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John Derek

Acting

Born August 12, 1926 · Hollywood

Died May 22, 1998

Also known as Dare Harris · Derek Delevan Harris

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Biography

John Derek was an American actor, filmmaker and photographer. He appeared in such films as Knock on Any Door, All the King's Men, Rogues of Sherwood Forest (1950), and The Ten Commandments (1956). He was also known for launching the career of his fourth wife, Bo Derek.

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Awards & recognition

  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Director · 1991
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Director · 1985
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · 1985
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Director · 1991 · nominated
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  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · 1991 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Director · 1985 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · 1985 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Director · 1982 · nominated

Filmography15 titles

The Ten Commandments

1956as Joshua

Scandal Sheet

1952as Steve McCleary

All the King's Men

1949as Tom Stark

Run for Cover

1955as Davey Bishop

Exodus

1960as Taha

The Outcast

1954as Jet Cosgrave

Lux Video Theatre

1950as George Eastman

The Last Posse

1953as Jed Clayton

Knock on Any Door

1949as Nick Romano

Omar Khayyam

1957as Prince Malik

Fury at Showdown

1957as Brock Mitchell

Tarzan the Ape Man

1981Director, Director of Photography

Bolero

1984Director, Director of Photography, Writer

Once Before I Die

1966as Bailey

Ghosts Can't Do It

1989Director, Director of Photography, Editor, Writer