Charles Dibdin
British musician, songwriter, dramatist, novelist and actor
James Darren, an American actor, singer, and television director, was known for his roles in popular films like Gidget and The Time Tunnel. He had a successful career in both television and film, showcasing his versatility as an entertainer.
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James William Ercolaniand its sequels. He also appeared in the The Gene Krupa Storyand performed as Vic Fontaine, a recurring role in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1998-1999).
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James Darren’s real name was James William Ercolani.
James Darren had notable roles in films like 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, James Darren had hit singles like ,Goodbye Cruel World, in 1961.
James Darren starred as Dr. Anthony Newman in the science fiction series The Time Tunnel (1966–1967), Officer James Corrigan in the police drama T. J. Hooker (1982–1986), and Vic Fontaine in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1998–1999).
James Darren was born on June 8, 1936, and passed away on September 2, 2024.
4 Quotes by James Darren
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A lot of people who were the best in their fields. I was fortunate enough to be friends with Sammy Davis, Jr. – I spent a lot of time with Sammy. I was over at his house almost every night. Those people were very special and very special for me.
James DarrenAmerican actor, singer (1936-2024)
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Back in the Rat Pack days, we’d take Frank’s plane and sit dead center, because of Nancy. We’d watch the Rat Pack in the center ring and you couldn’t ask for a better thing.
James DarrenAmerican actor, singer (1936-2024)
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Sinatra was the biggest influence on my life, my singing career. And rightly so. I mean he was the best singer ever.
James DarrenAmerican actor, singer (1936-2024)
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Doing a TV show, you’re on an assembly line and it’s as cut and dry as that. There are some shows that are exceptions. There are producers that want really special things.
James DarrenAmerican actor, singer (1936-2024)