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John Derek

American actor, director and photographer (1926-1998)

  • Fame58.1
  • Momentum0.7
  • Wikipedia56K
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Lived 1926–1998, aged 72United States
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    30 languages
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  • Era
    1926–1998
    Aged 72
  • Known for
    The Ten Commandments
    1956
Summary
Updated 2026-06-21

John Derek was an American actor, filmmaker and photographer. He appeared in such films as Knock on Any Door, All the King's Men, 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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  • Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director
  • Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director
  • Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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58.1
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Momentum0.7
Historical23.7
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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