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Ken Thorne

Known for: Sound

Biography: 1924-01-26

Deathday: 2014-07-09 (90 years old)

Biography

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.

Filmography

all 65

Movies 59

TV Shows 6

Director 2

Ken Thorne

Biography

Filmography

all 65

Movies 59

TV Shows 6

Director 2

self 1

Marco Polo (2007)

Marco Polo (2007)

You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman (2006)

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006)

Love Comes Softly (2003)

Santa, Jr. (2002)

In the Beginning (2000)

Mary, Mother of Jesus (1999)

The Apocalypse Watch (1997)

Escape Clause (1996)

Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story (1995)

A Season of Hope (1995)

Return to Lonesome Dove (1993)

Sunset Grill (1993)

Age of Treason (1993)

Diana: Her True Story (1993)

Lethal Exposure (1993)

Spies (1993)

Bejewelled (1991)

Personals (1990)

The Trouble with Spies (1987)

The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1987)

If It's Tuesday, It Still Must Be Belgium (1987)

Power's Play (1986)

Lost In London (1985)

The Protector (1985)

My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol Flynn (1985)

Finders Keepers (1984)

The Evil That Men Do (1984)

Lassiter (1984)

Superman III (1983)

White Water Rebels (1983)

The House Where Evil Dwells (1982)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1982)

Superman II (1980)

The Outsider (1980)

Wolf Lake (1980)

The Masqueraders (1980)

Arabian Adventure (1979)

Death Becomes Me (1979)

Power Play (1978)

The Ritz (1976)

Assault on Agathon (1975)

London Conspiracy (1974)

Juggernaut (1974)

The Zoo Gang (1974)

The Persuaders! (1973)

Hannie Caulder (1971)

Welcome to the Club (1971)

The Magic Christian (1969)

The Bed Sitting Room (1969)

Sinful Davey (1969)

A Talent for Loving (1969)

The Touchables (1968)

Inspector Clouseau (1968)

How I Won the War (1967)

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)

Help! (1965)

Master Spy (1964)

Out of the Fog (1962)

Dead Man's Evidence (1962)

She Knows Y'Know (1962)

It's Trad, Dad! (1962)

Vengeance Is Mine (1949)

My Wicked, Wicked Ways... The Legend of Errol Flynn

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Information

Known ForSound

GenderMale

Birthday1924-01-26

Deathday2014-07-09 (90 years old)

Birth PlaceDereham, United Kingdom

Known For
Sound

Gender
Male

Birthday
1924-01-26

Deathday
2014-07-09 (90 years old)

Birth Place
Dereham, United Kingdom

Citizenships
United Kingdom

Residences
West Hills, United States of America

Also Known As
Ken Thorn, Ken Thorne Orchestra

Awards
Academy Award for Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment