Acting
John Derek
Born August 12, 1926
Died May 22, 1998 · aged 71
John Derek (1926-1998) was an American actor, filmmaker, and photographer most famous for the women to whom he was married; namely Bo Derek, Linda Evans, Ursula Andress, and Pati Behrs.
Known For
The Ten Commandments · 1956The Ten Commandments
★ 7.81956
MovieDramaHistory
Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.
Since You Went Away · 1944Since You Went Away
★ 6.61944
MovieDrama
In 1943, several people enter, re-enter, and exit the difficult life of a Midwestern family whose patriarch has been called up to war, leaving behind his wife and two teen daughters.
All the King's Men · 1949All the King's Men
★ 7.01949
MovieDrama
A man of humble beginnings and honest intentions rises to power by nefarious means. Along for the wild ride are an earnest reporter, a heretofore classy society girl, and a too-clever-for-her-own-good political flack.
Tarzan the Ape Man · 1981Tarzan the Ape Man
★ 4.11981
MovieActionAdventure
The Tarzan story from Jane's point of view. Jane Parker visits her father in Africa where she joins him on an expedition. A couple of brief encounters with Tarzan establish a (sexual) bond between her and Tarzan. When the expedition is captured by savages, Tarzan comes to the rescue.
Exodus · 1960Exodus
★ 6.71960
MovieDramaWar
Ari Ben Canaan, a passionate member of the Jewish paramilitary group Haganah, attempts to transport 600 Jewish refugees on a dangerous voyage from Cyprus to Palestine on a ship named the Exodus. He faces obstruction from British forces, who will not grant the ship passage to its destination.
Run for Cover · 1955Run for Cover
★ 6.81955
MovieWesternDrama
An ex-convict drifter and his flawed young partner are made sheriff and deputy of a Western town.
Knock on Any Door · 1949Knock on Any Door
★ 6.21949
MovieDramaCrime
An attorney defends a hoodlum of murder, using the oppressiveness of the slums to appeal to the court.
Bolero · 1984Bolero
★ 3.51984
MovieDramaRomance
Follows the tale of a young woman’s sexual awakening and subsequent journey around the world in pursuit of her ideal lover. Encounters include an Arabian sheik and a Spanish bullfighter. Her friend and butler accompany her and help to arrange her couplings.
Filmography
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A Double Life · 1947A Double Life
★ 6.31947
MovieDramaThriller
A Shakespearian actor starring as Othello opposite his wife finds the character's jealous rage taking over his mind off-stage.
Police Stenographer (uncredited)
Mask of the Avenger · 1951Mask of the Avenger
★ 5.81951
MovieAdventureRomance
Costume swashbuckler with heroic John Derek battling evil Anthony Quinn.
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