James Darren, television director who played Moondoggie in the “Gidget” films, dies at the age of 88
James Darren, who died on Monday, can be seen in his role in a photo from 1963 with his “For Those Who Think Young” co-stars Nancy Sinatra (center) and Claudia Martin. (Associated Press) James Darren, the teen star who played…
James Darren, “Gidget” teen idol, singer and director, dies at the age of 88
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Darren, a teen idol who sparked the surfing trend of the 1960s as a charismatic beach boy alongside Sandra Dee in the hit film “Gidget,” died Monday at the age of 88. Darren died in…
James Darren, teen idol actor in “Gidget,” singer and director, dies at the age of 88
James Darren, who went from being a teen idol in youth films such as “Gidget” to acting in television series such as “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “TJ Hooker” and also becoming a singer and director, died on Monday…
