James Darren

About

Actor and singer who played a role in the film, The Guns of Navarone. The film gave him an opportunity to break his typecasting teen image. He amassed over 50 different acting roles throughout his long on-screen career. 

Before Fame

He began acting as a teenager in the TV show, Gidget as Gidget's love interest. 

Trivia

Also a singer, he released his debut album in 1960 as well as fifteen singles between 1959 and 1977. In 2017, he played Paulie in the movie Lucky. 

Family Life

He has three children and has been married twice with his second marriage being to Evy Norlund. 

Associated With

He appeared in the series, T.J. Hooker with William Shatner.