16 Facts About Derek Theler

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

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In between acting gigs, Derek Theler appeared as a model in TV commercials.

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Derek Theler first landed a Coke Zero commercial in 2009.

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In 2012, Derek 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.

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Derek Theler played the role of shark killer who hunts down a black-finned shark that swallowed a valuable diamond during a gang transaction.

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Derek Theler 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.

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On November 19,2015, Derek Theler starred in the Funny or Die parody titled Chicago Sanitation.

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In 2016, Derek Theler starred as Jake Kenman in family movie Secret Summer, which was released on April 2,2016 on PixL.

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Derek Theler appeared on short Princess Rap Battle, where he played the role of Huntsman and it was released on YouTube on April 6,2016.

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Derek Theler guest starred in an episode of ABC comedy American Housewife as Dirk.

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Derek Theler guest starred in Hulu's web comedy series Dollface playing the role of Ryan, a man Jules has a fling with.

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On September 24,2019, Derek Theler was cast as Sasquatch in the Paramount Network military series 68 Whiskey.

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Derek Theler was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 3.

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Derek Theler attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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Derek Theler started dating actress Lisa Marie Summerscales in May 2016.

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In July 2022, Derek Theler announced on his Instagram that he and Summerscales had become engaged.