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Bo Derek: Biography

Bo Derek

Birth Name: Mary Cathleen Collins
Birth Place: Long Beach, CA
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 11/20/1956, Scorpio
Profession: Actor

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Bo Derek Fast Facts:

Met future husband John Derek, who was 30 years older, when she was 16.
Turned down the lead in 1976's King Kong. (Jessica Lange took the part.)
Has been on the cover of Playboy magazine five times, and has had nude spreads photographed by her husband.
In 2002, published her autobiography Riding Lessons: Everything That Matters in Life I Learned from Horses.
In 2004, named spokesperson for the National Horse Protection Coalition.
In 2006, appointed to the board of trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Created a pet-care products company, Bo Derek's Bless the Beasts, which includes a product called "Dog Soothing Shampoo."

Bo Derek Relationships:
Bobby Bass - Stepfather
Colin Collins - Brother
John Derek - Husband (deceased)
Kelly Collins - Sister
Kerry Collins - Sister
Norma Bass - Mother
Paul Collins - Father
John Corbett - Significant Other
Bo Derek Awards:
1980 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actress - Nominee

Photos

Oscars 2012, John Corbett, Bo Derek Steve Granitz/WireImage

Fashion House, Morgan Fairchild, Bo Derek MyNetworkTV

Fashion House, Bo Derek MyNetworkTV

George Stults, Stephen Collins, Beverley Mitchell, Bo Derek, 7th Heaven Paul McCallum/WB

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