Ken Darby
Actor · Original Music Composer · Songs · Vocal Coach
Born May 13, 1909 · Hebron, Nebraska, USA
Active 1930–1992
Kenneth Lorin Darby (May 13, 1909 – January 24, 1992) 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.
Filmography
The Wizard of Oz (1939) — Music ArrangerGentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) — SongsHow the West Was Won (1962) — Vocals · LyricistRiver of No Return (1954) — SongsFun and Fancy Free (1947) — Singer (voice) · The Bull (voice) (uncredited)Elmer Gantry (1960) — Music SupervisorSong of the South (1946) — Music Director · SongsDesk Set (1957) — Vocal CoachTrick or Treat (1952) — Jack-O'lantern (uncredited)Bus Stop (1956) — Vocal Coach · SongsMake Mine Music (1946) — The King's Men / Choral Director (Ken Darby Chorus) (singing voice) (uncredited)Rancho Notorious (1952) — Lyricist · SongsWill Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957) — Vocal CoachSouth Pacific (1958) — OtherFor Me and My Gal (1942) — The King's Men Member (uncredited)Donald's Dilemma (1947) — Donald Duck's Singing (voice) (uncredited)Carousel (1956) — OtherFlower Drum Song (1961) — Assistant Music SupervisorTwo-Faced Woman (1941) — Member - The King's Men (uncredited)Porgy and Bess (1959) — Original Music ComposerCall Me Madam (1953) — Vocal CoachStars and Stripes Forever (1952) — Vocal CoachMargie (1946) — Off-Screen Singer (voice) (uncredited)The Brave Engineer (1950) — Original Music Composer