John Derek

Birth Name:

Derek Delevan Harris

Birth Place:

Hollywood, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Cinematographer, Writer, Camera department, Producer, Editor

After he died unexpectedly from cardiovascular disease, his widow Bo Derek sent a family friend to tell his quadriplegic son the news before he heard it through outside sources, and the messenger arrived 15 minutes before it was too late
Was drafted in 1944, just as his movie career was beginning, and served in the Philippines during the tail end of World War II
After notable acting roles in "All the King's Men," "Rogues of Sherwood Forest" and "The Ten Commandments," he found himself relegated to playing heroes and villains in crime melodramas, westerns, pirate movies and costume dramas
Turned to directing, and often featured his wives in his movies, giving screen time to Ursula Andress, Linda Evans and, most notably, Bo Derek․"
Photographed three of his four wives for "Playboy" magazine
Raised horses on his ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley in California

1949Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (April):Winner
1981Stinker Award - Worst Sense of Direction (Stop them before they direct again!):Nominated
1982Razzie Award - Worst Director:Nominated
1985Razzie Award - Worst Director:Winner
1985Razzie Award - Worst Screenplay:Winner
1991Razzie Award - Worst Director:Winner
1991Razzie Award - Worst Screenplay:Nominated

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