Person
Ken Thorne
Sound · 1924–2014 · East Dereham, Norfolk, England, UK
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.
Known for
Superman II
Original Music Composer
Return to Lonesome Dove
Original Music Composer
Superman III
Original Music Composer
Love Comes Softly
Original Music Composer
The Protector
Original Music Composer
Hannie Caulder
Original Music Composer
In the Beginning
Original Music Composer
Juggernaut
Conductor
The Zoo Gang
Original Music Composer
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Additional Music
Filmography
- 2007Marco PoloOriginal Music Composer
- 2007Marco PoloOriginal Music Composer
- 2006You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of SupermanSelf
- 2006Superman II: The Richard Donner CutAdditional Music
- 2003Love Comes SoftlyOriginal Music Composer
- 2002Santa, Jr.Original Music Composer
- 2000In the BeginningOriginal Music Composer
- 1999Mary, Mother of JesusOriginal Music Composer
- 1997The Apocalypse WatchOriginal Music Composer
- 1997The Apocalypse WatchOriginal Music Composer
- 1996Escape ClauseOriginal Music Composer
- 1995Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor StoryOriginal Music Composer
- 1993Return to Lonesome DoveOriginal Music Composer
- 1993Sunset GrillOriginal Music Composer
- 1993Diana: Her True StoryMusic
- 1993Lethal ExposureMusic
- 1993SpiesMusic
- 1991BejewelledMusic
- 1990PersonalsMusic
- 1989Great ExpectationsMusic
- 1987The Trouble with SpiesOriginal Music Composer
- 1987The Return of Sherlock HolmesMusic
- 1985The ProtectorOriginal Music Composer
- 1985My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol FlynnOriginal Music Composer
- 1984Finders KeepersOriginal Music Composer
- 1984The Evil That Men DoOriginal Music Composer
- 1984LassiterOriginal Music Composer
- 1983Superman IIIOriginal Music Composer
- 1983White Water RebelsMusic
- 1982The House Where Evil DwellsOriginal Music Composer
- 1982The Hunchback of Notre DameMusic
- 1980Superman IIOriginal Music Composer
- 1980Wolf LakeOriginal Music Composer
- 1979The OutsiderOriginal Music Composer
- 1979Arabian AdventureMusic
- 1978Power PlayMusic
- 1976The RitzMusic Arranger
- 1975Assault on AgathonOriginal Music Composer
- 1974JuggernautConductor
- 1974The Zoo GangOriginal Music Composer
- 1973The Persuaders!Original Music Composer
- 1971Hannie CaulderOriginal Music Composer
- 1969The Magic ChristianOriginal Music Composer
- 1969The Bed Sitting RoomOriginal Music Composer
- 1969Sinful DaveyOriginal Music Composer
- 1969A Talent for LovingOriginal Music Composer
- 1968HeadOriginal Music Composer
- 1968Inspector ClouseauOriginal Music Composer
- 1967How I Won the WarConductor
- 1966A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumMusic Director
- 1965Help!Music Director
- 1962Dead Man's EvidenceMusic
- 1962It's Trad, Dad!Original Music Composer
- 1949Vengeance Is MineOriginal Music Composer
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