Ken Darby
American composer (1909-1992) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 82
Kenneth Lorin Darby was an American composer, vocal arranger, lyricist, and conductor. His film scores were recognized by the awarding of three Academy Awards and one Grammy Award.
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1992Died24 January 19921968Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or TreatmentAward1960Academy Award for Best Original Musical ScoreAward1959Grammy AwardsAward1957Academy Award for Best Original Musical ScoreAward1909Born13 May 1909
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Eddie Dean Also in Law of the Pampas and Renegade Trail
Russell Hayden Also in Law of the Pampas and Renegade Trail
Henry King Directed Alexander's Ragtime Band (1938)
Jerry Colonna Ken wrote Make Mine Music and Casey at the Bat
Darryl F. Zanuck Produced Alexander's Ragtime Band (1938)
George Reeves Ken wrote Rancho Notorious (1952)
Forrest Taylor Ken wrote Rancho Notorious (1952)
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Darby is also notable as the author of The Brownstone House of Nero Wolfe (1983), a biography of the home of Rex Stout's fictional detective.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 1992 · aged 82
