James Darren, Iconic ‘Gidget’ Teen Idol, Singer, and Director, Dies at 88
James Darren, born James William Ercolani on June 8, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a versatile American talent known for his multifaceted roles as an artist, director, and singer. His rise to fame as an adolescent idol in the late 1950s and 1960s left an enduring impression on cinema and television. Full Name James William…