Derek Theler

Derek Theler (born October 29, 1986) is an American actor and model. Acting career Theler started his acting career in 2009, starring in several minor roles in TV series such as The Middle, Cougar Town, and The Hills. In between acting gigs, Theler appeared as a model in TV commercials. He first landed a Coke Zero commercial in 2009. This was followed by a campaign for State Farm, in which he played a "hot guy" who was conjured up by three women. He has also been in commercials for Nike, Kayak.com, Arby's, and Verizon. Aside from acting, he was also the writer and executive producer of a short film called Intrusion.