John Derek

Director

Birthday August 12, 1926

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Los Angeles, CA

DEATH DATE May 22, 1998 (71)

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About

Actor and director who helped launch the career of his last wife Bo Derek.

Before Fame

He was born to actor and director Lawson Harris and actress Dolores Johnson. He was given bit parts in films and was known for his good looks.

Trivia

He directed Bo Derek in Tarzan, the Ape Man.

Family Life

He married actress Pati Behrs on October 10, 1948; Ursula Andress on February 2, 1957; Linda Evans in 1968; and finally Bo Derek on June 10, 1976.

Associated With

His first wife Pati Behrs was the grandniece of Leo Tolstoy.