| Birth: | Aug. 12, 1926
Santa Maria (Los Angeles County)
Los Angeles County
California, USA | | Death: | May 22, 1998 | 
Actor, Director and Photographer. He is most famous for the women to whom he was married. Born Derek Delevan Harris in Hollywood, California, he was first married to actress Pati Behrs (1922-2004), grand-niece of Leo Tolstoy. His matinee-idol good looks quickly got him supporting roles, most notably as Broderick Crawford's son in All the King's Men (1949), but he also enjoyed leads such as "Nick Romano" in Knock on Any Door (1949) opposite Humphrey Bogart (who told him, "You look great, but kid, that's not enough"), "Brock Mitchell" in Fury at Showdown, and as Robin Hood in Rogues of Sherwood Forest (1950) with Alan Hale. Perhaps Derek's most memorable film appearance was in a supporting role in the 1956 epic film, as the noble Joshua in The Ten Commandments. Derek also worked as a film director. He directed his wife Ursula Andress in two movies and Linda Evans in one. His best known films as a director are those he directed with his fourth wife, Bo Derek (she starred in four of his movies). The 1990 film Ghosts Can't Do It was his last attempt in the director's chair. He also directed a pornographic film, Love You (1980), as well as two hit music videos for Shania Twain, "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?" and "Any Man of Mine". His last three wives seemed to be nearly identical in appearance, especially Linda Evans and Bo Derek. Derek took photos of all three, at different times, for Playboy magazine. (bio courtesy of: Wikipedia)
Cause of death: Heart Failure
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Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. |
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Record added: Oct 19, 2001
Find A Grave Memorial# 5860416 |
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