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Bo DerekActress, producer
Date of Birth: 20.11.1956
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Bo Derek
Bo Derek, born Mary Cathleen Collins, is an American actress and producer. She is best known for her role in the film "10" directed by Blake Edwards, where she played the lead role. With her blonde hair, pale blue eyes, and sex symbol status, Bo Derek quickly rose to stardom, although many argue that she lacked acting talent.
Early Life and Career
Bo Derek was born on November 20, 1956, in Long Beach, California. At a young age, she showed an interest in acting and modeling. When she was just 18 years old, her agent introduced her to actor and director John Derek. John immediately cast her in his film "Fantasies," which was released in 1973. Bo Derek married John Derek before the film's release and through their collaboration, she became a star in 1981.
Career Highlights
Throughout her career, Bo Derek mostly appeared in her husband's films, although she occasionally worked with other directors. She was renowned for her beauty and sex appeal, which often overshadowed her acting abilities. In 1980, she received a Golden Globe nomination for Best New Star for her role in "10."
Razzie Nominations
Despite her success, Bo Derek also received numerous Razzie nominations, which recognize the worst performances in the film industry. In 2003, she was nominated for Worst Supporting Actress for her role in "Master of Disguise." In 2000, she was nominated for Worst Actress of the Century. In 1996, she received a nomination for Worst Supporting Actress for her role in "Tommy Boy," and in 1991, she was nominated for Worst Actress for her performance in "Ghosts Can't Do It." Additionally, her films "Ghosts Can't Do It" and "Bolero" were both nominated for Worst Picture in 1991.
Bo Derek's film "Bolero" also earned her a Worst Actress award in 1985. In 1990, she was named Worst Actress of the Decade for her roles in "Bolero" and "Tarzan, the Ape Man." In 1982, she received the Worst Actress award for her performances in "Tarzan, the Ape Man" and "A Change of Seasons" alongside Faye Dunaway.
Despite the mixed reception of her acting skills, Bo Derek remains an iconic figure in Hollywood due to her beauty and status as a sex symbol.
