Derek Theler

Derek Theler
Born (1986-10-29) October 29, 1986
Alaska, United States
Alma mater Colorado State University
Occupation actor, model
Years active 2007–present
Height 6' 6" (1.98)[1]
Website derektheler.com

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.[2] He also auditioned for Captain America but was not cast.[3]

In between acting gigs, Theler appeared as a model in TV commercials. He first landed a coveted Coke Zero commercial in 2009.[4] This then followed by a campaign for State Farm, in which he played a 'hot guy' who is 'sensitive' and has a 'dark side.'[5] He has also been in commercials for Nike, Kayak.com, Arby's, and Verizon.[6]

Aside from acting, he was also the writer and executive producer of a short film called Intrusion.[7] 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.[8][9] Also that year, Theler starred as Riggins in the web series Project S.E.R.A..[10]

In 2015, he starred as Chase Walker in the movie Shark Killer, which released on June 16, 2015 via digital download.[11] 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.[12] The Christmas movie premiered on Ion television on December 6, 2015.[13][14]

On November 19, 2015, Theler starred in the Funny or Die parody titled Chicago Sanitation.[15] 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).[16] 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.[17]

Personal life

He attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Theler was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 3.[18] Theler was in a relationship with actress and scientist Christina Ochoa between 2014 and early 2016. [19][20]

Filmography

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

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2013 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV: Breakout Baby Daddy Nominated

External links

References

  1. ↑ Terrones, Terry. "MEDIA BUZZ: Q&A with actor and Colorado-native Derek Theler". ColoradoSprings.com. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  2. ↑ Corriston, Michelle (11 July 2012). "Baby Daddy: Derek Theler Talks About His New Hit Show". College Magazine. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  3. ↑ "Derek Theler Prepares For The Season Finale Of 'Baby Daddy'". KTTV. Retrieved 2015-11-26.
  4. ↑ "Coca-Cola Zero NANODISK". YouTube. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  5. ↑ "State Farm "Like a Good Neighbor" Darkside Ad". YouTube. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  6. ↑ "Derek Theler - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  7. ↑ Derek Theler at the Internet Movie Database
  8. ↑ "Derek Theler plays Danny Wheeler". Baby Daddy. ABC family. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
  9. ↑ Lowry, Brian (18 June 2012). "Baby Daddy". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
  10. ↑ "Project: S.E.R.A - Original Sci-Fi Series - Episode 1 of 6". YouTube. 2013-01-30. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
  11. ↑ "Shark Killer". iTunes. Retrieved 2015-06-16.
  12. ↑ "How Sarah Got Her Wings on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
  13. ↑ "Networks begin eight weeks of Christmas movies". Gusto. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
  14. ↑ "Serial Scoop: ION Movie 'How Sarah Got Her Wings' Premieres Tonight, Stars Lindsey Gort, Derek Theler". www.serialscoop.com. Retrieved 2015-12-07.
  15. ↑ "Chicago Sanitation". Funny Or Die. Retrieved 2015-11-20.
  16. ↑ "Secret Summer Movie".
  17. ↑ Whitney Avalon (2016-04-06), FREYA vs RAVENNA: Princess Rap Battle (Laura Marano, Derek Theler, Whitney Avalon), retrieved 2016-04-07
  18. ↑ "The Reel Deal: Derek Theler Q&A". 303 Magazine.
  19. ↑ "Derek Theler and girlfriend are Naked And Afraid in the desert". Mail Online. Retrieved 2016-04-07.
  20. ↑ "Derek Theler and Christina Ochoa - Dating, Gossip, News, Photos". Who's Dated Who?. Retrieved 2016-04-07.
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