1936 - 2024
James Darren American Actor
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James Darren dating history
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James Darren was previously married to Evy Norlund.
James Darren was in a relationship with Barbara Bouchet (1972 - 1974).
James Darren had an encounter with Gloria Terlitsky (1955 - 1959).
About
American Actor James Darren was born James William Ercolani on 8th June, 1936 in Lower Moyamensing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA and passed away on 2nd Sep 2024 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA aged 88. He is most remembered for his roles as Moondoggie in the 1959 CinemaScope comedy film Gidget, Tony Newman in the ABC color science fiction series The Time Tunnel, Officer James Corrigan in the ABC/CBS police drama series T. J. Hooker, and Vic Fontaine in the syndicated science fiction series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
James Darren was in 4 on-screen matchups, including Deborah Walley in Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961), Heather Locklear in T.J. Hooker (1982), Gina Hecht in The Love Boat (1977) and Sandra Dee in Gidget (1959).
James Darren is a member of the following lists: American film actors, American television actors and American television directors.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 1 |
64 years, 7 months
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| Dating | 1 |
2 years
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| Encounter | 1 |
4 years
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| Total | 3 |
64 years, 7 months
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23 years, 6 months
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2 years
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Details
| First Name |
James
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| Last Name |
Darren
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| Full Name at Birth |
James William Ercolani
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| Alternative Name |
James William Ercolani, James Darren, James & Evy, James & Gloria
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| Birthday |
8th June, 1936
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| Birthplace |
Lower Moyamensing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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| Died |
2nd September, 2024
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| Place of Death |
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Heart Failure
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| Height |
5' 10½" (179 cm)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Roman Catholic
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Actor, singer, director
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| Occupation |
Actor
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| Claim to Fame |
his roles as Moondoggie in the 1959 CinemaScope comedy film Gidget, Tony Newman in the ABC color science fiction series The Time Tunnel, Officer James Corrigan in the ABC/CBS police drama series T. J. Hooker, and Vic Fontaine in the syndicated science fiction series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
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| Music Genre |
Pop/Rock
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| Year(s) Active |
1956-2001, 1956–2001, 1956–present, 1956–2024
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| Music Style |
Vocal, Show Tunes, Jazz, Swing, Early Pop/Rock, Vocal Pop, Stage & Screen, Teen Idols, Standards, Brill Building Pop
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| Music Mood |
Campy, Amiable/Good-Natured, Carefree, Theatrical, Sugary, Innocent, Sentimental, Romantic, Fun, Light, Happy, Joyous, Playful, Whimsical, Earnest, Elegant, Naive, Sweet
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| Instrument |
Vocals
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James William Ercolani (June 8, 1936 – September 2, 2024), known by his stage name James Darren, was an American television and film actor, television director, and singer. During the late 1950s and early 1960s, he had notable starring and supporting roles in films including Gidget (1959) and its sequels, The Gene Krupa Story (1959), All the Young Men (1960), The Guns of Navarone (1961), and Diamond Head (1962). As a teen pop singer, he achieved hit singles including "Goodbye Cruel World" in 1961. He later became more active in television, starring as Dr. Anthony Newman in the science fiction series The Time Tunnel (1966–1967). He appeared in the regular role of Officer James Corrigan in the police drama T. J. Hooker (1983–1986) and in the recurring role of Vic Fontaine in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1998–1999).
