Hey there! I’m Derek Yates, a Los Angeles-based SAG-AFTRA actor and digital creator.
To some I’m a Chattanooga, TN native. Others know me as “Ellen’s New Gardener” after a viral video submission. And for those who don’t know, I’ll quickly fill you in.
I began my career in the Southeast after signing with The Jana VanDyke Agency (still represented since 2012) where I gained much experience and was able to get the needed credits to join SAG-AFTRA before moving to Los Angeles in 2016.
When I’m not acting, I’m usually working out, hanging out with friends, hiking, and working on photography.