Ken Darby
American composer (1909–1992) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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. Darby is also notable as the author of The Brownstone House of Nero Wolfe (1983), a biography of the home of Rex Stout's fictional detective.
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Born | Kenneth Lorin Darby (1909-05-13)May 13, 1909 Hebron, Nebraska, U.S. |
Died | January 24, 1992(1992-01-24) (aged 82) Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) |
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Vera Matson (m. 1932–1992) |
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