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John Derek

John Derek's biography

John Derek is 72 years old film actor born at Hollywood. He was born on Thursday 12th of August 1926. According to year of birth 1926 he belongs to Greatest Generation. Birthday on 12th of August means he is Leo. As sign in itself indicates “Lion” or “King”, hence people born under Leo sign are considered to be leaders in every aspects of life. They are royal in nature.He was married 4 times.

He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be film actor. You can know him also as film director, photographer, screenwriter, cinematographer, television actor. He is recently known as film producer. He received Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director Bolero in 1985

John Derek's dad

John Derek's father's name is Lawson Harris. He is known as film director. His father was born on Wednesday 30th of June 1897 in Indiana. His father died on Wednesday 31st of March 1948 in Los Angeles County. Lawson Harris was 22 years old, when this happened.

John Derek's family

John Derek's ex spouses

Bo Derek

John Derek and Bo Derek have been together since 1976 for 12 years. She is known as film producer. His ex spouse was born on Tuesday 20th of November 1956 in Long Beach.

Ursula Andress

John Derek and Ursula Andress have been together since 1957 for 9 years. She is known as actor. His ex spouse was born on Thursday 19th of March 1936 in Ostermundigen.

Linda Evans

John Derek and Linda Evans have been together since 1968 for 6 years. She is known as actor. His ex spouse was born on Wednesday 18th of November 1942.

Pati Behrs

John Derek and Pati Behrs have been together since 1948 for 8 years. She is known as actor. His ex spouse was born on Monday 13th of February 1922 in Russia. His ex spouse died on Sunday 4th of July 2004 in Camarillo. Pati Behrs was 78 years old, when this happened.

John Derek's career

His main focus is to be film actor. You could see him also in Bolero, Ghosts Can't Do It.

How did John Derek die

He died on on Friday 22nd of May 1998 when he was 72 years old at Santa Maria. John Dereks death was caused by heart problems.

Awards and competitions

John Derek's Awards

  • He received award for Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director for work Bolero in 1985
  • He received award for Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay for work Bolero in 1985
  • He received award for Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director for work Ghosts Can't Do It in 1991

John Derek's Nominations

  • He was nominated for Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director for work Tarzan, the Ape Man in 1982
  • He was nominated for Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director for work Bolero in 1985
  • He was nominated for Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay for work Bolero in 1985
  • He was nominated for Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director for work Ghosts Can't Do It in 1991
  • He was nominated for Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay for work Ghosts Can't Do It in 1991

What John Derek has done for a first time

  • First, second and fourth marriages all occurred in Las Vegas; third was in Tijuana.

John Derek's quotes

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John Derek's body shape

Lets describe how John Derek looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.