Ken Darby, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ken Darby

American composer

Date of Birth: 13-May-1909

Place of Birth: Nebraska, United States

Date of Death: 24-Jan-1992

Profession: composer, singer, lyricist, film score composer, music arranger

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Kenneth Lorin Darby (May 13, 1909 – January 24, 1992) was an American composer, vocal arranger, lyricist, and conductor.
His film scores were recognized by the awarding of three Academy Awards and one Grammy Award.
He provided vocals for the Munchkinland mayor in The Wizard of Oz (1939), who was portrayed in the film by Charlie Becker.
Darby is also notable as the author of The Brownstone House of Nero Wolfe (1983), a biography of the home of Rex Stout's fictional detective.