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Kenny Rankin (1940–2009)

Miscellaneous Crew | Soundtrack | Actor

Trivia:

Johnny Carson was such a huge fan of Rankin's that he invited him to perform on The Tonight Show more than 20 times, and wrote the liner notes to his 1967 debut album, 'Mind Dusters'. See more trivia »

Born:

in New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 69) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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1996 Muppets Tonight (TV series) (production accountant - 11 episodes)
– Episode #2.6 (1996) (production accountant)
– Episode #2.3 (1996) (production accountant)
– Episode #2.4 (1996) (production accountant)
– Episode #1.10 (1996) (production accountant)
– Episode #1.9 (1996) (production accountant)
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1996 The Secret World of Alex Mack (TV series) (payroll coordinator - 1 episode)
– Chemistry (1996) (payroll coordinator)
 
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2012 Sarah G Live (TV series)
– Robi Domingo/Richard Yap/K Brosas/Ate Gay/Kedebon Colim/Cacai Bautista/Bb. Gandanghari (2012) (writer: "Hiding Inside Myself")
 
1987 Stingray (TV series)
– Autumn (1987) (performer: "Deep In The Dark" / as Kenney Rankin)
 
1986 Taking It Home (TV movie) (writer: "Hello, Home" / performer: "Hello, Home")
 
1982 Fame (TV series)
– Metamorphosis (1982) (performer: "Miles From Here")
 
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1972-1973 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Musical Guest
– Episode dated 7 February 1973 (1973) … Musical Guest
– Episode dated 12 December 1972 (1972) … Musical Guest
– Episode dated 6 October 1972 (1972) … Musical Guest
– Episode dated 28 July 1972 (1972) … Musical Guest
 
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1986 Taking It Home (TV movie) (composer: theme music)
 
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1989 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 May 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1989 Christmas with the Stars: An International Earthquake Benefit (TV movie)
Himself
 
1982 The All-Time American Songbook (TV movie)
Himself - Singer
 
1981/I Ad Lib (TV series)
Himself
 
1977-1978 The Alan Hamel Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 January 1978 (1978) … Himself
– Episode dated 25 February 1977 (1977) … Himself
 
1975 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #13.78 (1975) … Himself
 
1972-1975 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 December 1975 (1975) … Himself
– Episode dated 3 July 1972 (1972) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 June 1972 (1972) … Himself
 
1975 The Midnight Special (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.24 (1975) … Himself
 
1973 The Helen Reddy Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.2 (1973) … Himself
 
1965 Discs a Go-Go (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 February 1965 (1965) … Himself
 
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Personal Quote:

Above all, I'm a jazz singer who likes to mess with the melody. I sing the songs that touch me in the heart, the songs I would like to sing to someone in front of a roaring fire...But don't get me wrong. We don't live in a fantasy world, though we all have one. (from an interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 1997) See more »

Trivia:

Johnny Carson was such a huge fan of Rankin's that he invited him to perform on The Tonight Show more than 20 times, and wrote the liner notes to his 1967 debut album, 'Mind Dusters'. See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius