James Darren

James Darren, best known for his roles on "Gidget" and "T.J. Hooker," has died at age 88.

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 ...

The actor was known for his small screen roles and starred alongside Nancy Sinatra in 'For Those Who Think Young'

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

James Darren, the former teen idol actor known for his role as Moondoggie in the Gidget films, died Monday in Los Angeles. He was 88.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the “Gidget” movies, James Darren has died at 88.

The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the “Gidget” movies, James Darren, has died at 88.

James Darren, who became an instant teen idol as the boyish surfer Moondoggie in the "Gidget" movies and went on to a prolific career in TV and music, ...

James Darren, the actor best known as the heartthrob Moondoggie in the Gidget movies, has died at the age of 88. The former Hollywood teen star, ...

A teen heartthrob from the golden age of surfer movies has died.

James Darren, the iconic actor known for his roles in the 1950s films Gidget and The Time Tunnel, as well as his successful music career, has passed away ...

James Darren, the former teen idol actor known for his role as Moondoggie in the Gidget films, died Monday in Los Angeles. He was 88.

As the wave-rider Moondoggie in “Gidget,” Mr. Darren helped ignite the California surfing craze.

James Darren, a teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a charismatic beach boy in the hit film "Gidget," died Monday at 88.

James Darren, the teen idol who famously played surfer boy Moondoggie in the midcentury 'Gidget' films, died Monday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at 88.

To movie fans, he was remembered best as Moondoggie, the surfer boy in the smash 1959 film "Gidget" and its two sequels. His son Jim Moret told news outlets he ...

Darren was probably best known as Moondoggie in the “Gidget” film series, according to The Hollywood Reporter. His son, Jim Moret, confirmed his father's death, ...

James Darren's net worth is estimated to be approximately $9 million USD. This wealth has been accumulated through his extensive career as an actor, ...

His role as a surfer in that trendsetting hit movie led to success on television shows like “The Time Tunnel” and “T.J. Hooker,” and on the pop charts.

James Darren, beloved 'Gidget' star and versatile entertainer, leaves behind a legacy spanning acting, singing, and directing.

James Darren, the former teen idol and pop singer who played the dreamy surfer Moondoggie in three Gidget movies, died Monday. He was 88.

Former teen heartthrob James Darren died on Monday in his sleep at a hospital in Los Angeles. He was 88 years old.

Former teen heartthrob James Darren died on Monday in his sleep at a hospital in Los Angeles. He was 88 years old.

Former teen heartthrob James Darren died on Monday in his sleep at a hospital in Los Angeles. He was 88 years old.

Actor and singer James Darren was a teen heartthrob back in the 1960s. Tall, dark and handsome, he starred in three of the "Gidget" beach movies. Darren died on ...

Former teen heartthrob James Darren died on Monday in his sleep at a hospital in Los Angeles. He was 88 years old.

The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the “Gidget” movies, James Darren, has died at 88.

LOS ANGELES — James Darren, a teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a charismatic beach boy paired off with Sandra Dee in the hit film ...

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" ...