James Darren, an actor, director, and singer best known for his role as Moondoggie in the 1959 movie Gidget, died Monday at age 88. “I always thought he would pull through because he was so cool ...

Actor and singer James Darren, a teen heartthrob in the 1960s, died this week at the age of 88. Tall, dark and handsome, he starred in three of the "Gidget" beach movies.

James Darren, who launched his career as a teen heartthrob in the 1960s, has died. He was 88. Darren's son, Jim Moret, confirmed his passing to several outlets, as reported by NBC, sharing that ...

James Darren, actor and singer of ‘Gidget’ teen idol fame, dies at 88 As the wave-rider Moondoggie in “Gidget,” Mr. Darren helped ignite the California surfing craze.

James Darren, the iconic actor known for his role in Gidget, has passed away, leaving fans in deep mourning. As the news of his death spreads, people want to know about what happened.

James Darren, an actor, director and singer who had his breakout role of Moondoggie in the 1959 movie “Gidget,” died Monday at age 88, Variety reported.

James Darren, Gidget teen idol actor who rose to fame in the 1950s, has died at 88, according to Nancy Sinatra, who counted him among her closest friends. “One of my dearest, closest friends in ...

Darren Criss won Best Actor in a Musical, making history as the first Asian American actor to ever win in this category.

James Darren, who went from teen idol status acting in youth-oriented movies like “Gidget” to becoming an actor in TV shows such as “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “T.J. Hooker” and a singer and ...

Actor and singer James Darren, who became famous after starring the Gidget movies and on TV in shows like Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and T.J Hooker, has died. He was 88 years old, per TMZ.

James Darren, who found teen heartthrob fame as Moondoggie in the 1959 surfer film “Gidget” and whose scenes of sun-kissed beaches with star Sandra Dee helped launch the California surfing ...