James Darren

Birth Name:

James William Ercolani

Birth Place:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Director

As a youth, he studied acting with acclaimed drama instructor Stella Adler
Made his screen acting debut in the film "Rumble on the Docks" in 1956
Was discovered by renowned talent scout Joyce Selznick in the 1950s
Quote: "(On his music career): "I don't listen to critics, good or bad, but the people I truly respect, who are great musicians or great singers in their own right․""
Best known for his role as Officer Jim Corrigan in "T․J․ Hooker" and as Jeffrey Matthews in "Gidget․"
Directed several episodes of TV series like "Werewolf," "Hunter," and "Silk Stalkings․"
Has appeared in several hit TV dramas throughout his acting career, including "Walker, Texas Ranger," "Melrose Place" and "Beverly Hills 90210․"
Provided the voice of Yogi Bear in the 1964 children's animation "Hey There, It's Yogi Bear!"
Released several chart-topping pop hits in the early 1960s, including "Goodbye Cruel World" and "Her Royal Majesty․"
Had a recurring role as Dr․ Tony Newman in the TV series "The Time Tunnel" in the mid-1960s

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