Kenyon Hopkins, Born 1/15/1912 in Coffeyville, KA. Served 3 years in USCG during World War II. From '51-'61, he was the chief composer and arranger at Radio City Music Hall. Wrote Instrumental mood music, and also wrote mood music for so many movies: some you might remember, Downhill Racer, The Hustler, 12 Angry Men, Wild in the Country (yes, an Elvis movie). ...show more

Kenyon Hopkins, Born 1/15/1912 in Coffeyville, KA. Served 3 years in USCG during World War II. From '51-'61, he was the chief composer and arranger at Radio City Music Hall. Wrote Instrumental mood music, and also wrote mood music for so many movies: some you might remember, Downhill Racer, The Hustler, 12 Angry Men, Wild in the Country (yes, an Elvis movie).

Notably later acheivements as music director for TV shows such as The Odd Couple (not involved with writing movie soundtrack) Jacques Cousteau, Love American Style, and The Brady Bunch. Most of this you can search out on the net and update or add as necessary, I had to search to double check myself.. ...show less