John Derek

John Derek

Deceased · Born: Aug 12, 1926 · Died: May 22, 1998

Known For

The Ten CommandmentsThe Ten Commandments
All the King's MenAll the King's Men
Knock on Any DoorKnock on Any Door
ExodusExodus

Personal Details

BornAug 12, 1926 Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Spouse

  • Bo Derek

    ( Jun 10, 1976 to May 22, 1998 )

  • Linda Evans

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Nov 1, 1974 )

  • Ursula Andress

    ( Feb 2, 1957 to Apr 25, 1966 )

  • Pati Behrs

    ( Oct 9, 1948 to Apr 3, 1956 )
Parents
  • Lawson Harris
  • Dolores Johnson
Relatives
  • Alyce Derek (Grandchild)
  • Asia Duran (Great Grandchild)

Biography

John Derek, a renowned actor and director, entered this world on August 12, 1926, in the iconic city of Hollywood, situated within the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles, California, USA.

Career

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1966
Once Before I Die
Once Before I Die as Bailey
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1965
Nightmare in the Sun
Nightmare in the Sun as Hitchhiker
{"id":66192,"title":"Exodus","year":"1960","character":"Taha","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/exodus-1960","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2m77p6al99l0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2m77p6al99l0.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
Exodus
Exodus as Taha
{"id":96400,"title":"High Hell","year":"1958","character":"Craig Rhodes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/high-hell","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96400.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96400.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
High Hell
High Hell as Craig Rhodes
{"id":174004,"title":"The Flesh Is Weak","year":"1957","character":"Tony Giani","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-flesh-is-weak","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174004.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174004.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
The Flesh Is Weak
The Flesh Is Weak as Tony Giani
{"id":186580,"title":"Fury at Showdown","year":"1957","character":"Brock Mitchell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fury-at-showdown","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186580.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186580.jpg"},"released":1}
Fury at Showdown
Fury at Showdown as Brock Mitchell
{"id":82407,"title":"Omar Khayyam","year":"1957","character":"Prince Malik","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/omar-khayyam","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/203a5hropvsg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/203a5hropvsg.jpg"},"released":1}
Omar Khayyam
Omar Khayyam as Prince Malik
{"id":174068,"title":"Playhouse 90","year":"1956","character":"Lt. Norman Tucker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/playhouse-90-1956-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174068.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174068.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
Playhouse 90
Playhouse 90 as Lt. Norman Tucker
{"id":5018,"title":"The Ten Commandments","year":"1956","character":"Joshua","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ten-commandments","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3rf41scn63qg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3rf41scn63qg.jpg"},"released":1}
The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments as Joshua
{"id":82507,"title":"The Leather Saint","year":"1956","character":"Father Gil Allen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-leather-saint","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82507.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82507.jpg"},"released":1}
The Leather Saint
The Leather Saint as Father Gil Allen
{"id":67123,"title":"Prince of Players","year":"1955","character":"John Wilkes Booth","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/prince-of-players","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67123.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67123.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Prince of Players
Prince of Players as John Wilkes Booth
{"id":67203,"title":"Run for Cover","year":"1955","character":"Davey Bishop","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/run-for-cover","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67203.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67203.jpg"},"released":1}
Run for Cover
Run for Cover as Davey Bishop
{"id":94879,"title":"An Annapolis Story","year":"1955","character":"Tony Scott","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/an-annapolis-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94879.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94879.jpg"},"released":1}
An Annapolis Story
An Annapolis Story as Tony Scott
{"id":67412,"title":"The Adventures of Hajji Baba","year":"1954","character":"Hajji Baba","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-adventures-of-hajji-baba","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67412.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67412.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
The Adventures of Hajji Baba
The Adventures of Hajji Baba as Hajji Baba
{"id":67511,"title":"The Outcast","year":"1954","character":"Jet Cosgrave","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-outcast","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67511.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67511.jpg"},"released":1}
The Outcast
The Outcast as Jet Cosgrave
{"id":67590,"title":"Prince of Pirates","year":"1953","character":"Prince Roland","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/prince-of-pirates","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67590.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67590.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
Prince of Pirates
Prince of Pirates as Prince Roland
{"id":67698,"title":"The Last Posse","year":"1953","character":"Jed Clayton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-posse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67698.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67698.jpg"},"released":1}
The Last Posse
The Last Posse as Jed Clayton
{"id":67621,"title":"Ambush at Tomahawk Gap","year":"1953","character":"Kid","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ambush-at-tomahawk-gap","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67621.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67621.jpg"},"released":1}
Ambush at Tomahawk Gap
Ambush at Tomahawk Gap as Kid
{"id":174310,"title":"Mission Over Korea","year":"1953","character":"Lt. Pete Barker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mission-over-korea","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174310.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174310.jpg"},"released":1}
Mission Over Korea
Mission Over Korea as Lt. Pete Barker
{"id":174320,"title":"Sea of Lost Ships","year":"1953","character":"G.R. 'Grad' Matthews","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sea-of-lost-ships","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174320.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174320.jpg"},"released":1}
Sea of Lost Ships
Sea of Lost Ships as G.R. 'Grad' Matthews
{"id":173753,"title":"Thunderbirds","year":"1952","character":"Lt. Gil Hackett","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thunderbirds-1952","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173753.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173753.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds as Lt. Gil Hackett
{"id":67956,"title":"Scandal Sheet","year":"1952","character":"Steve McCleary","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/scandal-sheet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67956.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67956.jpg"},"released":1}
Scandal Sheet
Scandal Sheet as Steve McCleary
{"id":68512,"title":"Saturday's Hero","year":"1951","character":"Steve Novak","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/saturdays-hero-1951","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68512.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68512.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
Saturday's Hero
Saturday's Hero as Steve Novak
{"id":68331,"title":"The Family Secret","year":"1951","character":"David Clark","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-family-secret","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68331.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68331.jpg"},"released":1}
The Family Secret
The Family Secret as David Clark
{"id":68438,"title":"Mask of the Avenger","year":"1951","character":"Capt. Renato Dimorna","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mask-of-the-avenger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68438.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68438.jpg"},"released":1}
Mask of the Avenger
Mask of the Avenger as Capt. Renato Dimorna
{"id":68649,"title":"Rogues of Sherwood Forest","year":"1950","character":"Robin, Earl of Huntington","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rogues-of-sherwood-forest","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68649.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68649.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
Rogues of Sherwood Forest
Rogues of Sherwood Forest as Robin, Earl of Huntington
{"id":25130,"title":"All the King's Men","year":"1949","character":"Tom Stark","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/all-the-kings-men","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_25130.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_25130.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
All the King's Men
All the King's Men as Tom Stark
{"id":32285,"title":"Knock on Any Door","year":"1949","character":"Nick Romano","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/knock-on-any-door","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32285.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32285.jpg"},"released":1}
Knock on Any Door
Knock on Any Door as Nick Romano
{"id":96639,"title":"A Double Life","year":"1947","character":"Police Stenographer (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-double-life","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96639.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96639.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
A Double Life
A Double Life as Police Stenographer (uncredited)
{"id":70588,"title":"I'll Be Seeing You","year":"1944","character":"Lt. Bruce","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ill-be-seeing-you","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70588.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70588.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
I'll Be Seeing You
I'll Be Seeing You as Lt. Bruce
{"id":13860,"title":"Since You Went Away","year":"1944","character":"Minor Role (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/since-you-went-away","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13860.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13860.jpg"},"released":1}
Since You Went Away
Since You Went Away as Minor Role (uncredited)
{"id":60557,"title":"Ghosts Can't Do It","year":"1989","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ghosts-cant-do-it-1989","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60557.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60557.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Ghosts Can't Do It
Ghosts Can't Do It as Director, Writer
{"id":7189,"title":"Bolero","year":"1984","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bolero","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7189.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7189.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Bolero
Bolero as Director, Writer
{"id":63548,"title":"Fantasies","year":"1981","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fantasies-1981","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63548.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63548.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Fantasies
Fantasies as Director, Writer
{"id":6210,"title":"Tarzan the Ape Man","year":"1981","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tarzan-the-ape-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6210.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6210.jpg"},"released":1}
Tarzan the Ape Man
Tarzan the Ape Man as Director
{"id":81945,"title":"Childish Things","year":"1969","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/childish-things","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81945.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81945.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
Childish Things
Childish Things as Director
{"id":198403,"title":"A Boy... a Girl","year":"1969","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-boy-a-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198403.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198403.jpg"},"released":1}
A Boy... a Girl
A Boy... a Girl as Director, Writer
{"id":65164,"title":"Once Before I Die","year":"1966","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/once-before-i-die","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65164.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65164.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
Once Before I Die
Once Before I Die as Director
{"id":65550,"title":"Nightmare in the Sun","year":"1965","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nightmare-in-the-sun","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65550.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65550.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
Nightmare in the Sun
Nightmare in the Sun as Director