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Derek Matthew Waters is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer and director. He is best known for his work on the television series Drunk History (2013–present), for which he has been nominated for seven Primetime Emmy Awards.
Born
Monday, 30 July 1979
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Hendrie | Self | 2024 |
| Mythic Quest | Phil | 2020 |
| Zeroville | Paul Schrader | 2019 |
| The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards | Self - Nominee | 2017 |
| Punching Henry | Dave the Producer | 2017 |
| Girlfriend's Day | Drew | 2017 |
| Santa Clarita Diet | Anton | 2017 |
| Hot Streets | Matt / Agent Matt / Gizzaro / Student Bully | 2016 |
| Party Legends | Self | 2016 |
| Join or Die with Craig Ferguson | Self - Special Guest | 2016 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Hendrie | Self | 2024 |
| Mythic Quest | Phil | 2020 |
| Zeroville | Paul Schrader | 2019 |
| The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards | Self - Nominee | 2017 |
| Punching Henry | Dave the Producer | 2017 |
| Girlfriend's Day | Drew | 2017 |
| Santa Clarita Diet | Anton | 2017 |
| Hot Streets | Matt / Agent Matt / Gizzaro / Student Bully | 2016 |
| Party Legends | Self | 2016 |
| Join or Die with Craig Ferguson | Self - Special Guest | 2016 |
| Garbage Time with Katie Nolan | Self | 2015 |
| The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore | Self - Panelist | 2015 |
| Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special | Himself | 2014 |
| The Rich Eisen Show | Self | 2014 |
| Dalai Lama | Tim | 2014 |
| Late Night with Seth Meyers | Self | 2014 |
| Hits | Larson | 2014 |
| @midnight | Self | 2013 |
| TakePart Live | Self - Guest | 2013 |
| Coffee Town | Roommate #2 | 2013 |
| Drunk History | Himself - Host / Self - Host / Various Characters / William Shatner / Wilbur Wright / Toledo Team Manager / Salvatore Naturale / Police Chief / NASA Director / Robert F. Kennedy / Misogynistic Doctor / Lord Baudricourt / Lead Belly Audience Member / Joseph Stalin / John McCord / John Adams / Howard Hughes / Seymour Hersh / German Diplomat / Cook County Prosecutor / George Bess / Ganymedes / Rich Man / F**kin' Confederate General Robert E. Lee / Ernest Coe / Bill Doolin's Ghost / Benjamin Walker / Benjamin Ruse / John Andre / Radu / Mark Twain / Louis Lépine / Kit Burns / John F. Kennedy / Hugh Hefner / Laurence M. Kiett / Henry McKee / Casino Owner / Lansky Associate / George Washington / Doctor / Bear / Adolph Hitler | 2013 |
| Channel 101's Top 10 Characters of All Time | Eliot Slade | 2013 |
| Maron | Derek | 2013 |
| The Brotherhood of the Traveling Rants | Self | 2013 |
| Kroll Show | Paul | 2013 |
| Larry King Now | Self - Guest | 2012 |
| Weasel Town | Dipster | 2012 |
| Men at Work | Stu | 2012 |
| This Means War | Valet | 2012 |
| Suburgatory | Jarrison | 2011 |
| New Girl | Mike | 2011 |
| Two-Legged Rat Bastards | Winstead | 2011 |
| Happy Endings | Glaze | 2011 |
| Sports Show with Norm Macdonald | Self | 2011 |
| Barbie: Princess Charm School | Brock (voice) / Brock | 2011 |
| Hall Pass | Brent | 2011 |
| Conan | Himself - Guest | 2010 |
| Punching the Clown | Dave the Intern | 2010 |
| Pretend Time | Harold | 2010 |
| The Back Room | Self | 2010 |
| Funny or Die Presents... | Derek / Dave / Gunman / Senator | 2010 |
| The Suits | Razorback | 2010 |
| The Middle | Owen Ehlert | 2009 |
| Everything | Self | 2009 |
| Paper Heart | Himself / Self | 2009 |
| Kevin Pollak's Chat Show | Self | 2009 |
| He's Just Not That Into You | Party Guest | 2009 |
| Kath & Kim | Limo Driver | 2008 |
| Downers Grove | Hogan | 2008 |
| Bar Starz | Barry | 2008 |
| Drunk History | William Henry Harrison's Advisor / Thomas Jefferson / Senator Pomeroy / Dean Trustenstein / Benjamin Franklin's Friend | 2007 |
| The Brothers Solomon | Video Store Clerk | 2007 |
| Murder Town | Eddie Vedder | 2007 |
| Cautionary Tales of Swords | Batman / Javier | 2007 |
| Clark and Michael | Guy at Laundromat | 2007 |
| Derek and Simon: The Show | Derek | 2007 |
| L33t Haxxors | Razorwire | 2007 |
| Acceptable TV | Razorwire | 2007 |
| Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | Prank Crew | 2007 |
| The Sarah Silverman Program. | Production Assistant | 2007 |
| For Your Consideration | Even Younger Actor | 2006 |
| Your Magic Touched Me | Eliot Slade | 2006 |
| The Pity Card | Derek | 2006 |
| It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Toy Store Clerk | 2005 |
| American Dad! | Gorney | 2005 |
| Channy Awards | Self | 2005 |
| The Soup | Self | 2004 |
| Melvin Goes to Dinner | 2003 | |
| Married to the Kellys | Lewis Kelly / Lewis | 2003 |
| That '80s Show | Customer | 2002 |
| Last Call with Carson Daly | Himself | 2002 |
| The District | College Kid | 2000 |
| Malcolm in the Middle | Waiter | 2000 |
| Spin City | Bungee | 1996 |
| The Daily Show | Self | 1996 |
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Drunk History | 2013 |
| Everything | 2009 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Drunk History | 2013 |
| Only the Young | 2012 |
| Funny or Die Presents... | 2010 |
| Drunk History | 2007 |
| Derek and Simon: The Show | 2007 |
| The Pity Card | 2006 |
| P.O.V. | 1988 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2020 | Emmy | Outstanding Variety Sketch Series | Nominated |
| 2019 | Emmy | Outstanding Variety Sketch Series | Nominated |
| 2019 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series | Nominated |
| 2018 | Emmy | Outstanding Variety Sketch Series | Nominated |
| 2017 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series | Nominated |
| 2017 | Emmy | Outstanding Variety Sketch Series | Nominated |
| 2016 | Emmy | Outstanding Variety Sketch Series | Nominated |
| 2015 | Emmy | Outstanding Variety Sketch Series | Nominated |
