John Derek

Biography

John Derek was a versatile American actor, filmmaker, and photographer born Derek Delevan Harris on August 12, 1926. He appeared in notable films like "The Ten Commandments" (1956) and "Knock on Any Door" (1949), and later launched the career of his fourth wife, actress Bo Derek. Throughout his career, Derek's good looks were leveraged to secure small roles in prominent films, including Selznick pictures and a starring role in "The Adventures of Hajji Baba".