Derrek Peels is the son of the now deceased (Leon Peels). A song writer/lead singer who performed two of his hit songs on the (American Bandstand) hosted by (Dick Clark) in the mid 60's...Unlike his father's dreams, Derrek's dreams were more physical in nature. Derrek was a running back (Canadian Football League) for ten years. After hanging up his cleats, theatre/stage acting followed which shortly led into Motion picture stunts. As a stuntman Derrek has performed in many films (The Big Hit/Get rich die tryin/Four brothers/The Hulk/Max Payne/Tiger Claws II/Legion of Gator face)etc. Through the many years of taking his bumps from being a professional football player as well as a stuntman, Derrek now feels becoming an actor was next...Derrek's first lead role was in a 94 minute video called Fvoyer. This project was a one take shoot that inspired Derrek to pursue the craft of acting full-time. In dropping his membership with A.C.T.R.A (union) allowed Derrek to seek lead roles in independent films. In gaining experience by taking on lead roles in indie films, is Derrek's way of become a household name in the film industry. Derrek now resides in (Hamilton Ontario, Canada) but he grew up in California (Venice/Santa Monica) where he hope to one day return to work with other household names, such as Denzel Washington. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Derrek Peels

Currently resides in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. [June 2008]