James Darren Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JAMES DARREN
Born: June 08, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died: September 02, 2024 in Los Angeles, California
Biography
In 1956, 20-year-old James Darren's movie debut was as the star of Rumble on the Docks, which also starred Robert Blake. Darren was also Moondoggie in three Gidget movies (1959, 1961, 1963). In 1961, Darren recorded "Goodbye Cruel World" which rose to #3 on the charts. As a recording star, he also reached the Top 40 in 1967 with "All" and hit the charts in 1977 with "You Take My Heart Away". Darren starred in two TV series, Time Tunnel (1966-1967) and T. J. Hooker (1982-1986) and co-starred on Star Trek Deep Space Nine as hologram crooner Vic Fontaine (1998-1999), reprising songs from the series on his 1999 album, This One's From the Heart. He also starred as Tony Marlin on Melrose Placein 1999.
2000-Hollywood-Rocks-the-Movies:-The-Early-Years-1955-1970 (Sound), 1979-Sha-Na-Na (in person), 2011-Pioneers-of-Television (Other), 2000-Down-to-You (Sound), 1966-Hollywood-a-Go-Go (Sound), 1961-Here's-Hollywood (in person), 1966-1967-The-Time-Tunnel (Performer), 2000-Memories-of-Navarone (in person), 1998-1999-Star-Trek:-Deep-Space-Nine (Performer), 1997-Diagnosis-Murder (Performer), 1983-One-Day-at-a-Time (Performer), 1980-Vega$ (Performer), 1971-Love,-American-Style (Performer), 1968-The-Man-from-the-25th-Century (Performer), 1963-Diamond-Head (Performer), 1959-The-Gene-Krupa-Story (Performer), 1957-The-Brothers-Rico (Performer), 1957-Operation-Mad-Ball (Performer), 1956-Rumble-on-the-Docks (Performer), 1996-1997-Savannah (Director), 1996-Beverly-Hills,-90210 (Director), 1995-Nowhere-Man (Director), 1993-Walker,-Texas-Ranger (Director), 1990-Hardball (Director), 1986-The-A-Team (Director), 2010-Accidental-Icon:-The-Real-Gidget-Story (in person), 2002-Elvis-Forever (in person), 1995-The-Fantasy-Worlds-of-Irwin-Allen (in person), 1973-The-Tonight-Show-Starring-Johnny-Carson (in person), 1966-Where-the-Action-Is (in person), 1963-Under-the-Yum-Yum-Tree (in person), 1959-The-31st-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1992-Renegade (Performer), 1978-1979-Hawaii-Five-O (Performer), 1978-The-Boss'-Son (Performer), 1977-Charlie's-Angels (Performer), 1977-The-Feather-and-Father-Gang (Performer), 1976-Police-Woman (Performer), 1975-The-Lives-of-Jenny-Dolan (Performer), 1964-For-Those-Who-Think-Young (Performer), 1960-Let-No-Man-Write-My-Epitaph (Performer), 1960-Because-They're-Young (Performer), 1959-The-Lineup (Performer), 1958-Gunman's-Walk (Performer), 1994-Renegade (Director), 1992-1993-Raven (Director), 1992-Tequila-and-Bonetti (Director), 1988-Police-Story:-Gladiator-School (Director), 1993-Vicki! (in person), 1992-One-on-One-with-John-Tesh (in person), 1984-The-36th-Annual-Emmy-Awards (in person), 1968-1978-The-Mike-Douglas-Show (in person), 1977-Little-Richard:-Portrait-of-a-Legend (in person), 1971-Mooch-Goes-to-Hollywood (in person), 1967-Dream-Girl-of-'67 (in person), 1965-Shivaree (in person), 1964-Freedom-Spectacular (in person), 1961-The-Jo-Stafford-Show (in person), 1959-1960-The-Dick-Clark-Show (in person), 1959-The-Steve-Allen-Plymouth-Show (in person), 2013-Vegas (Sound), 1982-Aliens-from-Another-Planet (Other), 1984-1991-Hunter (Director), 2003-Chooch (Sound), 2004-The-King-of-Queens (Sound), 2001-Random-Acts (Performer), 1999-Melrose-Place (Performer), 1981-Scruples (Performer), 1981-The-Love-Boat (Performer), 1977-Police-Story (Performer), 1977-Black-Sheep-Squadron (Performer), 1976-S.W.A.T. (Performer), 1969-Venus-in-Furs (Performer), 1966-Voyage-to-the-Bottom-of-the-Sea (Performer), 1965-The-Flintstones (Performer), 1964-Hey-There,-It's-Yogi-Bear (Performer), 1963-Gidget-Goes-to-Rome (Performer), 1960-All-the-Young-Men (Performer), 1959-Gidget (Performer), 1957-The-Tijuana-Story (Performer), 1957-The-Web (Performer), 1996-1997-Melrose-Place (Director), 1987-1988-Werewolf (Director), 2012-Get-a-Life! (in person), 1976-Liar's-Club (in person), 1971-The-David-Frost-Show (in person), 1971-The-Virginia-Graham-Show (in person), 1969-The-Barbara-McNair-Show (in person), 1969-It-Takes-Two (in person), 1967-The-Woody-Woodbury-Show (in person), 1964-Teen-Scene (Other), 2001-Hearts-in-Atlantis (Sound), 1992-Raven (Performer), 1982-1986-T.J.-Hooker (Performer), 1979-1982-Fantasy-Island (Performer), 1980-Turnover-Smith (Performer), 1971-City-Beneath-the-Sea (Performer), 1964-The-Lively-Set (Performer), 1959-1961-The-Donna-Reed-Show (Performer), 1961-Gidget-Goes-Hawaiian (Performer), 1961-The-Guns-of-Navarone (Performer), 1994-1995-Silk-Stalkings (Director), 1987-Stingray (Director), 1986-T.J.-Hooker (Director), 2005-Larry-King-Live (in person), 2000-2002-Hollywood-Squares (in person), 1994-Downey (in person), 1989-The-6th-Annual-American-Cinema-Awards (in person), 1984-Battle-of-the-Network-Stars-XVI (in person), 1972-1980-The-Hollywood-Squares (in person), 1974-1977-Celebrity-Sweepstakes (in person), 1962-1977-New-American-Bandstand-1965 (in person), 1974-All-Star-Baffle (in person), 1967-1969-The-Joey-Bishop-Show (in person), 1968-Romp!!! (in person), 1967-The-Pat-Boone-Show (in person), 1965-1966-Hollywood-a-Go-Go (in person), 1964-The-36th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person)
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JAMES DARREN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 19511Commemorative envelope signed by James Darren includes an autograph note reading, "To John/Best Wishes/James Darren." It honors Canadian Prime Ministers and features Queen Elizabeth, part of the 1973 Definitive Series.Price: $160.00
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JAMES DARREN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 323491Photograph of James Darren as Casey Owens in The Lively Set, inscribed and signed with the message, "To Robert/Best wishes/James Darren". The item is a publicity still from the 1964 film, showcasing Darren's early career.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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JAMES DARREN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 190718Photograph signed by James Darren, depicting him as Dr. Tony Newman from Time Tunnel. He signs in black ink with the inscription "Always/James Darren". Darren is known for his roles in various films and television series.
Price: $220.00
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JAMES DARREN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 204921Photograph of James Darren, signed in black felt tip with the inscription "James Darren". Known for his roles in The Brothers Rico, The Guns of Navarone, and the Gidget movies, he later starred in Time Tunnel and T. J. Hooker.
Price: $220.00
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JAMES DARREN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 204922Black and white headshot of James Darren, signed in black ink with the inscription "James Darren." Darren debuted in film with Rumble on the Docks and gained fame for his roles in Gidget and Star Trek Deep Space Nine.
Price: $220.00
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JAMES DARREN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 295002Photograph of actor and singer James Darren, signed with "James Darren". Known for roles in The Brothers Rico, The Guns of Navarone, and Gidget, he also had a musical career in the 1960s.
Price: $220.00
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JAMES DARREN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 315492Black and white headshot of James Darren, signed in black ink with the inscription "Sincerely/James Darren". Known for his roles in Rumble on the Docks and Gidget, he also recorded hit songs during his career.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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JAMES DARREN - CONTRACT SIGNED 06/08/1962 - HFSID 158364Contract signed by James Darren, authorizing a performance at the Atlantic City Steel Pier, dated June 8, 1962. It includes stipulations for advertising his role in the movie Diamond Head and confirms a payment of $5,000 for six days of shows.
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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JAMES DARREN - CONTRACT SIGNED 06/15/1962 - HFSID 158365Carbon contract for James Darren signed in ink by James Darren as Performer and John J Carsey for NBC, detailing his appearance on The Tonight Show on June 15, 1962, with a total payment of $352.
Price: $600.00
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JAMES DARREN - CONTRACT SIGNED 11/01/1961 - HFSID 158366Contract signed by James Darren in blue ink, detailing his exclusive agency agreement with MCA Artists for three years starting November 1, 1961. Accompanied by two signed letters from agents, highlighting Darren's entertainment career milestones.
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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JAMES DARREN - CONTRACT SIGNED 11/01/1961 - HFSID 158367Contract signed by James Darren in blue ink, dated November 1, 1961, outlining a three-year exclusive agreement with MCA Artists Ltd. Accompanied by two signed letters from agents. The contract includes initialed amendments and details the agency's commission.
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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JAMES DARREN - CONTRACT SIGNED 11/01/1961 - HFSID 158368Contract signed by James Darren, dated November 1, 1961, in blue ink. The two-page MCA Artists Agency contract binds him for three years. Accompanied by two typed letters signed by agents from AGVA Artists' Representatives Association, Inc.
Price: $600.00
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JAMES DARREN - CONTRACT SIGNED 11/01/1961 - HFSID 158369Contract signed by James Darren in blue ink, dated November 1, 1961, binding him to MCA Artists for three years. The two-page document includes details about earnings and has an initialed crossed-out section by Darren's agent.
Price: $600.00
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JAMES DARREN - CONTRACT SIGNED 11/01/1961 - HFSID 158361Contract signed by James Darren as Artist, detailing a three-year employment agreement with MCA Artists, dated November 1, 1961. Accompanied by an initialed rider and documentation from MCA, including letters acknowledging the contract's filing.
Price: $600.00
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JAMES DARREN - CONTRACT SIGNED 11/01/1961 - HFSID 158362Contract signed by James Darren in blue ink, detailing a one-year artist management agreement with M.C.A. Artists, Ltd. commencing November 1, 1961, at a 10% rate. This six-page document contains his autograph and outlines his early career details.
Price: $600.00
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JAMES DARREN - CONTRACT SIGNED 11/01/1961 - HFSID 158363Contract signed by James Darren in blue ink on November 1, 1961, binding him to the Standard Theatrical Motion Picture Agency for one year. The contract, consisting of six pages, also includes his agent's signature and outlines financial terms.
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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JAMES DARREN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/12/1958 - HFSID 176334Document signed by James Darren, dated August 8, 1958, granting permission to use his name and likeness for promotional purposes. The signature appears in blue ink on a release form from News Syndicate Co., with text including “In consideration of the publicity…”
Price: $500.00
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FOR THOSE WHO THINK YOUNG MOVIE CAST - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 342822Still from the 1964 film For Those Who Think Young signed by James Darren with the inscription, "Best/ wishes/ James/ Darren", Pamela Tiffin, and Allen Jenkins with "with/ best wishes/ Allen Jenkins", all in black ink.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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GIDGET GOES HAWAIIAN MOVIE CAST - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 342057Publicity photograph from Gidget Goes Hawaiian, featuring James Darren, Michael Callan, and Deborah Walley, signed by all three in blue felt tip. Includes handwritten notation “Gidget Goes Hawaiian/1961.” Captures key cast members from the 1961 film.
Price: $440.00
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WISH YOU WERE HERE PLAY CAST - INSCRIBED SHOW BILL SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 4534Show bill from Wish You Were Here signed by James Darren and Morty Gunty, inscribed with “To Dorothy,/Best Wishes/James Darren” and “Morty Gunty” in black felt tip. Includes 6 pages related to the musical's history and cast.
Price: $300.00
