Needless to say, of the Gidget cast, Sally Field has had the longest, most fulfilling career.She was born on November 6, 1946 in Pasadena, California. Things kicked off with Gidget and, as a ...

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 Nine” and “T.J. Hooker” and a ...

James Darren, best known for his roles on “Gidget” and “T.J. Hooker,” has died at age 88. The actor died peacefully in his sleep at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Sept. 2, ...

The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a charismatic beach boy paired off with Sandra Dee in the hit film “Gidget,” died Monday at 88.

The character of Gidget, who was modeled after author Frederick Kohner's daughter Kathy, was originally played by Sandra Dee, while her love interest, Moondoggie, was played by James Darren.

James Darren, Gidget teen idol actor who rose to fame in the 1950s, has died at 88, according to Nancy Sinatra, who counted him among her closest friends. “One of my dearest, closest friends in ...

James Darren, who starred in 'Gidget,' 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' and 'T.J. Hooker,' died Monday. He was 88. Continue to Variety SKIP AD. You will be redirected back to your article in seconds ...

James Darren, who went from teen idol status acting in youth-oriented movies like "Gidget" to become an actor in TV shows ...

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, has died. He was 88.