| “ | What is this? A centre for ants!? | „ |
| ~ Derek's most famous quote |
Derek Zoolander is a male fashion model and the titular main protagonist of the 2001 comedy Zoolander and its 2016 sequel Zoolander 2. It also has an animated series Zoolander: Super Model.
He is portrayed by Ben Stiller, who is also known for playing Alex from Madagascar, Josh Kovaks in Tower Heist, Greg Focker in Meet the Fockers, and Larry Daley in the Night at the Museum franchise.
Biography[]
Famous Model[]
Derek Zoolander is VH1's three time male model of the year, but when Hansel McDonald wins the award instead, Zoolander's world becomes upside down. His friends disappear, his father is disappointed in him, and he feels that he's not good as a model anymore. But when evil fashion guru Jacobim Mugatu hires Zoolander, he thinks his life has turned back round again, that is until he finds out that Mugatu has actually brainwashed him to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Can Zoolander and his new friends find out how to prevent the incident before it's too late?
Zoolander's Fundraiser[]
Zoolander opened up a fundraiser for kids who can't read good after Mugatu's defeat. However, two days later, the fundraiser collapsed and killed Zoolander's wife, Matilda.
Retirement[]
In the year 2009, Zoolander decided to hide in the Himalayas and become known as "Eric Twolander".
A New Mission[]
Seven years later, Billy Zane gave Zoolander a new assignment. The mission is at Rome.
Quotes[]
- "Hashtag Oops."