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James Darren, Teen Idol Actor in ‘Gidget,’ Singer and Director, Dies at 88


James Darren, who starred in "Gidget," "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and "T.J. Hooker" and died Monday. He was 88.

James Darren, who went from teen idol status acting in youth-oriented movies like “ Gidget ” to become an actor in TV shows such as “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “T.J. Moret said he was grateful that his father had been able to embrace his signature role as Moondoggie in the “Gidget” movie and that he continued to interact with his fans. Born in Philadelphia, he studied acting with Stella Adler in New York and was signed to Columbia Pictures, where his first role was in “Rumble on the Docks.”

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