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Derek Yates

Derek Yates

Actor

Born December 12, 1983 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

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Derek Yates is a multifaceted actor known for his roles across network television and streaming platforms, most notably as a Recurring Guest Star on NBC's Days of Our Lives. He has also appeared in Hulu's How I Met Your Father, Disney+'s American Born Chinese-where he shared the screen with Oscar winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan, as well as Oscar nominee Stephanie Hsu-and various other productions.

Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Yates launched his acting career in the Southeast, signing with The Jana VanDyke Agency in 2012. This early stage was pivotal in building the experience and credits necessary to join SAG-AFTRA, ultimately leading to his move to Los Angeles in 2016.

Beyond acting, Yates has a strong passion for fitness, photo and video editing, and pickleball, showcasing his diverse talents beyond the camera. His performance background stems from high school choir, which later led him into modeling and the entertainment industry. His stage experience includes roles in musicals such as Hairspray and The Sound of Music.

In addition to his work in entertainment, Yates has dedicated himself to advocacy and philanthropy. He co-founded the nonprofit 1N3 with his mother, Tiki Finlayson, following the tragic loss of his brother, Kevin Yates, to a drunk driver. He is also actively involved with Project Angel Food, volunteering, fundraising, and raising awareness for the nonprofit's mission to feed critically ill individuals in Los Angeles. Most recently he donated approximately 11 inches of his own hair to Locks of Love and raised funds to cover the cost of the wig after a two-year growing period in memory of his brother, who wanted to donate his hair but was unable due to the crash.

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American Born Chinese Poster

American Born Chinese TV Series2023YouTube Trainer

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Christmas Ringer Feature Film2023Tay Evans

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How I Met Your Father TV Series2022Rando

Minx TV Series2022Dan

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The Rookie: Feds TV Series2022Dante

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Titanic 666 Feature Film2022Jackson Stone

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CSI: Vegas TV Series2021Nate Kestler

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List of a Lifetime TV Movie2021nurse Kent

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The Rebels of PT-218 Feature Film2021Seaman Rich Snider

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Psycho Party Planner TV Movie2020Jeremy the Server

First Wives Club Poster

First Wives Club TV Series2019Paralegal

The Locksmith Poster

The Locksmith Feature Film2019Lane

Inner Warrior Poster

Inner Warrior Documentary2017

Just Living: The Web-Series Poster

Just Living: The Web-Series TV Series2017Adam

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S.W.A.T. TV Series2017Nurse Robinson

Tales TV Series2017Uniformed Cop

Hindsight Poster

Hindsight TV Series2015Sensitive Guy

Being Mary Jane Poster

Being Mary Jane TV Series2013Male College Student #1

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Swamp Murders TV Series2013Jay Fisher

The Last Hit Short Film2013White

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What Would You Do? TV Series2009White Boyfriend

The Ellen DeGeneres Show Poster

The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV Series2003New Temporary Gardener

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General Hospital TV Series1963Waiter

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