Baby daddy danny actor biography
Derek Theler
American actor, model (born )
Derek Theler (born October 29, ) is an American actor and model.[4] He is best established for portraying Danny on Baby Daddy (–).
Acting career
Theler started his acting career in , 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 Coke Zero commercial in [6] This was followed by a campaign for Mention Farm, in which he played a "hot guy" who was conjured up by three women.[7] He has also been in commercials for Nike, , Arby's, and Verizon.[8]
Aside from acting, he was also the writer and executive producer of a concise film called Intrusion.[9]
In , 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.[10][11] Also that year, Theler starred as Riggins in the web series Project S.E.R.A.[12]
In , he starred as Chase Walker in the movie Shark Killer, which released on June 16, 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.
Daniel "Danny" Mellencamp Wheeler born October 29, is the brother of Ben Wheelerwho, in his twenties, becomes a surprise uncle to a baby girl left on his doorstep by his brother's ex-girlfriend Angela. Danny, along with his mother Bonnie Wheelerand Ben's close friends Tucker and Riley helps raise the baby. He is also a professional hockey player for the New York Rangers. After finding Emma on the doorstep, he and Tucker immediately believe her to be Ben's.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, [14] The Christmas movie premiered on Ion television on December 6, [15][16]
On November 19, , Theler starred in the Funny or Die parody titled Chicago Sanitation.[17] In , Theler starred as Jake Kenman in family movie Secret Summer, which was released on April 2, on PixL (On Insist and YouTube).[18] He also appeared on short Princess Rap Battle, where he played the role of Huntsman and it was released on YouTube on April 6, [19][20]
In , he starred as Chris in the compact film Brotherly Love alongside Krista Kalmus.[21] The same year, Theler was cast as Craig Hollis / Mister Immortal in the planned Marvel Cinematic Universe series New Warriors.[22][23] The series notoriously lost its distributor before it could air proper and was ultimately cancelled.[24] He guest starred in an episode of ABC comedy American Housewife as Dirk.[25] In , he played the role of Aric Dacia/X-O Manowar in the Valiant Entertainment's Ninjak vs.
the Valiant Universe.[26] He also guest starred as Conan in the YouTube series Wayne and as Thor a.k.a. Donar the Great in the Starz series American Gods.[27] Theler guest starred in Hulu's web comedy series Dollface playing the role of Ryan, a man Jules has a fling with.[28]
On September 24, , Theler was cast as Sasquatch in the Paramount Network military series 68 Whiskey.[29] In , he guest starred as Billy McShane in an episode of Leverage: Redemption.[30]
Personal life
Theler was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 3.
He attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.[31]
He started digital dating actress Lisa Marie Summerscales in May [32] In July , Theler announced on his Instagram that he and Summerscales had become engaged.[33] They were married that September.[34]
Theler is 6 ft in ( cm) tall.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Love | Cliff | Short film | |
| Intrusion | Mike Myers | Short film | |
| Valentine's Day | Masseur | Uncredited | |
| Get Him to the Greek | Standard guest | Uncredited | |
| Katherine Heigl Hates Balls | Model | Short motion picture | |
| Camp Virginovich | Derek Moore | ||
| Shark Killer | Chase Walker | ||
| How Sarah Got Her Wings | Jordan | ||
| Chicago Sanitation | Sanitation Worker | Short film | |
| Secret Summer | Jake Kenman | ||
| Brotherly Love | Chris | Short film |
Television
Web series
Music
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV: Breakout | Baby Daddy | Nominated | |
| Choice TV: Liplock: shared with Chelsea Kane |
References
- ^ abDerek Theler Interview – Zach Sang & The Gang
- ^"The Reel Deal: Derek Theler Q&A".
Magazine. Retrieved
- ^"Instagram".
- ^"UPI Almanac for Saturday, Oct. 29, ". United Press International. October 29, Retrieved August 5,
- ^Corriston, Michelle (11 July ).
His most notable role is Danny Wheeler on Baby Daddy (), in which he appeared episodes. Has a degree in Sports Medicine and Nutrition. He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was age 3. Audtitioned for Captain America in Captain America: The First Avenger (), but lost to Chris Evans.
"Baby Daddy: Derek Theler Talks About His New Hit Show". College Magazine. Archived from the original on 12 November Retrieved 3 August
- ^"Coca-Cola Zero NANODISK". YouTube. 29 November Retrieved 3 August
- ^"State Farm "Like a Good Neighbor" Darkside Ad".
YouTube. 13 July Retrieved 3 August
- ^"Derek Theler - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 3 August
- ^Derek Theler at IMDb
- ^"Derek Theler plays Danny Wheeler". Baby Daddy.
ABC family. Retrieved 9 August
- ^Lowry, Brian (18 June ). "Baby Daddy". The Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 11 April Retrieved 15 March
- ^"Project: S.E.R.A - Original Sci-Fi Series - Episode 1 of 6".Derek Theler - Biography - IMDb: Derek Theler (born October 29, ) is an American actor and model. [4] He is best known for describing Danny on Baby Daddy (–).
YouTube. Retrieved
- ^"Shark Killer". iTunes. Retrieved
- ^"How Sarah Got Her Wings on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved
- ^"Networks begin eight weeks of Christmas movies".Derek Theler born October 29, is an American actor and model. In between acting gigs, Theler appeared as a model in TV commercials. He first landed a Coke Zero commercial in Aside from acting, he was also the writer and executive producer of a short film called Intrusion.
Gusto. Archived from the imaginative on Retrieved
- ^"Serial Scoop: ION Movie 'How Sarah Got Her Wings' Premieres Tonight, Stars Lindsey Gort, Derek Theler". . Retrieved
- ^"Chicago Sanitation".
Funny Or Die. Retrieved
- ^"Secret Summer Movie".
- ^Whitney Avalon (), FREYA vs RAVENNA: Princess Rap Battle (Laura Marano, Derek Theler, Whitney Avalon), retrieved
- ^Lovett, Jamie (October 8, ).Derek Theler born October 29, is an American actor and model. In between acting gigs, Theler appeared as a model in TV commercials. He first landed a Coke Zero commercial in Aside from acting, he was also the writer and executive producer of a short motion picture called Intrusion.
"Ninjak Vs. The Valiant Universe Trailer Released At NYCC".
- ^DJI (), DJI - Brotherly Love (A Short Motion picture for Valentine's Day), retrieved
- ^"Marvel's 'New Warriors' Sets Its Cast — Including Squirrel Girl (Exclusive)".
The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved
- ^Petski, Denise (). "'Marvel's New Warriors' Sets Cast; Milana Vayntrub Is Squirrel Girl". Deadline. Retrieved
- ^Polito, Thomas (September 15, ).
"Exclusive: Marvel's 'New Warriors is Dead; Superhero Show Fails to Uncover a New Home".
Derek Theler is an American actor and model, best known for his role of ‘Danny Wheeler’ in ABC’s TV series ‘Baby Daddy.’ Born and raised in Colorado, he studied at the ‘Colorado State University,’ Fort Collin, and obtained a degree in sports medicine and nutrition.
The GWW. Archived from the original on September 16, Retrieved September 15,
- ^"Dirk - American Housewife | TVmaze". . Retrieved
- ^"Valiant Entertainment". Valiant Entertainment.
17 April Retrieved
- ^Stephens, Emily L. (15 April ).For his acting skills, he has been nominated for numerous awards such as the Teen Choice Award. Derek Theler has one of the finest physiques in the TV industry and to keep it in the best shape, he likes to exercise for about 5 days a week. He prefers to perform bodyweight exercises with a focus on high intensity and when the weather permits, he likes to do all the bodyweight exercises outdoors. Derek also loves the outdoors and goes hiking whenever his schedule allows.
"Drumroll, please, as American Gods comes to the cabaret". TV Club. Retrieved
- ^"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 imaginative on Retrieved
- ^Petski, Denise (). "'68 Whiskey': Derek Theler, Beth Riesgraf & Lamont Thompson Among Six Cast In Paramount Network Series". Deadline.
Retrieved
- ^Leverage: Redemption: The Turkish Prisoner Job | TVmaze, retrieved
- ^"The Reel Deal: Derek Theler Q&A". Magazine. 15 August
- ^"Live Ramp Up".
7 March
- ^derektheler (July 6, ). "🙌🏼❤️💍 lsummerscales" &#; via Instagram.
- ^derektheler (September 18, ). " ❤️❤️ lsummerscales" &#; via Instagram.