Derek Mears - Actor Profile

Derek Mears

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
9.1 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.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Derek Mears Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Derek Mears reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Derek Mears's work falls within the Horror genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Derek Mears's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The United Monster Talent Agency, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Derek Mears Movies Ranked

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

★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
The Intervention (2018) movie poster
★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
★7.5
SockMonster (2018) movie poster
★7.5

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
★7.4
Slayer: The Repentless Killogy (2019) movie poster
★7.4

Slayer: The Repentless Killogy: Revenge, murder, bloodshed and retribution. “Slayer: The Repentless Killogy” short film was written and directed by B.

Slayer: The Repentless Killogy

2019•Music

Full Filmography

Every movie Derek Mears has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
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 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 The Resurrection of Officer Rollins Officer Rollins Flop 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 "The United Monster Talent Agency" with a rating of 9.1/10.

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 Intervention", "Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th", and "SockMonster".

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