Person
Stan Kenton
Acting · 1911–1979 · Wichita, Kansas, USA
Biography
Stanley Newcomb Kenton (December 15, 1911 – August 25, 1979) was an American pianist, composer, and arranger who led a highly innovative, influential, and often controversial American jazz orchestra. In later years, he was widely active as an educator.
Known for
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
Startime
Self
General Electric Theater
1953
Playboy's Penthouse
Self
Medea
Original Music Composer
Music 55
1955
Talk About a Lady
Orchestral Leader
Jealous
piano player
The Wedding in Monaco
Music
Filmography
- 1982MedeaOriginal Music Composer
- 1977Stan Kenton: Artistry in RhythmSelf
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1959Playboy's PenthouseSelf
- 1959StartimeSelf
- 1956The Wedding in MonacoMusic
- 1955Music 55
- 1953General Electric Theater
- 1947Let's Make RhythmStan Kenton
- 1947Stan Kenton and His OrchestraHimself
- 1946Talk About a LadyOrchestral Leader
- 1946Southern ScandalStan Kenton and His Orchestra
- 1944Artistry in RhythmSelf - Band Leader
- 1942Reed Rapture
- 1942Jealouspiano player
- 1942This Love of MineBand Leader
- 1942Jammin' in the PanoramSelf
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