Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Derek Alexander Dixon |
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| Other Name | Derek A. Dixon |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Hometown | Raleigh, North Carolina |
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| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Siblings | Sister - Alisa |
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Career
| Debut | Derek made his acting debut in the series 'Ruthless' (2020) portraying the character 'Dale' on BET+. |
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| Playwriting | Derek 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. |
Favourites
| Hobbies | Derek is an avid traveler and enjoys sharing his adventures through social media. He loves animals and has a pet dog. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/derek__dixon/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Derek demonstrated a strong passion for acting from an early age. | |
| He has taken part in numerous plays such as ‘The Lion in Winter,’ ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ and ‘The Boys in the Band.’ | |
| In 2016, he co-wrote and workshopped the play ‘When Things Are Lost,’ which stemmed from his own feelings of being mentally lost. | |
| After winning the Essential Theatre Playwriting Competition in 2016 with 'When Things Are Lost,' he garnered attention in the theater community. | |
| Derek met filmmaker Tyler Perry, leading to a role in 'Ruthless,' but the relationship soured due to allegations of harassment. | |
| His experience with Tyler Perry resulted in legal action and a lawsuit for assault and professional retaliation. |
