James Darren James Corrigan in T.J. Hooker
Birth name: James Ercolani Biography for James DarrenTall, good-looking James Darren was a student of acting coach Stella Adler, and made his name in the 1950s in a series of teenage-themed films. A better actor than most of his contemporary teenage heartthrobs, he nevertheless found it difficult to escape the teen-idol image he got in pictures like Gidget (1959) and Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961). He also gained fame in the early and mid-1960s as a singer, with several hits to his credit, including "Goodbye Cruel World" and "Her Royal Majesty". His film work tapered off in the 1960s, but he did much TV work, and had two hit series, "The Time Tunnel" (1966) in the '60s and "T.J. Hooker" (1982) in the '80s.
He was born under the name of James William Ercolani, June 8, 1936, in Philadelphia. He studied at "Southern High", then headed for New York to follow theatral studies. He is spotted only a few weeks after entering this school. If he had not arrived at him the "misunderstanding of the elevator", he would certainly have become a car racing pilot, instead of a brilliant actor. This misadventure takes place in the "Brill Building" building, where he meets Joyce Selznick, the artistic director of Columbia Pictures. This meeting allows him to sign a contract with the Columbia, thanks to which he will chain many successful roles.
James Darren is an American actor, director, producer and singer born June 8, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is known for his role as Moondoggie in Gidget films, Gidget Goes Hawaiian and Gidget Goes to Rome, as well as for his role as Tony Vincenzo in the T.J. Hooker television series.
Darren began his acting career in the early 1950s playing in series B films, such as The Guns of Navarone and The Brothers Rico. He also played in popular television series at the time, such as 77 Sunset Strip, Hawaiian Eye and The Time Tunnel.
In the 1960s, Darren obtained great success by playing in Gidget films, which featured Sandra Dee and Sally Field. He also recorded several popular music albums and played in concerts across the country.
In the 1980s, Darren played in the T.J. Hooker television series alongside William Shatner and Heather Locklear. He also continued to play in movies and television series, such as The Return of the Living Dead and Jag.
In the 1990s and early 2000s, Darren played in several films and television series, notably Melrose Place and CSI: Miami. He also appeared in television shows, such as The Sopranos and NCIS.
Over the years, Darren has received numerous awards for his work as an actor, director and producer, notably an Emmy Award for his performance in T.J. Hooker. He is also a member of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Apart from his acting career, Darren is also passionate about golf and sports cars. He has been married to Evy Nortund since 1979 and have two children. Filmography
TriviaAlso known as a singer, and his singing talents are revealed as the portrayal of the hologram Vic Fontaine on a couple of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" (1993) episodes. His current surname, Darren, since 1959, was inspired by the famous automobile of the 1950s. FamilySpouse : Evy Norlund (1960 - present) 2 sons, Gloria Terlitsky (1955 - 1959) (divorced) 1 son. Father of CNN anchorman Jim Moret. His wife, Evy Norlund, is the former Miss Denmark of 1958. Godfather to A.J. Lambert, who is the daughter of Nancy Sinatra, and granddaughter of Frank Sinatra. Darren was a close friend of Sinatra and his family. Author of the card
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