Derek Mears

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 29, 1972

Birth Place: Bakersfield, California, USA

About Derek Mears

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Derek Mears (born April 29, 1972) is an American actor and stuntman, best known for his role as Jason Voorhees in the reboot of Friday the 13th.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Derek Mears reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Horror

The majority of Derek Mears's filmography leans towards the Horror genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Derek Mears remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in SockMonster, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Derek Mears Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Derek Mears's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

SockMonster — Anne, shattered by the loss of her young daughter, refuses to let her go and finds out it’s not only socks that go missi

SockMonster

2018•Horror

★9.1

The United Monster Talent Agency (2010) movie poster

★9.1

The United Monster Talent Agency — A short comedy spoof about Universal Monsters and their everyday unconventional work done at their very own talent agenc

The United Monster Talent Agency

2010•Comedy

★8.0

★8.0

The Intervention — All good things must come to an end. Or do they? Adam Green comes face to face(s) with one of his worst nightmares in th

The Intervention

2018•Comedy

★7.9

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013) movie poster

★7.9

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th — Taking inspiration from Peter M. Bracke's definitive book of the same name, this seven-hour documentary dives into the m

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

2013•Documentary

★7.2

★7.2

Monster Problems — Three hungry monsters meet their match in a child's bedroom on Halloween night.

Monster Problems

2015•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Derek Mears.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Shelby Oaks	Tarion	Average	Similar →
2024	Salem's Lot	Hubert Marsten	Average	Similar →
2024	Lion-Girl	Kaisei Kishi	Flop	Similar →
2023	Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire	Simeon	Average	Similar →
2023	The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special	Self	Flop	Similar →
2019	Slayer: The Repentless Killogy	Blake	Hit	Similar →
2019	Alita: Battle Angel	Romo	Hit	Similar →
2018	The Intervention	Monster	Super Hit	Similar →
2018	SockMonster	SockMonster	Super Hit	Similar →
2018	For the Love of Halloween	Himself	Flop	Similar →
2017	From Jennifer	Butch Valentine	Flop	Similar →
2017	I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore	Donkey Dick	Hit	Similar →
2016	Live by Night	Donnie Gishler	Average	Similar →
2016	Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping	Limo Driver	Hit	Similar →
2015	Freaks of Nature	Wolf	Average	Similar →
2015	Monster Problems	Vylgoth	Hit	Similar →
2014	Lost Time	Mr. Elliot	Flop	Similar →
2014	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles	Dojo Ninja	Average	Similar →
2014	Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead	Stavarin	Hit	Similar →
2013	Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2013	Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters	Cyclops #1	Average	Similar →
2013	Venom: Truth in Journalism	Bullseye	Flop	Similar →
2013	Hatchet III	Hawes	Average	Similar →
2013	Compound Fracture	William	Flop	Similar →
2013	Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters	Edward	Average	Similar →
2013	Gangster Squad	Bridge Goon	Average	Similar →
2012	The Aggression Scale	Chissolm	Average	Similar →
2011	Arena	Brutus Jackson	Flop	Similar →
2011	Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides	Master-at-Arms	Hit	Similar →
2010	The United Monster Talent Agency	UMTA Handler	Super Hit	Similar →
2010	Predators	Classic Predator	Average	Similar →
2010	MacGruber	Large Henchman	Flop	Similar →
2010	His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th	Self	Hit	Similar →
2009	Friday the 13th	Jason Vorhees	Average	Similar →
2009	Hellbinders	Legion	Flop	Similar →
2008	Ring of Death	Huey	Flop	Similar →
2008	Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull	Russian Soldier (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
2008	Resident Evil: Degeneration	Greg Glenn / G-Curtis (motion capture)	Hit	Similar →
2007	Dragon Wars: D-War	Bounty Hunter #3	Flop	Similar →
2007	The Hills Have Eyes 2	Chameleon	Average	Similar →
2006	Pro-Life	The Father	Average	Similar →
2005	Zathura: A Space Adventure	Lead Zorgon	Average	Similar →
2005	Cursed	Werewolf	Flop	Similar →
2003	The Haunted Mansion	French Duellist (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
2002	Love and a Bullet	The Milkman	Flop	Similar →
2002	Signs	Alien on the Roof (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
2002	Men in Black II	Mosh Tendrils	Average	Similar →
1999	Wild Wild West	Metal Head (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1995	The Demolitionist	Chuck X	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Broken Oaks	-	Flop	Similar →

Derek Mears - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Derek Mears?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Derek Mears is "SockMonster" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Derek Mears acted in?

Derek Mears has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Derek Mears?

Other notable films include "The United Monster Talent Agency", "The Intervention", and "Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th".