James Darren Biography (1936-)

Born James Ercolani, June 8, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA; married Gloria Terlitsky, 1955 (divorced, 1959); married Evy Norlund, 1960; children: (first marriage) James Moret (a television anchorman); (second marriage) Christian, Anthony.

Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Occupation
Actor, director, singer
Birth Details
June 8, 1936
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Famous Works

  • CREDITS
  • Film Appearances
  • (Film debut) Jimmy Smigelski, Rumble on the Docks, Columbia, 1956
  • Private Widowskas, Operation Mad Ball, 1957
  • Mitch, The Tijuana Story, 1957
  • Johnny Rico, The Brothers Rico, Columbia, 1957
  • David Hackett, Gunman's Walk, 1958
  • Jeffrey "Moondoogie" Matthews, Gidget, 1959
  • Eddie Sirota, The Gene Krupa Story (also known as Drum Crazy), 1959
  • (Cameo appearance) Because They're Young, 1960
  • Cotton, All the Young Men, 1960
  • Nick Romano, Let No Man Write My Epitaph, 1960
  • Private Spyros Pappadimos, The Guns of Navarone, Columbia, 1961
  • Jeffrey "Moondoogie" Matthews, Gidget Goes Hawaiian, Columbia, 1961
  • Paul Kahana, Diamond Head, 1962
  • Jeffrey "Moondoogie" Matthews, Gidget Goes to Rome, 1963
  • Casey Owens, The Lively Set, Universal, 1964
  • Singer, Hey There, It's Yogi Bear, 1964
  • Gardner "Ding" Pruitt III, For Those Who Think Young, 1964
  • 633 Squadron, United Artists, 1964
  • Jimmy Logan, Paroxismus (also known as Black Angel, Paroxsysmos, Puo una morta rivivere per amore?, Venus im Pelz, and Venus in Furs), American International, 1970
  • Buddy, The Boss' Son, 1978
  • Television Appearances
  • Series
  • Dr. Tony Newman, The Time Tunnel, ABC, 1966-67
  • Officer Jim Corrigan, T.J. Hooker, CBS, 1983-85 , then ABC, 1985-86
  • Tony Marlin, Melrose Place, Fox, 1998-99
  • Movies
  • Dr. Talty, City beneath the Sea (also known as One Hour to Doomsday), 1971
  • Orlando, The Lives of Jenny Dolan, 1975
  • Georgie Green, Turnover Smith, 1980
  • Vito Orsini, Scruples, CBS, 1981
  • Tony Newman, Aliens from Another Planet, 1982
  • Officer Jim Corrigan, Blood Sport (also known as T. J. Hooker:Blood Sport), CBS, 1986
  • Specials
  • ABC team member, Battle of the Network Stars XVI, 1984
  • Jim Corrigan, Hollywood Starr, ABC, 1985
  • TV Guide Looks at Science Fiction, USA, 1997
  • Intimate Portrait: Heather Locklear, Lifetime, 1998
  • Sandra Dee, Arts and Entertainment, 2000
  • Episodic
  • The Web, NBC, 1957
  • Mr. Omir, "The Mechanical Man," Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, 1966
  • Movie star, "War Biz Warrior," Baa Baa Black Sheep, 1976
  • "The Running Man: Parts 1 & 2," S.W.A.T., 1976
  • David Barzak, "Circus of Terror," Charlie's Angels, 1977
  • Johnny Munroe, "Number One with a Bullet," Hawaii Five-O, 1979
  • Host, Portrait of a Legend, 1981
  • "Second Chance," Renegade, 1992
  • "Natural Selection: Part 1," Silk Stalkings, 1994
  • Councilman Matthew Watson, "Murder Blues," Diagnosis Murder, CBS,1997
  • Vic Fontaine, "His Way," Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, syndicated, 1998
  • Vic Fontaine, "Tears of the Prophets," Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,syndicated, 1998
  • Vic Fontaine, "It's Only a Paper Moon," Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, syndicated, 1998
  • Vic Fontaine, "Badda-Bing, Badda-Bing," Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, syndicated, 1999
  • Vic Fontaine, "What You Leave Behind: Parts 1 & 2," Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, syndicated, 1999
  • Vic Fontaine, "Image in the Sand," Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, syndicated, 1999
  • Also appeared as (uncredited) Billy Sharp, "Is Someone Crazy in Here Or Is It Me," Raven; in Hollywood Squares.
  • Television Director
  • Movies
  • Police Story: Gladiator School, ABC, 1988
  • Episodic
  • Werewolf, Fox, 1987
  • (Multiple episodes) Hunter, 1987-91
  • Hardball, Fox, 1989
  • Silk Stalkings, USA, 1991
  • (Two episodes) Raven, CBS, 1992
  • Walker, Texas Ranger, CBS, 1993
  • Melrose Place, Fox, 1995-96
  • Nowhere Man, UPN, 1995
  • "Strike the Match," Beverly Hills, 90210, Fox, 1996
  • "Pledging My Love," Beverly Hills, 90210, Fox, 1996
  • (Two episodes) Savannah, The WB, 1996
  • Also directed "Into the Night," T.J. Hooker, CBS; The A-Team; Stingray; Something Is Out There; Renegade.
  • RECORDINGS
  • Albums
  • Recorded albums of songs he sang as Vic Fontaine on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
  • Singles
  • "Gidget," 1959
  • "Angel Face," 1959
  • "Because They're Young," 1960
  • "Goodbye Cruel World"/"Valerie," 1961
  • "Her Royal Majesty"/"If I Could Only Tell You," 1962
  • "Conscience"/"Dream Big," 1961
  • "Mary's Little Lamb"/"The Life of the Party," 1962
  • "Hail to the Conquering Hero," 1962
  • "Pin a Medal on Joey"/"Diamond Head," 1963
  • "All," Warner Bros., 1966
  • "You Take My Heart Away," Private Stock, 1977

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

    Periodicals:
    • The New York Times, March 23, 1995, p. C17.
    • People Weekly, December 5, 1983, p. 139.
    • TV Guide, June 22, 1985, p. 12.