Derek Wilson is an American actor who is best known for being cast as Donnie Schenck in Preacher in 2016. He is also well distinguished for his role in Future Man and Rectify (2013-2014). Derek has also starred in several films such as Wet Behind the Ears (2013) and Life Hack (2017).
Born Name
Derek Wilson
Nick Name
Derek
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Derek studied at Western Kentucky University. Later, he went on to learn acting at the Department of Theatre and Dance.
Then, he graduated with a Master’s Degree in Acting from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Occupation
Actor, Advocate
Manager
Derek is represented by –
- Gartner/Green Entertainment
- Innovative Artists Agency
- James Adams (Legal Advisor)
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 11½ in or 182 cm
Weight
79 kg or 174 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
(Natural)
Eye Color
Blue with a hint of Grey
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Muscular physique
Brand Endorsements
Derek has endorsed several brands including Little West.
Best Known For
- Being cast as Donnie Schenck in Preacher in 2016
- Starring in many TV shows such as Future Man and Rectify (2013-2014)
- Being featured in several films such as Wet Behind the Ears (2013) and Life Hack (2017)
First Film
Derek made his theatrical film debut as Brian in Wet Behind the Ears in 2013.
First TV Show
He made his first TV show appearance in In the Now in 2008.
Personal Trainer
Though there is not much known about Derek’s fitness regime, one thing is for sure that he does go to the gym where he focuses on building a muscular physique.
As for his diet, he mostly eats food.
Derek Wilson Favorite Things
- Look In Future Man – Wearing a red bandana and a mullet
- Movie – Rocky (1976)
Source –
Derek Wilson Facts
- He was raised in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Later, he moved to New York in order to flourish in his acting career.
- Derek is a talented Broadway actor who has performed in more than a dozen Shakespeare plays.
- Aside from acting, he is also a great guitarist.
- In 2013, he made his Broadway debut as Lennox in Macbeth.
- His character as Wolf in Future Man was inspired by his pet dog named Olive.
- He is very fond of dogs, especially Pitbulls. He also helps support the Stand Up For Pits Foundation.
- Derek is a huge New York Mets fan.
- He loves to sip on scotch or bourbon.
- Derek enjoys the sound of good rock and roll.
- Follow him on and .
Featured Image by Derek Wilson / Instagram
Facts of Derek Wilson
- full nameDerek Wilson
- weight79 kg
- height5 ft 11½ in