Bo Derek (born Mary Cathleen Collins on November 20, 1956, Long Beach, California, U.S.) is a Golden Globe-nominated American film actress and model.
Derek is of Irish, German, Dutch and Welsh descent. Her father is Paul Collins, a Hobie Cat executive. Her mother is Norma Collins, hairdresser to Ann-Margaret. In addition to Derek, they had one son, Colin Bass, (born Colin Collins) bassist of the progrock band Camel, and two other daughters. After the parents divorced, Norma Collins married American stunt performer Bobby Bass
Derek attended Narbonne High School in Harbor City, California. Derek then attended George S. Patton Continuation school which is adjacent to Narbonne.