Bo Derek - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	November 20, 1956
Age	69
Birthplace	Long Beach, California, United States
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio - (see also Bo Derek's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Starring as Jenny Hanley in '10' (1979), which made her an international sensation and sex symbol.

Intro

Bo Derek is an American actress and model who became a pop culture icon in the late 1970s and early 1980s, best known for her role in the 1979 film '10.' She is also known for her work in films like 'Tarzan, the Ape Man' and 'Bolero.'

Early Life & Background

Bo Derek was born Mary Cathleen Collins in Long Beach, California. She attended Narbonne High School in Harbor City, Los Angeles, and later George S. Patton Continuation School. After starting a relationship with director John Derek at age 16, she traveled with him to Europe to avoid statutory rape laws, and they married when she was 18.

Career Highlights

• '10' (1979) – Breakout role as Jenny Hanley.
• 'Tarzan, the Ape Man' (1981) – Starred in the title role.
• 'Bolero' (1984) – Starred as Ayre "Mac" MacGillvary.
• Produced and starred in several films directed by John Derek.
• Appeared in TV and film roles through the 1980s and 1990s, and has engaged in philanthropic, equestrian, and animal-rights activities.

Trivia

• Her cornrow hairstyle in '10' became widely imitated and an iconic pop culture look.
• She married John Derek when she was 18 and remained with him until his death in 1998.
• She is involved in several animal welfare organizations, including WildAid and the ASPCA.
• Bo Derek received a Golden Globe nomination for New Star of the Year for her role in '10.'

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bo_Derek
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000138/