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Ken Thorne

Composer, Actor, Additional Credits
Born January 26, 1924Died July 9, 2014 (90 years)
Ken Thorne was born on January 26, 1924 (Aquarius) in East Dereham, Norfolk, England, UK. He was married to Linda Hayes (23 March 1973 - 9 July 2014) until his death. They had 3 children together, Jennifer Coplin, Emily Thorne and Claire Thorne. He died on July 9, 2014 in West Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. He is known for his work on Superman II (1980), Superman III (1983) and U-571 (2000). Ken is an Oscar-winning British composer and conductor who began work as a big band pianist in the 1940's. At age 27, he studied composition with private tutors at Cambridge.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • The Protector
  • The Evil That Men Do
  • Return to Lonesome Dove
  • Diana: Her True Story
  • A Season of Hope

Known For

  • Superman II
  • A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
  • The House Where Evil Dwells
  • Arabian Adventure
  • A Season of Hope

Ken Thorne Filmography

2007
Marco Polo · as Original Music Composer
2007
Marco Polo (TV Series) · as Original Music Composer
2003
Love Comes Softly · as Original Music Composer
2002
Santa, Jr. · as Original Music Composer
2000
In the Beginning (TV Series) · as Original Music Composer
1999
Mary, Mother of Jesus · as Original Music Composer
1997
The Apocalypse Watch · as Original Music Composer
1996
Escape Clause · as Original Music Composer
1995
The Elizabeth Taylor Story (TV Series) · as Original Music Composer
1995
1995
1993
Return to Lonesome Dove (TV Series) · as Original Music Composer
1993
Sunset Grill · as Original Music Composer
1993
Age of Treason · as Composer
1993
1993
1991
1990
1989
1987
The Trouble with Spies · as Original Music Composer
1987
1987
1985
Lost in London · as Composer
1985
The Protector · as Original Music Composer
1985
1984
Finders Keepers · as Original Music Composer
1984
The Evil That Men Do · as Original Music Composer
1984
Lassiter · as Original Music Composer
1983
Superman III · as Original Music Composer
1983
1982
The House Where Evil Dwells · as Original Music Composer
1982
1980
Superman II · as Original Music Composer
1980
The Masqueraders · as Composer
1979
Wolf Lake · as Original Music Composer
1979
The Outsider · as Original Music Composer
1979
1979
Death Becomes Me · as Composer
1978
1976
Assault on Agathon · as Original Music Composer
1974
London Conspiracy · as Composer
1974
The Zoo Gang (TV Series) · as Original Music Composer
1973
The Persuaders! · as Original Music Composer
1973
A Talent for Loving · as Original Music Composer
1971
Hannie Caulder · as Original Music Composer
1971
The Persuaders! (TV Series) · as Composer
1971
Welcome to the Club · as Composer
1969
The Magic Christian · as Original Music Composer
1969
The Bed Sitting Room · as Original Music Composer
1969
Sinful Davey · as Original Music Composer
1968
Head · as Original Music Composer
1968
The Touchables · as Composer
1968
Inspector Clouseau · as Original Music Composer
1964
R3 (TV Series) · as Composer
1963
Master Spy · as Composer
1962
Fog for a Killer · as Composer
1962
1962
She Knows Y' Know · as Composer
1962
Ring-A-Ding Rhythm! · as Original Music Composer
1961
Three on a Spree · as Composer
1949
Vengeance Is Mine · as Original Music Composer

1971
Parkinson (TV Series) · as Themselves

1976
The Ritz · as Music Arranger
1974
Juggernaut · as Conductor
1967
How I Won the War · as Conductor
1966
1965
Help! · as Music Director

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