John Derek
Known for
John Derek has built a long career as an actor with credits spread across cinema, television and everything between. The most visible line on the filmography is 'The Ten Commandments' (Joshua). Viewers may also know him from 'All the King's Men'. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. The count stands at 36 titles, and the range inside it is wide.
John Derek
33 Movies
3 Series
John Derek has built a long career as an actor with credits spread across cinema, television and everything between. The most visible line on the filmography is 'The Ten Commandments' (Joshua). Viewers may also know him from 'All the King's Men'. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. The count stands at 36 titles, and the range inside it is wide.
Movies
Plays Joshua
The Ten Commandments
1956
Plays Tom Stark
All the King's Men
1949
Plays Taha
Exodus
1960
Director
Plays Hitchhiker
Nightmare in the Sun
1965
Plays Nick Romano
Knock on Any Door
1949
Plays Kid
Ambush at Tomahawk Gap
1953
Plays Davey Bishop
Run for Cover
1955
Plays Lt. Gil Hackett
Thunderbirds
1952
Director
Plays Bailey
Once Before I Die
1966
Plays Lieutenant Bruce
I'll Be Seeing You
1944
Plays Robin, Earl of Huntington
Rogues of Sherwood Forest
1950
Plays Hajji Baba
The Adventures of Hajji Baba
1954
Plays Capt. Renato Dimorna
Mask of the Avenger
1951
Plays Jet Cosgrave
The Outcast
1954
Plays Steve McCleary
Scandal Sheet
1952
Plays Steve Novak
Saturday's Hero
1951
Plays Alexej Orloff
Prisoner of the Volga
1959
Plays Tony Giani
The Flesh Is Weak
1957
Plays John Wilkes Booth
Prince of Players
1955
Plays David Clark
The Family Secret
1951
Plays Prince Malik
Omar Khayyam
1957
Plays Tony Scott
An Annapolis Story
1955
Plays Jed Clayton
The Last Posse
1953
Plays Brock Mitchell
Fury at Showdown
1957
Plays Craig Rhodes
High Hell
1958
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Once Before I Die
Full Filmography
Once Before I Die
Bailey
1966
Film
Nightmare in the Sun
Hitchhiker
1965
Film
Frontier Circus
Ben Travis · 26 episodes
1961–
TV
Exodus
Taha
1960
Film
Prisoner of the Volga
Alexej Orloff
1959
Film
High Hell
Craig Rhodes
1958
Film
Pirate of the Half Moon
Nadir El Krim / Paul de Vellenera
1957
Film
Omar Khayyam
Prince Malik
1957
Film
The Flesh Is Weak
Tony Giani
1957
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Derek still alive?
John Derek passed away on May 22, 1998 at age 71.
What are the most famous roles of John Derek?
John Derek is best known for roles in The Ten Commandments, All the King's Men, Exodus.
How many movies has John Derek been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1943), John Derek has appeared in 33 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was John Derek's first movie?
The career of John Derek began with The Nest (1943).
What is John Derek's most recent movie or series?
John Derek's most recent release is Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 1, which premiered on January 1, 1982.
What TV shows has John Derek appeared in?
On television, John Derek has appeared in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre, Lux Video Theatre, Frontier Circus.
John Derek
1926-08-12
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.