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John Derek was an American actor, director, and cinematographer. He was born on August 12, 1926, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. He was best known for his roles in films such as The Ten Commandments (1956), High School Confidential (1958), and The Last Sunset (1961). John Derek began his career as an actor in the 1940s, appearing in films such as Knock on Any Door (1949) and The Ten Commandments (1956). He then moved into directing and cinematography, working on films such as High School Confidential (1958) and The Last Sunset (1961). John Derek was married four times, first to actress Pati Behrs, then to Ursula Andress, Linda Evans, and Bo Derek. He had four children, two with Behrs, one with Andress, and one with Evans. John Derek died on May 22, 1998, in Santa Maria, California, USA, at the age of 71. His net worth at the time of his death was estimated to be around $10 million.

Popular As Derek Delevan Harris
Occupation actor,director,cinematographer
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 12 August 1926
Birthday 12 August
Birthplace Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Date of death 22 May, 1998
Died Place Santa Maria, California, USA
Nationality United States

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John Derek Height, Weight & Measurements

At 72 years old, John Derek height is 6' 1" (1.85 m) .

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Height 6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Who Is John Derek's Wife?

His wife is Bo Derek (10 June 1976 - 22 May 1998) ( his death), Linda Evans (1968 - 1975) ( divorced), Ursula Andress (2 February 1957 - 25 April 1966) ( divorced), Pati Behrs (9 October 1948 - 3 April 1956) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Bo Derek (10 June 1976 - 22 May 1998) ( his death), Linda Evans (1968 - 1975) ( divorced), Ursula Andress (2 February 1957 - 25 April 1966) ( divorced), Pati Behrs (9 October 1948 - 3 April 1956) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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John Derek Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is John Derek worth at the age of 72 years old? John Derek’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated John Derek's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

1981

In voting for 1981's RAZZIE Awards for Worst Achievements in Film, Derek's direction of Tarzan the Ape Man (1981) (starring his wife Bo Derek) and Michael Cimino's direction of the legendary debacle Heaven's Gate (1980) ran neck-and-neck. A mere handful of late ballots threw the Worst Director nod to Cimino.

1973

In 1973, left third wife Linda Evans for seventeen-year-old Bo Derek (then Cathy Collins) during the shooting of Fantasies (1981) on the island of Mykonos in Greece. The film's backers were from a church organization and there was concern they would have John arrested for statutory rape. To escape charges the couple moved to Munich, Germany, then to Tijuana, Mexico until Bo's eighteenth birthday.

1969

Son Russell was paralyzed from the chest down due to a motorcycle accident in 1969.

1968

Ex-father-in-law of Lynette Berry, who was married to Russell from 1968 to 1983.

1964

It is often carelessly and erroneously stated (even by reputable journalists such as Barbara Walters) that Derek "left" his second wife Ursula Andress for third wife Linda Evans, which is bullshit. Derek threw Andress out of his California home in 1964 over suspicions that she'd been cheating on him with Ron Ely. Andress then went back to Europe, having affairs with John Richardson and Marcello Mastroianni before officially leaving Derek for Jean-Paul Belmondo in February 1965. Derek didn't even meet Linda Evans until September 1965.

1956

He was an actor and director, known for The Ten Commandments (1956), Ghosts Can't Do It (1989) and Bolero (1984). He was married to Bo Derek, Linda Evans, Ursula Andress and Pati Behrs.

1955

Walked out on first wife Pati Behrs and their family in 1955 for a pre-fame Ursula Andress, who had recently immigrated to the U.S. from Italy and spoke almost no English at the time. Behrs threatened to bring a morals charge against Derek for contributing to the delinquency of a minor, which could've meant deportation for Andress.

1950

Father of Russell Andre Derek (1950-1999) and Sean Catherine Derek (born 1953) with Pati Behrs.

1944

In 1944 he was drafted into the United States Army and serviced in the Philippines during the last days of World War II.

1926

John Derek was born on August 12, 1926 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA as Derek Delevan Harris.