Derek Keeling - Movies, Photos & Biography

Quick Copy Link

Share on Social Media

Popular

Professional

More Options

Photos Profile Poster Backdrop Stills Logo Event Publicity Product Behind the Scenes Photos Other Photos Unknown Photos Videos Awards

With his amazing and quintessential American charisma, Derek Keeling is poised to be one of his generation's most memorable performers and songwriters. After receiving his musical training and degree at the University of Kentucky he has performed all over America and across the world. Derek has now moved to Nashville to devote his time fully to his song writing. Earlier this year he recorded his Live EP, of which he was the sole writer, at the infamous Sun Studio in Memphis, TN.

Keeling is best known for his run on NBC's Grease: You're the One That I Want, in which he placed third in Broadway's largest national casting call. Keeling made his Broadway debut in the summer of 2008 as Danny Zuko in Grease. He and the musical have an illustrious, 6-year history; excluding his NBC Grease experience, Keeling estimates he has brought his own James Dean-style swagger to the classic musical for nearly 1000 performances -- across nearly every state in the nation, and always in a professional-level production. He has even taken the All-American story across the border to Canadian and European audiences. After two high-energy years on the musical's national tour -- performing along with pop icons Frankie Avalon and Chubby Checker -- Keeling feels Broadway was the "cherry on top" of his Grease experience.

After his successful Broadway run Derek took on a challenging off-Broadway production called Connect-Disconnect in which he had to stretch himself as an actor playing two very different roles in the two person musical spanning comedy and drama. For his efforts he was awarded the Midtown International Theatre Festival Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical.

His experience covers a wide range of dramas and musicals, touching every genre and audience. Keeling has been a part of many new and upcoming projects, and played the iconic role of Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli in Happy Days the Musical in Los Angeles and a prestigious, pre-Broadway run of A Tale of Two Cities, starring as Charles Darnay. Keeling was seen in the starring role of the regional premiere of All Shook Up at Musical Theatre West. The performance was hailed by critics at top publications such as the Los Angeles Times, which calls Keeling "that rarity seldom seen since the days of Cary Grant -- namely, a hunky guy who can play comedy."

Derek returned to NYC in the summer to bring his duet concert Sunday Kind of Love to the infamous Feinstein's Night Club. Keeling also recently finished a run of the new Roger Bean musical Life Could Be A Dream at the Hudson Theatre in downtown Hollywood. In the summer of 2011 he starred in a concert featuring the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein backed by California Philharmonic.

Derek Keeling Photos

See All

All Photos

Filmography

Actor

Type

Year

Grease: You're the One That I Want! Poster

Grease: You're the One That I Want! TV Series2007Self - Competitor

The Midnight Feature Film2002Roger

Featured Celebrity Photos

See All

Demi Rose Mawby Enjoys Vacation Highlights in Ibiza

Katy Perry Enjoys a Greek Cruise Following European Getaway in Mykonos

Ora Duplass Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills

Caylee Cowan Spotted Grocery Shopping in Los Angeles

Kendall Jenner Spotted Out and About in Los Angeles

Hayes Warner Shines at The Shards Launch Skate Party in Los Angeles

Meg Donnelly Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood 2026 in Beverly Hills

Emily Feld Showcases Unique Style in Bikini and Ballet Shoes for WithEvre Event

Inde Navarrette Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood 2026 in Los Angeles

Lizzy Greene Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills

Tricia Helfer Attends Los Angeles Premiere of "Anna Pigeon

Rebecca Black Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills 2026

Madison Beer Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills

Charli D'Amelio at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills, August 2026

Tate McRae Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills

Olivia Dunne Filming Scenes for "Baywatch" at Venice Beach

Hayes Warner Shines at Save Venice Un Ballo in Maschera 2026 Celestial Serenissima in New York

Monica Barbaro's Appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Julia Fox Shines at One Night Only Premiere at SVA Theater New York

Lilia Buckingham Shines at One Night Only Premiere in New York

Rhea Seehorn and Karolina Wydra Attend THR x Apple TV Leading The Narrative Women Event in LA

Chloe Campbell Models Green Bikini for Anjuum Swimwear Summer 2026 Collection

Shania Twain Headlines Exclusive One-Night SiriusXM Launch Event in New York

Emily Ratajkowski Shines at Abercrombie & Fitch Fall Denim Launch in New York

Veronika Slowikowska Shines at One Night Only Premiere in New York

Sophia La Corte Shines at One Night Only Premiere in New York

Eva Longoria Enjoys a Relaxing Beach Day in Marbella on August 3, 2026

Gillian Nation Attends The Devil's Mouth Premiere in Los Angeles

Dakota Fanning Filming Scenes for "Ella Morgan" in New York City

Monica Barbaro Shines at "One Night Only" New York Premiere