Ken Maynard

Kenneth Olin Maynard (July 21, 1895 – March 23, 1973) was an American actor and producer. He was mostly active from the 1920s to the 1940s and considered one of the biggest Western stars in Hollywood.

Maynard was also an occasional screenwriter and director. In 1960, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the film industry.

Birth and Death Data: Born July 21, 1895 (Vevay), Died March 23, 1973 (Woodland Hills)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1930

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, guitar

Notes: Billed as "The American Boy's Favorite Cowboy."

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia W149830 10-in. 4/14/1930 Fannie Moore Ken Maynard Male vocal solo, with guitar instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist  
Columbia W149831 10-in. 4/14/1930 The cowboy's lament Ken Maynard Male vocal solo, with guitar instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist  
Columbia W149832 10-in. 4/14/1930 The Lone Star Trail Ken Maynard Male vocal solo, with guitar instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist  
Columbia W149833 10-in. 4/14/1930 Sweet Betsy from Pike Ken Maynard Male vocal solo, with guitar instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist  
Columbia W149834 10-in. 4/14/1930 A prisoner for life Ken Maynard Male vocal solo, with guitar instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist  
Columbia W149835 10-in. 4/14/1930 When the roundup's done this fall Ken Maynard Male vocal solo, with guitar instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist  
Columbia W149836 10-in. 4/14/1930 Jessie James Ken Maynard Male vocal solo, with guitar instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist  
Columbia W149837 10-in. 4/14/1930 Home on the range Ken Maynard Male vocal solo, with guitar instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Maynard, Ken," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106352.

Maynard, Ken. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106352.

"Maynard, Ken." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106352

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