Biography: LA based with a Chicago swagger. Retired with 20+ yrs Fed Law Enforcement Experience. Jack Bauer meets Daniel Craig meets Daniel Day Lewis. Derek brings a lifetime of experience to the craft. He's often cast as the Blue Collar Detective/FBI Agent/CIA Operator, the Corrupt Politician/Fixer, or the Country Club Sh*thead Husband that is probably guilty. He is the villain you love to hate and his characters rarely lose. He loves roles that leave the audience wanting more and is known to steal scenes when given the chance.