biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (March 2010) James Darren Born James William Ercolani June 8, 1936 (1936-06-08) (age 74) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Years active 1956-present Spouse Gloria Terlitsky (1955–1959) (divorced) 1 son Evy Norlund (1960-present) 2 children James William Ercolani (born June 8, 1936), known by his stage name James Darren, is an American television and film actor, television director, and singer..