[Music] if you don't recognize the name James Darren but love classic TV and film then listen up James Darren best known for his role as moond doggy in the 1959 teen classic gig has died at 88 from Teen Idol to an accomplished actor and singer Darren's career spanned decades and touched multiple Generations Darren's Journey began in Philadelphia where his passion for acting led him to study with the renowned Stella Adler his breakout role in gigit catapulted him to stardom and even boosted his singing career remember that catchy gig theme song that was Darren himself Beyond gigg he starred in notable films like The Guns of Navarone and the Jean Kupa story television also played a significant role in his career with memorable appearances in shows like The Time Tunnel Star Trek Deep Space 9 and TJ hooker James Darren's charm and talent left a lasting impact on Hollywood and his fans he will be remembered not just for his roles but for the joy he brought to the screen rest in peace James Darren you will be missed