Derek Dixon biography: Derek Dixon is a 30-year-old American actor who appeared in The Oval series. He appeared in approximately 85 episodes, featured in episodes like Glove Up (2021), Hidden Secrets (2021), Road Kill (2022), Get a Grip (2022), and others.
His full name is Derek Alexander Dixon, born on May 10 in Raleigh, North Carolina. He studied drama at Marymount Manhattan College. He was the co-winner of the Essential Theatre Playwriting Award in 2016.
On June 13, 2025, Derek Dixon filed a $260 million lawsuit against Tyler Perry (an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter) and his studio, alleging years of power-driven sexual harassment, assault, and professional retaliation spanning from 2019 to 2021.
Allegations include: unwanted advances during onset and private events (e.g., requesting him to sleep in a spare room, entering trailers, sending explicit texts about sexual roles), groping at Perry’s Atlanta home, and using Dixon’s character arc as leverage.
Perry denies all allegations, with his team calling it a “scam” intended to extort him.
In 2020, he appeared in the Ruthless TV series, starring Melissa L. Williams, Matt Cedeño, and Michelle Núñez.
In 2023, he appeared in Losing It, starring David Alan Madrick, Aaron Goldenberg, and Derek Dixon.
He appeared in The Oval, starring Brad Benedict, Bill Barrett, and Ed Quinn, where he gained popularity.
He also worked as a writer in the Losing It TV series. His upcoming show is Joy Ridge.
