Ken Thorne

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.

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Movies Made by Ken Thorne (46)

Marco Polo (2007)

Original Music Composer

Love Comes Softly (2003)

Original Music Composer

Santa, Jr. (2002)

Original Music Composer

Mary, Mother of Jesus (1999)

Original Music Composer

The Apocalypse Watch (1997)

Original Music Composer

Escape Clause (1996)

Original Music Composer

Sunset Grill (1993)

Original Music Composer

The Trouble with Spies (1987)

Original Music Composer

The Protector (1985)

Original Music Composer

Finders Keepers (1984)

Original Music Composer

Lassiter (1984)

Original Music Composer

Superman III (1983)

Original Music Composer

The House Where Evil Dwells (1982)

Original Music Composer

Wolf Lake (1980)

Original Music Composer

The Outsider (1979)

Original Music Composer

Assault on Agathon (1975)

Original Music Composer

The Persuaders! (1973)

Original Music Composer

Hannie Caulder (1971)

Original Music Composer

The Magic Christian (1969)

Original Music Composer

Sinful Davey (1969)

Original Music Composer

A Talent for Loving (1969)

Original Music Composer

Head (1968)

Original Music Composer

Inspector Clouseau (1968)

Original Music Composer

Help! (1965)

Music Director

It's Trad, Dad! (1962)

Original Music Composer

Vengeance Is Mine (1949)

Original Music Composer

Movies starring Ken Thorne (1)

Same first name: Ken

Same surname: Thorne