John Derek
Acting
Biography
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.
Born: August 12, 1926
Place of Birth: Hollywood, California, USA
Known For
The Making of The Ten Commandments
Go behind the scenes of the beloved biblical epic The Ten Commandments, starring Charlton Heston as Moses and directed by legendary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille, who also introduces this documentary. Visit the sets in Egypt, where the Old Testament scenes were acted out, and watch newsreel footage of the gala Hollywood premiere. Also included is a compilation of clips from biblical films called "Hollywood Looks at the Bible."
The Ten Commandments
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.
Prince of Pirates
In a 16th century kingdom in the Netherlands, the newly crowned King Stephan concludes a secret treaty with the Spanish. This puts him at odds with his younger brother, Prince Roland, who favors a treaty with the French. Stephan orders Roland imprisoned but Roland escapes and leads a revolt.
All the King's Men
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.
I'll Be Seeing You
Mary Marshall, serving a six year term for accidental manslaughter, is given a Christmas furlough from prison to visit her closest relatives, her uncle and his family in a small Midwestern town. On the train she meets Zach Morgan, a troubled army sergeant on leave for the holidays from a military hospital. Although his physical wounds have healed, he is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and is subject to panic attacks. The pair are attracted to one another and in the warm atmosphere of the Christmas season friendship blossoms into romance, but Mary is reluctant to tell him of her past and that she must shortly return to prison to serve the remainder of her sentence.
Scandal Sheet
A tabloid editor assigns a young reporter to solve a murder the editor committed himself.
Run for Cover
An ex-convict drifter and his flawed young partner are made sheriff and deputy of a Western town.
Exodus
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.
Since You Went Away
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.
Ambush at Tomahawk Gap
Hodiak, Brian, Derek and Teal have just been released from prison. They return to Tomahawk Gap, now a ghost town, to retrieve the money that they stole and was buried by a partner somewhere in the town. While hunting, the Indians attack, and a life and death battle ensues.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Bailey
as Hitchhiker
as Ben Travis
as Taha
as Alexej Orloff
as Craig Rhodes
as Nadir El Krim / Paul de Vellenera
as Prince Malik
as Tony Giani
as Brock Mitchell
as Lt. Norman Tucker
as Joshua
as Andy Todd
as Chet Loring
as Father Gil Allen
as Davey Bishop
as Tony Scott
as John Wilkes Booth
as Hajji Baba
as Jet Cosgrave
as Avrum
as G.R. 'Grad' Matthews
as Lt. Pete Barker
as Jed Clayton
as Kid
as Prince Roland
as Lt. Gil Hackett
as John Derek
as Steve McCleary
as David Clark
as Capt. Renato Dimorna
as Steve Novak
as Robin, Earl of Huntington
as Tom Stark
as Nick Romano
as Police Stenographer (uncredited)
as Lieutenant Bruce
as Minor Role (uncredited)