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Jimmy Darren
b. 1936Philadelphia, PAItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included
Goodbye Cruel World; Gidget film series; born James William Ercolani
Biography
Two Top 5 Billboard hits; Gidget (1959) launched film and TV career
Notable For
- Goodbye Cruel World
- Gidget film series
- born James William Ercolani
Honors & Recognition
- Two Top 5 Billboard hits
- Gidget (1959) launched film and TV career
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jimmy Darren Italian?
Yes — Jimmy Darren is of Italian heritage. Goodbye Cruel World; Gidget film series; born James William Ercolani
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Pop/Acting
- Years
- b. 1936
- Birth Place
- Philadelphia, PA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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