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John Derek
American actor and filmmaker (1926–1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For people with a similar name, see John Derrick (disambiguation).
John Derek (born Derek Delevan Harris; August 12, 1926 – May 22, 1998) was an American actor, filmmaker and photographer.[1] He appeared in such films as Knock on Any Door, All the King's Men (both 1949), Rogues of Sherwood Forest (1950), and The Ten Commandments (1956). He was also known for launching the career of his fourth wife, Bo Derek.
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Born | Derek Delevan Harris (1926-08-12)August 12, 1926 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Died | May 22, 1998(1998-05-22) (aged 71) Santa Maria, California, U.S. |
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Years active | 1943–1990 |
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Children | 2 including Sean Catherine Derek |
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