Derrick Kosinski
Derrick Kosinski | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 17, 1983 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Professional wrestler TV personality |
| Known for | Road Rules: X-Treme |
| Height | 1.7 m (5 ft 7 in) |
Derrick Kosinski (born August 17, 1983) is an American reality television personality, actor, and professional wrestler. known for his appearances on MTV's Road Rules: X-Treme, The Challenge and Hyenas.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and career
Kosinski was born and grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He went to Maine East high school a Chicago suburb . Kosinski also attended Oakton Community College. He played men's basketball in the Oakton College from 2002-2003.[5] Later he applied to be a part of reality TV show and got accepted.[6] He started his television career in 2004 when he was cast on Road Rules: X-Treme. In 2023, Kosinski made his debut in wrestling and joined Boca Raton Championship Wrestling along with Mark Long.[7]
Personal life
Kosinski is married to Nicole Gruman[8][9] since July 22, 2022. They have a son, born on May 12, 2024.
Filmography
Film
Reality shows
- Road Rules: X-Treme (2004)
- Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Battle of the Sexes 2 (2004–2005)
- Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno II (2005)
- Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Gauntlet 2 (2005–2006)
- Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Fresh Meat (2006)
- Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Duel (2006–2007)
- Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno 3 (2007)
- Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Island (2008)
- Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Ruins (2009)
- The Challenge: Cutthroat (2010)
- The Challenge XXX: Dirty 30 (2017)
- The Challenge: Vendettas (2018)
- The Challenge: All Stars (season 1) (2021)
- The Challenge: All Stars (season 2) (2021–2022)
- The Challenge: All Stars (season 3) (2022)
- The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras (2024)
- The Challenge: Vets & New Threats (2025)
References
- ^ "'Fresh Meat' Forever: Derrick Kosinski Shares #FBF Photograph With Diem Brown". MTV. Archived from the original on December 18, 2022. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Derrick Kosinski vows revenge after 'dirty, vindictive, hostile' move on 'The Challenge: All Stars 2'". EW.com. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ Warnock, Caroline (2021-05-04). "Derrick Kosinski Spills On Rivalry Between 'The Challenge' Legends". Heavy.com. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ Longeretta, Emily (2017-08-01). "How Derrick Kosinski Went From 'The Challenge' GOAT To Dad & Back Again". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "2002-03 - NJCAA Stats". NJCAA. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ Interview DERRICK KOSINSKI - MTV's The Challenge - #ALISTERS Episode 2. Retrieved 2024-04-03 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Couden, Matt (2023-05-08). "The Challenge OGs Mark Long and Derrick Kosinski participate in BRCW wrestling matches". Monsters and Critics. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ "The Challenge's Derrick Kosinski Marries Nicole Gruman: 'See You at the Altar'". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "The Challenge's Derrick Kosinski and His Wife Nicole Expecting Their First Baby Together (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ Akinyemi, David (2021-10-23). "10 Lesser-Known Facts About MTV 'Challenge' Fan-Favorite, Derrick Kosinski". TheThings. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
External links
- Kosinski at Improv
- Derrick Kosinski at IMDb