Ken Thorne
British composer (1924-2014) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 90
Kenneth Thorne was an English composer, conductor, and arranger. He was known for his film and television scores, particularly his collaborations with director Richard Lester.
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Michael Hordern Ken wrote How I Won the War and Juggernaut
Christopher Lee Ken wrote Hannie Caulder and The Magic Christian
John Ratzenberger Ken wrote Superman II and Arabian Adventure
Clifton James Ken wrote Superman II and Juggernaut- Roy Kinnear Ken wrote How I Won the War and Juggernaut
Gene Hackman Ken wrote Superman II (1981)
Bob Hoskins Ken wrote Royal Flash and Lassiter
Raquel Welch Ken wrote Hannie Caulder and The Magic Christian
Margot Kidder Ken wrote Superman II (1981)
Ned Beatty Ken wrote Superman II (1981)
Terence Stamp Ken wrote Superman II (1981)
Jackie Cooper Ken wrote Superman II (1981)
Spike Milligan Ken wrote The Magic Christian (1969)
Valerie Perrine Ken wrote Superman II (1981)
Ed Lauter Ken wrote Lassiter and Finders Keepers
David Hemmings Ken wrote Juggernaut and Power Play
Kenneth Colley Ken wrote How I Won the War and Juggernaut
Sarah Douglas Ken wrote Superman II (1981)
Marc McClure Ken wrote Superman II (1981)- Christopher Malcolm Ken wrote Lassiter and Welcome to the Club
David Threlfall Ken wrote Mary, Mother of Jesus (1999)
Shane Rimmer Ken wrote Superman II and Arabian Adventure- Ronald Fraser Ken wrote Sinful Davey and The Bed Sitting Room
- Patrick Cargill Ken wrote Inspector Clouseau (1968)
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About this person
He won an Academy Award for his work on 1965 film version of the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and was also a Grammy and Emmy Award nominee.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2014 · aged 90
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The same award as Ken
Louis SilversBoth received Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment
John LeipoldBoth received Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment
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