John Derek

John Derek

Deceased · Born: Aug 12, 1926 · Died: May 22, 1998

Known For

The Ten CommandmentsThe Ten Commandments
All the King's MenAll the King's Men
Knock on Any DoorKnock on Any Door
ExodusExodus

Personal Details

BornAug 12, 1926 Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Spouse

  • Bo Derek

    ( Jun 10, 1976 to May 22, 1998 )

  • Linda Evans

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Nov 1, 1974 )

  • Ursula Andress

    ( Feb 2, 1957 to Apr 25, 1966 )

  • Pati Behrs

    ( Oct 9, 1948 to Apr 3, 1956 )
Parents
  • Lawson Harris
  • Dolores Johnson
Relatives
  • Alyce Derek (Grandchild)
  • Asia Duran (Great Grandchild)

Biography

John Derek, a renowned actor and director, entered this world on August 12, 1926, in the iconic city of Hollywood, situated within the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles, California, USA.

Career

1966
Once Before I Die
Once Before I Die as Bailey
1965
Nightmare in the Sun
Nightmare in the Sun as Hitchhiker
1960
Exodus
Exodus as Taha
1958
High Hell
High Hell as Craig Rhodes
1957
The Flesh Is Weak
The Flesh Is Weak as Tony Giani
Fury at Showdown
Fury at Showdown as Brock Mitchell
Omar Khayyam
Omar Khayyam as Prince Malik
1956
Playhouse 90
Playhouse 90 as Lt. Norman Tucker
The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments as Joshua
The Leather Saint
The Leather Saint as Father Gil Allen
1955
Prince of Players
Prince of Players as John Wilkes Booth
Run for Cover
Run for Cover as Davey Bishop
An Annapolis Story
An Annapolis Story as Tony Scott
1954
The Adventures of Hajji Baba
The Adventures of Hajji Baba as Hajji Baba
The Outcast
The Outcast as Jet Cosgrave
1953
Prince of Pirates
Prince of Pirates as Prince Roland
The Last Posse
The Last Posse as Jed Clayton
Ambush at Tomahawk Gap
Ambush at Tomahawk Gap as Kid
Mission Over Korea
Mission Over Korea as Lt. Pete Barker
Sea of Lost Ships
Sea of Lost Ships as G.R. 'Grad' Matthews
1952
Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds as Lt. Gil Hackett
Scandal Sheet
Scandal Sheet as Steve McCleary
Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder
Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder as John Derek
1951
Saturday's Hero
Saturday's Hero as Steve Novak
The Family Secret
The Family Secret as David Clark
Mask of the Avenger
Mask of the Avenger as Capt. Renato Dimorna
1950
Rogues of Sherwood Forest
Rogues of Sherwood Forest as Robin, Earl of Huntington
1949
All the King's Men
All the King's Men as Tom Stark
Knock on Any Door
Knock on Any Door as Nick Romano
1947
A Double Life
A Double Life as Police Stenographer (uncredited)
1944
I'll Be Seeing You
I'll Be Seeing You as Lt. Bruce
Since You Went Away
Since You Went Away as Minor Role (uncredited)
1989
Ghosts Can't Do It
Ghosts Can't Do It as Director, Writer
1984
Bolero
Bolero as Director, Writer
1981
Fantasies
Fantasies as Director, Writer
Tarzan the Ape Man
Tarzan the Ape Man as Director
1969
Childish Things
Childish Things as Director
A Boy... a Girl
A Boy... a Girl as Director, Writer
1966
Once Before I Die
Once Before I Die as Director
1965
Nightmare in the Sun
Nightmare in the Sun as Director