Ken Thorne
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.
Known for
SoundBirthday
January 26, 1924Deathday
July 9, 2014Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
43Place of birth
East Dereham, Norfolk, England, UKAlso known as
Ken Thorn, Ken Thorne OrchestraCast credits
Crew credits
Finders Keepers
Original Music ComposerInspector Clouseau
Original Music ComposerHannie Caulder
Original Music ComposerThe Magic Christian
Original Music ComposerSuperman II
Original Music ComposerSuperman III
Original Music ComposerThe Bed Sitting Room
Original Music Composer, ConductorThe Evil That Men Do
Original Music Composer, ConductorJuggernaut
MusicDead Man's Evidence
MusicPower Play
MusicA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Music, Music DirectorThe House Where Evil Dwells
Original Music ComposerHelp!
Music DirectorLove Comes Softly
Original Music ComposerA Talent for Loving
Original Music ComposerSinful Davey
Original Music ComposerSanta, Jr.
Original Music ComposerThe Outsider
Original Music Composer