Derrick Kosinski

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Derrick Kosinski
Derrick Kosinski of Road Rules.jpg
Born (1983-07-17) July 17, 1983 (age 41)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s) Actor
Professional wrestler
TV personality
Known for Road Rules: X-Treme
Height1.7 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]

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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.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

Film

Reality shows

References

  1. "'Fresh Meat' Forever: Derrick Kosinski Shares #FBF Photograph With Diem Brown". MTV. Archived from the original on December 18, 2022. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  2. "Derrick Kosinski vows revenge after 'dirty, vindictive, hostile' move on 'The Challenge: All Stars 2'". EW.com. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  3. Warnock, Caroline (2021-05-04). "Derrick Kosinski Spills On Rivalry Between 'The Challenge' Legends". Heavy.com. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  4. Longeretta, Emily (2017-08-01). "How Derrick Kosinski Went From 'The Challenge' GOAT To Dad & Back Again". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  5. "2002-03 - NJCAA Stats". NJCAA. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  6. Interview DERRICK KOSINSKI - MTV's The Challenge - #ALISTERS Episode 2 . Retrieved 2024-04-03 via www.youtube.com.
  7. 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.
  8. "The Challenge's Derrick Kosinski Marries Nicole Gruman: 'See You at the Altar'". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  9. "The Challenge's Derrick Kosinski and His Wife Nicole Expecting Their First Baby Together (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  10. Akinyemi, David (2021-10-23). "10 Lesser-Known Facts About MTV 'Challenge' Fan-Favorite, Derrick Kosinski". TheThings. Retrieved 2024-03-24.