Ken Darby Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family
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Age, Biography and Wiki
Ken Darby was an American composer, arranger, and conductor who worked in the film and television industry. He was best known for his work on the classic musicals The King and I and South Pacific. He was nominated for three Academy Awards for his work on those films. He also wrote the music for the television series The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. Darby was born in Hebron, Nebraska, and began his musical career as a church organist. He studied music at the University of Southern California and later worked as a music arranger for the radio show The Jack Benny Program. He also wrote music for the films The Robe and The Ten Commandments. Darby was married to actress and singer Kathryn Grayson from 1945 until his death in 1992. He was the father of two children, a son and a daughter. Darby's net worth at the time of his death was estimated to be around $2 million.
| Popular As | Kenneth Lorin Darby |
| Occupation | soundtrack,music_department,composer |
| Age | 83 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Born | 13 May, 1909 |
| Birthday | 13 May |
| Birthplace | Hebron, Nebraska, USA |
| Date of death | 24 January, 1992 |
| Died Place | Sherman Oaks, California, USA |
| Nationality | United States |
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Ken Darby Height, Weight & Measurements
At 83 years old, Ken Darby height not available right now. We will update Ken Darby's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Ken Darby's Wife?
His wife is Vera Matson (1932 - 24 January 1992) ( his death) ( 2 children)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Vera Matson (1932 - 24 January 1992) ( his death) ( 2 children) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Ken Darby Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ken Darby worth at the age of 83 years old? Ken Darby’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimatedKen Darby's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Soundtrack |
Ken Darby Social Network
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Timeline
His choral group, the Ken Darby Singers, sang backup for Bing Crosby on Crosby's original 78-RPM recording of "White Christmas." This version was not recorded directly from the soundtrack of Holiday Inn (1942), the 1942 movie for which composer Irving Berlin wrote the song. Soundtrack albums for live action films did not come into being until 1947.
Composer ("How the West Was Won"), songwriter ("Make Mine Music"), choral director, conductor, arranger, singer and author, educated at Christian College and a student of Tibor Serly, Ernst Toch, Herman Hand, and Victor Young. He originated The King's Men male vocal quartet in 1929 and appeared on radio, films, concerts, television and recordings. Later he led and arranged music for the Ken Darby Singers. He was a writer and production supervisor for Walt Disney Studios, and associate producer of many record albums.
