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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. He provided vocals for the Munchkinland mayor in The Wizard of Oz (1939), who was portrayed in the film by Charlie Becker.
Ken Darby (1909-1992) was a versatile and prolific musician who composed, sang, and acted in films, TV, and radio. He won three Oscars for his work on The King and I (1956) and was a member of The King's Men quartet.
Ken Darby. Music Department: The King and I. 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.
Jan 24, 1992 · Ken Darby was an American composer, vocal arranger, lyricist, and conductor who worked on many films and TV shows. He was also a member of The King's Men, a vocal quartet, and wrote the biography of Nero Wolfe's home.
Jan 26, 1992 · Ken Darby, a composer who won three Academy Awards and wrote the Elvis Presley song "Love Me Tender," died on Friday at his home here. He was 82 years old. A spokesman...
Kenneth Lorin Darby (13 May 1909 – 24 January 1992) was the vocal arranger who was primarily responsible for the sound of the Munchkins and the Winkie guards in the 1939 MGM film The Wizard of Oz. Darby was a singer, arranger, songwriter, composer, choral director, and conductor.
Learn about Ken Darby (1909—1992), a prolific composer, arranger and musical director for records and films. Find his biography, works and related content in Oxford Reference.
