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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

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Who Is Ken Darby's Wife?

His wife is Vera Matson (1932 - 24 January 1992) ( his death) ( 2 children)

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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 estimated Ken Darby's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1942

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.

1929

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.