Derrick Kosinski
Derrick Kosinski | |
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| 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
[edit]Kosinski was born and grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He went to Maine East high school in Chicago. 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
[edit]Kosinski is married to Nicole Gruman[8][9] since July 22, 2022. They have a son, born on May 12, 2024.[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Reality shows
[edit]- 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)
References
[edit]- ^ "'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
[edit]- Kosinski at Improv
- Derrick Kosinski at IMDb
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