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 singer and director, died Monday at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. He was 88.
His son Jim Moret said that he had been able to express his love for his family while being treated in the cardiac unit. “He was a good man. He was very talented,” Moret said. “He was forever young.”
Moret said he was grateful that his father had been able to embrace his signature role as the surfer Moondoggie in the “Gidget” movie and that he continued to interact with his fans.
Born in Philadelphia, he studied acting with Stella Adler in New York and was signed to Columbia Pictures, where his first role was in “Rumble on the Docks.” He went on to...
His son Jim Moret said that he had been able to express his love for his family while being treated in the cardiac unit. “He was a good man. He was very talented,” Moret said. “He was forever young.”
Moret said he was grateful that his father had been able to embrace his signature role as the surfer Moondoggie in the “Gidget” movie and that he continued to interact with his fans.
Born in Philadelphia, he studied acting with Stella Adler in New York and was signed to Columbia Pictures, where his first role was in “Rumble on the Docks.” He went on to...
- 9/2/2024
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Duane Eddy, the legendary guitarist who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, has passed away at the age of 86. He died of cancer on Tuesday (April 30th), surrounded by family members at Williamson Health hospital in Franklin, Tennessee.
Eddy is considered the most commercially successful instrumental musician in the history of rock ‘n’ roll, thanks in large part to his signature tunes like “Rebel-‘Rouser,” “Peter Gunn,” and “Because They’re Young.” By 1963, he had sold an estimated 12 million records.
The guitarist was known for his twangy sound and his collaborative work with producer Lee Hazlewood. His extensive album discography spanned from his 1958 debut, Have ‘Twangy’ Guitar Will Travel, through 2011’s Road Trip.
John Fogerty once dubbed Eddy the “the first rock ‘n’ roll guitar god.” His 1987 album, Duane Eddy & The Rebels, truly showed his influence, as it featured guest appearances by Fogerty, George Harrison, Paul McCartney,...
Eddy is considered the most commercially successful instrumental musician in the history of rock ‘n’ roll, thanks in large part to his signature tunes like “Rebel-‘Rouser,” “Peter Gunn,” and “Because They’re Young.” By 1963, he had sold an estimated 12 million records.
The guitarist was known for his twangy sound and his collaborative work with producer Lee Hazlewood. His extensive album discography spanned from his 1958 debut, Have ‘Twangy’ Guitar Will Travel, through 2011’s Road Trip.
John Fogerty once dubbed Eddy the “the first rock ‘n’ roll guitar god.” His 1987 album, Duane Eddy & The Rebels, truly showed his influence, as it featured guest appearances by Fogerty, George Harrison, Paul McCartney,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Duane Eddy, the twangy, Grammy-winning rock guitarist who had Top 10 instrumental hits including “Rebel Rouser” and “Forty Miles of Bad Road” and scored with a version of Henry Mancini’s “Peter Gunn,” died Wednesday of cancer at a hospital in Franklin, Tn, his wife Deed Abbate told The Associated Press. He had turned 86 last week.
Eddy, who influenced generations of guitar legends including George Harrison, John Fogerty, Bruce Springsteen, Ritchie Blackmore, Mark Knopfler and The Ventures’ Don Wilson, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
Born on April 26, 1938, in Corning, NY, Eddy began playing guitar at age 5. He moved at 13 with his family to Arizona, where he met local DJ Lee Hazlewood, and the two would share a long, fruitful association. Eddy first recorded with Jimmy Delbridge as Duane & Jimmy in 1955, and his debut single as a solo act to dent the charts came three years...
Eddy, who influenced generations of guitar legends including George Harrison, John Fogerty, Bruce Springsteen, Ritchie Blackmore, Mark Knopfler and The Ventures’ Don Wilson, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
Born on April 26, 1938, in Corning, NY, Eddy began playing guitar at age 5. He moved at 13 with his family to Arizona, where he met local DJ Lee Hazlewood, and the two would share a long, fruitful association. Eddy first recorded with Jimmy Delbridge as Duane & Jimmy in 1955, and his debut single as a solo act to dent the charts came three years...
- 5/1/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Yesterday was all about the Cannes lineup, so we've got quite a bit of news to catch up with today. First and foremost, Cinema Scope has relaunched its site with a healthy selection of pieces from Issue 50, which cinephiles lucky enough to be holding a print copy have been talking about for weeks now. Editor Mark Peranson: "So to commemorate 50 issues, I came up with the silly (not stupid) idea of deciding on the best 50 filmmakers currently working under the age of 50 (or the top, or the greatest — I've spent far too much time pondering this silly adjective). I'm anticipating heaps of criticism for this in the blogosphere, but I hope this leads to a little discussion outside of the pages of this magazine, and provides a snapshot of where cinema finds itself today."
20 of those 50 pieces are online. You'll find, for example, Raya Martin on Carlos Reygadas (and...
20 of those 50 pieces are online. You'll find, for example, Raya Martin on Carlos Reygadas (and...
- 4/20/2012
- MUBI
Dick Clark died on Wednesday at the age of 82 after suffering a heart attack. While Clark will always be known for his television contributions on "American Bandstand," "Pyramid" and "New Year's Rockin' Eve," the showbiz veteran also dabbled in some dramatic acting.
In 1960's "Because They're Young," Clark played a young high school teacher (with a tragic past) trying to improve the lives of his students in a small town. It marked Clark's first dramatic role, but not his first onscreen appearance: that came in the 1957 film "Jamboree," where Clark played himself.
"Because They're Young" also starred Tuesday Weld and and featured a cameo appearance from musician Duane Eddy, who wrote the film's theme song. It became the biggest hit of Eddy's career.
Clark, meanwhile, would continue to dabble in acting. In 1961 he appeared in "The Young Doctors," opposite Fredric March and Ben Gazzara. His most outrageous role came seven years later in "Killers Three.
In 1960's "Because They're Young," Clark played a young high school teacher (with a tragic past) trying to improve the lives of his students in a small town. It marked Clark's first dramatic role, but not his first onscreen appearance: that came in the 1957 film "Jamboree," where Clark played himself.
"Because They're Young" also starred Tuesday Weld and and featured a cameo appearance from musician Duane Eddy, who wrote the film's theme song. It became the biggest hit of Eddy's career.
Clark, meanwhile, would continue to dabble in acting. In 1961 he appeared in "The Young Doctors," opposite Fredric March and Ben Gazzara. His most outrageous role came seven years later in "Killers Three.
- 4/18/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
The man described as the ageless teenager is no more. Dick Clark has passed away at age 82 after suffering a massive heart attack. Clark had been in poor health for years, suffering from the aftermath of a stroke as well as diabetes. Clark helped turn rock 'n roll from a fad into a global phenomenon, primarily by showcasing recording stars on his hit series American Bandstand. Over the decades, he became an icon of the international entertainment industry, though most of his achievements were done in the boardroom, not in front of TV cameras. He created and produced hit game shows and even pioneered the concept of turning New Years Eve entertainment into an event that appealed to young people worldwide. Prior to Clark, the New Years Eve programming consisted of Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadian orchestra performing at the Waldorf Astoria. Despite turning the hosting of the annual...
- 4/18/2012
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Dick Clark died on Wednesday at the age of 82 after suffering a heart attack. While Clark will always be known for his television contributions on "American Bandstand," "Pyramid" and "New Year's Rockin' Eve," the showbiz veteran also dabbled in some dramatic acting.
In 1960's "Because They're Young," Clark played a young high school teacher (with a tragic past) trying to improve the lives of his students in a small town. It marked Clark's first dramatic role, but not his first onscreen appearance: that came in the 1957 film "Jamboree," where Clark played himself.
"Because They're Young" also starred Tuesday Weld and and featured a cameo appearance from musician Duane Eddy, who wrote the film's theme song. It became the biggest hit of Eddy's career.
Clark, meanwhile, would continue to dabble in acting. In 1961 he appeared in "The Young Doctors," opposite Fredric March and Ben Gazzara. His most outrageous role came seven years later in "Killers Three.
In 1960's "Because They're Young," Clark played a young high school teacher (with a tragic past) trying to improve the lives of his students in a small town. It marked Clark's first dramatic role, but not his first onscreen appearance: that came in the 1957 film "Jamboree," where Clark played himself.
"Because They're Young" also starred Tuesday Weld and and featured a cameo appearance from musician Duane Eddy, who wrote the film's theme song. It became the biggest hit of Eddy's career.
Clark, meanwhile, would continue to dabble in acting. In 1961 he appeared in "The Young Doctors," opposite Fredric March and Ben Gazzara. His most outrageous role came seven years later in "Killers Three.
- 4/18/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Aol TV.
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