Derek Mears

Derek Mears
Mears in 2024
Born (1972-04-29) April 29, 1972 (age 52)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • stuntman
Years active1995–present
SpouseJennifer Flack (2008-2012)

Derek Mears (born April 29, 1972) is an American actor and stuntman. Often appearing in horror and science-fiction titles, he came to prominence for portraying Jason Voorhees in the 2009 reboot of Friday the 13th. His film roles also include The Hills Have Eyes 2 (2007), Predators (2010), Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013), and Alita: Battle Angel (2019). On television, he played the title character on the DC Universe series Swamp Thing (2019).