John Derek

John Derek (born Derek Delevan Harris; August 12, 1926 – May 22, 1998) was an American actor, filmmaker and photographer. He appeared in such films as Knock on Any Door, All the King's Men (both 1949), Rogues of Sherwood Forest (1950), and The Ten Commandments (1956). He was also known for launching the career of his fourth wife, Bo Derek.

John Derek
Derek in 1949
Born
Derek Delevan Harris

(1926-08-12)August 12, 1926
Los Angeles, California, USA
DiedMay 22, 1998(1998-05-22) (aged 71)
Santa Maria, California, USA
Occupations
  • Actor
  • filmmaker
  • photographer
Years active1943–1990
Spouses
  • Pati Behrs
    (m. 1948; div. 1956)
  • Ursula Andress
    (m. 1957; div. 1966)
  • Linda Evans
    (m. 1968; div. 1974)
  • (m. 1976)
Children2 including Sean Catherine Derek
Parent
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