James Darren actor, director and singer who gained notoriety for the series “The Time Tunnel “, passed away on Monday (2), aged 88, as reported by Variety.
The artist died at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, according to Variety, citing his son. Jim Moret chief correspondent for Inside Edition. The CNN sought comment from Darren and Moret’s agents.
Darren had an extensive resume spanning films and television dating back to 1956, according to IMDb. However, his role in the film “Hawaiian Vacation” helped make him a teen idol. In a 2015 interview with Los Angeles magazine, he was asked when he realized he was a Hollywood sensation.
“The turning point was when I was in a studio in San Francisco and word got out that I was there,” Darren said in the interview. “Thousands of girls were screaming outside. When I had to leave the building, they tackled me to the ground and pulled out chunks of my hair. The police had to rescue me and took me to the roof until things calmed down. It was total pandemonium.”
Darren also had supporting roles in the series “Command Car “, next to William Shatner and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine “. He has also directed episodes of shows such as “Barred from the Ball ” and “Melrose Place “.
Born in Philadelphia, Darren studied acting in New York and was eventually hired by Columbia Pictures, according to Variety. He is survived by his wife Evy, three children and five grandchildren.
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