John Derek

Summary

John Derek is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Hollywood^[2]. He was born on August 12, 1926^[3]. He passed away in Santa Maria^[4]. He died on May 22, 1998^[5]. He worked as a film actor^[6], film director^[7], photographer^[8], screenwriter^[9], and cinematographer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,342 views/month, #4,842 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• John Derek's place of birth was Hollywood^[2].
• John Derek passed away in Santa Maria^[4].
• John Derek was born on August 12, 1926^[3].
• John Derek died on May 22, 1998^[5].
• John Derek's father was Lawson Harris^[12].
• John Derek's mother was Delorice "Dolores" Gvendolyn Harris-Schowengerdt^[13].
• John Derek was married to Linda Evans^[14].
• Among John Derek's spouses was Bo Derek^[15].
• Among John Derek's spouses was Pati Behrs^[16].
• Among John Derek's spouses was Ursula Andress^[17].
• John Derek held citizenship in United States^[18].
• John Derek worked as a film actor^[6].
• John Derek's professions included film director^[7].
• John Derek worked as a photographer^[8].
• John Derek's professions included screenwriter^[9].
• John Derek worked as a cinematographer^[10].
• John Derek worked as a television actor^[19].
• John Derek received the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director^[20].
• John Derek received the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay^[21].
• John Derek received the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director^[22].
• John Derek received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[23].
• John Derek is recorded as male^[24].
• John Derek's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• John Derek's genre is Western^[26].
• John Derek's Commons category is recorded as John Derek^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Hollywood^[2], John Derek… he was born on August 12, 1926^[3]. His father was Lawson Harris^[12]. His mother was Delorice "Dolores" Gvendolyn Harris-Schowengerdt^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor^[6], film director^[7], photographer^[8], screenwriter^[9], cinematographer^[10], and television actor^[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director^[20], a class of award^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1981^[30]; Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay^[21], a class of award^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1981^[33]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[23], a commemorative plaque^[34], in United States^[35].

Personal Life

Spouses include Linda Evans^[14], an actor^[36], b. 1942^[37], of United States^[38], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[39]; Bo Derek^[15], a film producer^[40], b. 1956^[41], of United States^[42], awarded the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress^[43]; Pati Behrs^[16], an actor^[44], 1922–2004^[45], of United States^[46]; and Ursula Andress^[17], an actor^[47], b. 1936^[48], of Switzerland^[49], awarded the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress^[50].

Death and Burial

John Derek died on May 22, 1998^[5]. He passed away in Santa Maria^[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease^[51].

Why It Matters

John Derek ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,342 views/month, #4,842 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[52] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[53]

FAQs

Where was John Derek born?

John Derek's place of birth was Hollywood^[2].

Where did John Derek die?

John Derek passed away in Santa Maria^[4].

Who were John Derek's parents?

John Derek's father was Lawson Harris^[12]. John Derek's mother was Delorice "Dolores" Gvendolyn Harris-Schowengerdt^[13].

Who was John Derek married to?

John Derek's spouses include Linda Evans^[14], Bo Derek^[15], Pati Behrs^[16], and Ursula Andress^[17].

What did John Derek do for work?

John Derek worked as film actor^[6], film director^[7], photographer^[8], screenwriter^[9], and cinematographer^[10].

What awards did John Derek receive?

Honors received include Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director^[20], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay^[21], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director^[22], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[23].