Deidrick was born in Santa Clara, California to parents Barry Jon Deidrick, an electrician, and Denise Deck, a nurse When Deidrick was 7 years old, his mother relocated moved to Arizona and Deidrick resided with his father in Hollister, California. After his freshman year in high school, Deidrick moved to Highlands Ranch, Colorado with his mother.
Deidrick is best known for originating the role of Chad DiMera on the National Broadcasting Company soap opera Days of Our Lives. Deidrick had his first experience as an actor in high school when he and a friend auditioned for the school"s production of Carousel with a rock song. Deidrick attended the AMTC (Actors, Models & Talent Competition) Convention in Orlando, Florida where he met his agent.
Deidrick made the decision to go into acting at the age of 15 when he saw The Lord of the Rings for the first time.
At the age of 19, Deidrick relocated to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career. He found a manager and enrolled in acting classes.
Deidrick supported himself working as a waiter and eventually booked guest spots on Wizards of Waverly Place and 90210 before booking Days. In February 2012, Deidrick made a guest appearance on the American Broadcasting Company prime time series, Body of Proof.
In April 2013, Deidrick made guest appearances on Glee and National Broadcasting Company"s own, Revolution.
On June 20, 2013, Deidrick announced his departure from Days of our Lives on his Twitter accountant Deidrick last appeared on Days on October 30, 2013. In September 2014, Deidrick was cast in Music Television"s thriller series Eye Candy.
He played the main role of Tommy, a detective, who worked with Lindy (Victoria Justice).
The series is about a genius who realizes that her online suitor is a dangerous cyber stalker. The show was cancelled after one season.
