Derek Basco
Known for
Derek Basco is, by now, a veteran American actor who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. 'The First Purge' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. 'This Is 40' is close behind in visibility. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape.
Derek Basco
15 Movies
18 Series
Derek Basco is, by now, a veteran American actor who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. 'The First Purge' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. 'This Is 40' is close behind in visibility. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape.
Movies
Plays Taz
The First Purge
2018
Plays Ricky, Helicopter Crewman
Six Days Seven Nights
1998
Plays Room Service Waiter
This Is 40
2012
Plays Tommy T
Maggie Moore(s)
2023
Plays Manny
Alien Raiders
2008
Plays Salesman
Beverly Hood
1999
Plays JR
Mimic
2026
Plays Edwin Mercado
The Debut
2000
Plays Katute
Perfect Opposites
2004
Plays Gabe Yamada
Spider's Web
2002
Plays Asian Player 4
All In
2006
Plays Korean Joe
Pros & Cons
1999
Plays Lyle
Riot
1997
TV Shows
Plays Keno
Mayor of Kingstown
2021
Plays Wedding DJ
How to Get Away with Murder
2014
Plays Roy
The Guild
2007
Plays Jimmy
Becker
1998
Plays Weird Pete
Speechless
2016
Plays Actor Zuko (voice)
Avatar: The Last Airbender
2005
Plays Saloon Owner
Obi-Wan Kenobi
2022
Plays Filipino Sous Chef
Party Down
2009
Plays Kojo
The Shield
2002
Plays Johnny Toshiba
Wings
1990
Plays Mipanko
Will & Grace
1998
Plays Ano
Hawaii Five-0
2010
Plays Delivery Guy
The Odd Couple
2015
Plays Store Manager
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
2005
Plays Kid
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
1993
Plays Hank Tam
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
Plays Jeff Darcy
Criminal Minds
2005
Plays Cashier
24
2001
Latest Trailers
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Maggie Moore(s)
Full Filmography
Mimic
JR
2026
Film
VS
Asterio
2024
Film
Maggie Moore(s)
Tommy T
2023
Film
Can We Play
Ryder's Dad's (voice)
2022
Film
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Saloon Owner · 1 episode
2022–
TV
Mayor of Kingstown
Keno · 20 episodes
2021–
TV
The First Purge
Taz
2018
Film
Speechless
Weird Pete · 2 episodes
2016–
TV
The Odd Couple
Delivery Guy · 1 episode
2015–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Derek Basco and where are they from?
Derek Basco is 56 years old, born on August 29, 1970 in Pittsburg, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Derek Basco?
Derek Basco is best known for roles in The First Purge, This Is 40, Six Days Seven Nights.
How many movies has Derek Basco been in?
Over a 36-year career (since 1990), Derek Basco has appeared in 15 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was Derek Basco's first movie?
The career of Derek Basco began with Matters of the Heart (1990).
What is Derek Basco's most recent movie or series?
Derek Basco's most recent release is Mimic, which premiered on October 3, 2026.
What TV shows has Derek Basco appeared in?
On television, Derek Basco has appeared in Dexter, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Criminal Minds, Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Derek Basco
1970-08-29 · Pittsburg, California, USA
Derek Basco (born 29 August 1970) is an American actor, producer, director, and writer.