Derek Wilson (born July 19, 1982) is an American television actor. He is featured in '' Rectify'', the

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series ''

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'' and is a star of the

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original series ''

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'', in which he plays the character Wolf, and the

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'' and '' The Boys'', playing the superhero Robert Vernon / The Tek-Knight.

Early life and education

Wilson grew up in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He attended

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, choosing theater as a major after randomly pointing his finger at it on a list of options. Wilson moved to New York City doing sound design work before performing in numerous Shakespeare plays. He would eventually graduate from the

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MFA acting program.

Career

Wilson visited Los Angeles for pilot season and landed his role in ''

'', and later ''

''. On ''

'', the spin-off of Prime Video's '' The Boys'', Wilson played superhero detective Robert Vernon / The Tek-Knight, before reprising the role in the main series' fourth season.

Personal life

Wilson used to be vegan, but is currently vegetarian. He is a fan of

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and tennis. He also has a pitbull. Wilson also has a cameo.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* * https://livekamp.com/american-actor-derek-wilson-bio-wiki-age-height-girlfriend-net-worth/ * https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/11/why-future-man-owes-its-great-first-season-to-dere.html * https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/12/hulu-future-man-derek-wilson-james-cameron-top-gun.html * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiexMVusEGg American male television actors Living people 1982 births {{US-tv-actor-1980s-stub