
- The Mother of All Dates (2015) - Danny Wheeler
- Over My Dead Bonnie (2015) - Danny Wheeler
- Mugging for the Camera (2015) - Danny Wheeler
- I See Crazy People (2015) - Danny Wheeler
- She Loves Me, She Loves Me Note (2015) - Danny Wheeler
- It's a Wonderful Emma (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- Strip or Treat (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- You Can't Go Home Again (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- All Aboard the Love Train (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- Foos It or Lose It (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- Baby Steps (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- Flirty Dancing (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- Curious Georgie (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- From Here to Paternity (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- Livin' on a Prom (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- Play It Again, Bonnie (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- Send in the Clowns (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- The Wingmom (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- An Affair Not to Remember (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- Go Brit or Go Home (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- A Knight to Remember (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- The Bet (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- Romancing the Phone (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- Life's a Beach (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- Bonnie's Unreal Estate (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- Lights! Camera! No Action! (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- The Lying Game (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- The Naked Truth (2014) - Danny Wheeler
- Emma's First Christmas (2013) - Danny Wheeler
- Surprise! (2013) - Danny Wheeler
- The Playdate's the Thing/The Emma Dilemma (2013) - Danny Wheeler
- All Riled Up (2013) - Danny Wheeler
- The Christening (2013) - Danny Wheeler
- Whatever Lola Wants (2013) - Danny Wheeler
- Test Anxiety (2013) - Danny Wheeler
- All's Flair in Love and War (2013) - Danny Wheeler
- Never Ben in Love (2013) - Danny Wheeler
- On the Lamb-y (2013) - Danny Wheeler
- Ben's Big Gay-Care Adventure (2013) - Danny Wheeler
- The Slump (2013) - Danny Wheeler
- New Bonnie vs. Old Ben (2013) - Danny Wheeler
- The Wheeler and the Dealer (2013) - Danny Wheeler
- There's Something Fitchy Going On (2013) - Danny Wheeler
- I'm Not That Guy (2013) - Danny Wheeler
- Something Borrowed, Something Ben (2012) - Danny Wheeler
- A Wheeler Family Christmas Outing (2012) - Danny Wheeler
- The Daddy Whisperer (2012) - Danny Wheeler
- May the Best Friend Win (2012) - Danny Wheeler
- Take Her Out of the Ballgame (2012) - Danny Wheeler
- Married to the Job (2012) - Danny Wheeler
- Guys, Interrupted (2012) - Danny Wheeler
- The Nurse and the Curse (2012) - Danny Wheeler
- I Told You So (2012) - Danny Wheeler
- Pilot (2012) - Danny Wheeler
2017
Brotherly Love (Short) as
Chris
2016
Princess Rap Battle (TV Series short) as
The Huntsman
- Freya vs. Ravenna (2016) - The Huntsman
2016
Secret Summer (TV Movie) as
Jake
2015
Chicago Sanitation (Short) as
Sanitation Worker
2015
How Sarah Got Her Wings as
Jordan
2015
Shark Killer as
Chase Walker
2015
General Hospital (TV Series) as
Derek
- Episode #1.13241 (2015) - Derek
2013
Project: SERA (TV Series) as
Riggins
- Immunity (2013) - Riggins
- No Heroes (2013) - Riggins
- Regeneration Agenda (2013) - Riggins
- No Choice (2013) - Riggins
- Patient Zero (2013) - Riggins
- Pilot (2013) - Riggins
2012
The Grass Is Greener (Short) as
Jay
2012
Camp Virginovich as
Derek Moore
2011
Katherine Heigl Hates Balls (Video short) as
Model
2011
90210 (TV Series) as
Shawn
- Rush Hour (2011) - Shawn
- Up in Smoke (2011) - Shawn
2011
Conan (TV Series) as
Thor / All-Star
- Grandpa's Secret, Grandma's Shame (2011) - Thor (uncredited)
- Airforce One 2: Revenge of President Dracula (2011) - All-Star (uncredited)
2010
Vampire Zombie Werewolf (TV Series) as
Derekktor
2010
Intrusion (Short) as
Mike Evers
2010
Get Him to the Greek as
Standard Guest (uncredited)
2010
Valentine's Day as
Masseur (uncredited)
2009
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) as
La'ki / Bike Officer
- Gary Oldman/Dax Shepard/Vampire Weekend (2010) - La'ki
- Jonah Hill/Cheryl Hines/Dan Naturman (2009) - Bike Officer
2009
G Love (Short) as
Cliff
2009
Rihanna Feat. Jeezy: Hard (Music Video) as
Soldier
2009
Cougar Town (TV Series) as
Beach Guy
- Two Gunslingers (2009) - Beach Guy (uncredited)
2009
The Middle (TV Series) as
Sound Guy
- The Scratch (2009) - Sound Guy (uncredited)
Writer
2010
Intrusion (Short) (screenplay) / (story)
Producer
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Deadlocked: Dad of the Dead (executive producer) (filming)
2010
Intrusion (Short) (executive producer)
Self
2013
Home & Family (TV Series) as
Self / Self - Guest
- Bill Engvall/Derek Theler/Emily Hutchinson (2020) - Self
- Melissa Peterman & Derek Theler/Alicia Machaco/Fabio Viviani (2017) - Self
- The Cast of "Baby Daddy"/Tito Jackson/Nicky Whelan & Kerry Rhodes/Daniel Fogelson & Jordan Barrocas (2016) - Self
- Episode #2.77 (2014) - Self - Guest
- Episode #2.62 (2013) - Self - Guest
- Episode dated 28 May 2013 (2013) - Self - Guest
2019
Red Carpet Report (TV Series short) as
Self
- American Gods S2 Premiere (2019) - Self
2017
Harry (TV Series) as
Self
- "Baby Daddy" Cast/Leading Lady/Gazillion Bubbles Show (2017) - Self
2017
Check My Numbers x Dexcom (Short) as
Self
2016
The Doctors (TV Series) as
Self
- The Doctors' Friday News Feed: Government (2016) - Self
2016
Noches con Platanito (TV Series)
- Lea DeLaria/Dereck Theler/Alexya Larios/Rotimi/Joss Favela (2016)
2015
Rachael Ray (TV Series) as
Self
- Happy 4th of July! (2015) - Self
2014
Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration (TV Special) as
Self (as Cast of Baby Daddy)
2014
Steve Harvey (TV Series) as
Self
- Romance at Any Age/The Cast of "Baby Daddy"/First Date (2014) - Self
2014
One Question Interviews (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- What TV Shows Does Baby Daddy's Derek Theler Geek Out About? (2014) - Self - Guest
2014
Teen Choice Awards 2014 (TV Special) as
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
2013
Good Day L.A. (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 14 August 2013 (2013) - Self
2013
Hey Tucker! (TV Mini Series) as
Derek Theler
- New Talk Show (2013) - Derek Theler
2012
81st Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (TV Special) as
Self
2012
The Chew (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Fifty Dollar Friday (2012) - Self - Guest
2007
The Hills (TV Series) as
Self - Lauren's Date
- New Year, New Friends (2007) - Self - Lauren's Date
References
Derek Theler Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA