- Born
- Birth nameDerek Gaige Conley
- Height5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
- Derek was born in Sarasota, Florida.
He began martial arts training at age 7 in Shotokan and has since expanded his repertoire to include historical fencing (rapier, sabre, etc) along with a multitude of other eastern and western weaponry over the past several decades. He has performed many standard acting roles as well as honing his improvisational theatre / comedy abilities.
Derek spent time in the United States Marine Corps and afterwards pursued a career in law enforcement. He is trained in a myriad of firearms, CQB, and military / police tactics.
Derek has been working closely with Battlestar Galactica's own Richard Hatch, martial artist/producer Michael Wehrhahn, legendary fight-master Anthony De Longis, and others.
- IMDb mini biography by: web
- Has often been cast as upscale, sarcastic villains
- Has attended Tai Chi classes taught by actress Erin Gray.
- Took the "top gun" (high scoring shooter) spot in his Police Academy class, outshooting an Air Force Pararescue Operator as well as former Marine Corps, Army, Navy, and Coast Guard personnel.
- Began martial arts fight choreography in 1985 (age 10) for public demonstrations. Assisted his Sensei by teaching newer students at 11.
- Started playing violin at age 8. Picked up guitar at age 13, drums at 17. Learning to play bagpipes (as of Nov. 2008).
- Learned to fly at 15 years old in a Cessna 182.
- Pursue your dreams... before those very dreams turn to nightmares of goals never attempted and opportunities lost forever. [September, 2010]
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