James Darren
Actor
- Born
- June 8, 1936, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Died
- September 2, 2024
- Age
- 88 years old
- Zodiac
- Gemini
- Total works
- 29 movies, 38 TV shows
- Latest work
- New Dimensions (2018)
- Genres
- Horror,Thriller
James Darren is an American actor and singer who made his film debut in Rumble on the Docks (1956). He gained popularity with his role in the surf film Gidget, where he also performed the title song. Darren continued to appear in several notable films, including The Guns of Navarone (1961) and Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961), reprising his role as Moondoggie. He recorded successful pop hits, such as 'Goodbye Cruel World,' which earned a gold disc. In addition to his acting career, Darren transitioned into directing, helming episodes of series like Beverly Hills, 90210 and The A-Team. He appeared in Venus in Furs (1969).
