Derek Dixon

Actor

American Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceRaleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameDerek Alexander Dixon
Other NameDerek A. Dixon

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Marymount Manhattan College, New York
  • T. Schreiber Studio (aka The Terry Schreiber Studio), New York

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
EthnicityIrish
Marital StatusUnmarried

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

SiblingsSister - Alisa

Career

DebutDerek made his acting debut in the series 'Ruthless' (2020) portraying the character 'Dale' on BET+.
PlaywritingDerek ventured into playwriting influenced by his acting career, exploring raw human experiences through his scripts. He became a part of Working Title Playwrights in 2015.
TelevisionHe is known for his role as Dale in 'The Oval,' appearing in 85 episodes, and also worked in another Tyler Perry-directed drama titled 'Ruthless.'

Favourites

HobbiesDerek is an avid traveler and enjoys sharing his adventures through social media. He loves animals and has a pet dog.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Derek demonstrated a strong passion for acting from an early age.
2. He has taken part in numerous plays such as ‘The Lion in Winter,’ ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ and ‘The Boys in the Band.’
3. In 2016, he co-wrote and workshopped the play ‘When Things Are Lost,’ which stemmed from his own feelings of being mentally lost.
4. After winning the Essential Theatre Playwriting Competition in 2016 with 'When Things Are Lost,' he garnered attention in the theater community.
5. Derek met filmmaker Tyler Perry, leading to a role in 'Ruthless,' but the relationship soured due to allegations of harassment.
6. His experience with Tyler Perry resulted in legal action and a lawsuit for assault and professional retaliation.
7. He has written several full-length plays, including 'Homewrecker,' 'Red Snow,' 'Pictures of People,' 'Work of Art,' and 'Green Light.'
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