- Born
- Died
- Birth nameWayne Harold King
- Nickname
- The Waltz King
- Conductor, composer and clarinetist, educated at Valparaiso University. He played professional football and was an insurance salesman and an auto and railroad mechanic. His musical career began when he played clarinet for the Del Lampe Orchestra, eventually leading his own orchestra for nine years at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom. Later, his orchestra toured. Joining ASCAP in 1933, his popular-song compositions include "Josephine", "Annabelle", "That Little Boy of Mine", "Baby Shoes", "Blue Hours", "With You Beside Me", "So Close to Me", "I'd Give My Kingdom for a Smile", "Beautiful Love", and his theme "The Waltz You Saved for Me".
- IMDb mini biography by: Hup234!
- SpouseDorothy Janis(March 21, 1932 - July 16, 1985) (his death, 2 children)
- Recorded for RCA Victor and American Decca.
- A prolific composer, his most famous songs include "Josephine", "Goofus", "Beautiful Love", "Melody of Love" and his band's theme, "The Waltz You Saved For Me".
- Saxophonist/bandleader famous for his playing of waltzes, hence his nickname.
- He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 6251 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
- He briefly played professional football with the Canton Bulldogs.
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