Actors who died on May 22

Take a focused look at the actors who passed away on May 22. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1998 John Derek

  John Derek was an American actor, director, and photographer, known for his roles in films during the 1940s and 1950s and later for directing movies starring his wives, particularly Bo Derek. [bio]