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John Derek - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 12, 1926 |
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| Died | May 22, 1998 (age 71) |
| Birthplace | Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also John Derek's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Acting in films such as 'Knock on Any Door' and 'All the King's Men'; directing and photographing; marriages to actresses Ursula Andress, Linda Evans, and Bo Derek. |
Intro
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.
Early Life & Background
Born as Derek Delevan Harris in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, John Derek was the son of actor/director Lawrence Harris (aka Lawson Harris) and actress Dolores Johnson. Raised in a show business family, he entered the film industry at an early age.
Career Highlights
- Starred in films such as 'Knock on Any Door' (1949) opposite Humphrey Bogart.
- Appeared in the Academy Award-winning 'All the King's Men' (1949).
- Directed and photographed films featuring his wives, including '10', 'Tarzan, the Ape Man' (1981), and 'Bolero' (1984).
- Well known for his relationships and marriages to high-profile actresses, including Bo Derek.
Trivia
- John Derek was married four times, three of his wives were popular actresses: Ursula Andress, Linda Evans, and Bo Derek.
- He changed his birth name, Derek Delevan Harris, to John Derek at the start of his acting career.
- Derek became more prominent as a director and photographer in his later years, especially for his work with Bo Derek.
FAQs
People also ask
When was John Derek born?
John Derek was born the 12 August 1926.
Where is John Derek from?
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About August 12th, 1926, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 12th, 1926 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: But I Do, You Know I Do by Ruth Etting
- Popular movie: The Son of the Sheik directed by George Fitzmaurice
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