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John Derek | |
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 Derek in 1949 | |
| Born | Derek Delevan Harris August 12, 1926 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | May 22, 1998 (aged 71) Santa Maria, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1943–1990 |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2 including Sean Catherine Derek |
| Father | Lawson Harris |
John Derek (born Derek Delevan Harris; August 12, 1926 – May 22, 1998) was an American actor, filmmaker and photographer.[1] He appeared in such films as Knock on Any Door, All the King's Men (both 1949), Rogues of Sherwood Forest (1950), and The Ten Commandments (1956). He was also known for launching the career of his fourth wife, Bo Derek.[2]
- ^ "John Derek." Archived September 4, 2011, at the Wayback Machine The New York Times. Retrieved: August 12, 2011.
- ^ Vagg, Stephen (November 5, 2024). "The Cinema of John Derek, Movie Star". Filmink. Retrieved November 5, 2024.