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Don Arden(1926-2007)

  • Producer
  • Soundtrack
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Don Arden was born on 4 January 1926 in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, England, UK. He was a producer, known for Electric Light Orchestra: Fusion (1976), Electric Light Orchestra: Live at Wembley (1978) and Air Supply: Live in Hawaii (1983). He was married to Hope Shaw. He died on 21 July 2007 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJanuary 4, 1926
DiedJuly 21, 2007(81)
BornJanuary 4, 1926
DiedJuly 21, 2007(81)
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Known for

Electric Light Orchestra: Fusion (1976)
Electric Light Orchestra: Fusion
9.2
TV Special
  • Producer
  • 1976
Electric Light Orchestra: Live at Wembley (1978)
Electric Light Orchestra: Live at Wembley
7.7
TV Special
  • Producer
  • 1978
Air Supply: Live in Hawaii (1983)
Air Supply: Live in Hawaii
8.0
TV Special
  • Producer
  • 1983
Electric Light Orchestra: Live at Wembley (1978)
Electric Light Orchestra: Discovery
7.9
Video
  • Producer
  • 1978

Credits

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Producer

  • Electric Light Orchestra Part Two with Special Guests the Moscow Symphony Orchestra (1991)
    Electric Light Orchestra Part Two with Special Guests the Moscow Symphony Orchestra
    Video
    • executive producer
    • 1991
  • Air Supply: Live in Hawaii (1983)
    Air Supply: Live in Hawaii
    8.0
    TV Special
    • producer
    • 1983
  • Electric Light Orchestra: Live at Wembley (1978)
    Electric Light Orchestra: Live at Wembley
    7.7
    TV Special
    • executive producer
    • 1978
  • Electric Light Orchestra: Live at Wembley (1978)
    Electric Light Orchestra: Discovery
    7.9
    Video
    • executive producer
    • 1978
  • Electric Light Orchestra: Fusion (1976)
    Electric Light Orchestra: Fusion
    9.2
    TV Special
    • executive producer
    • 1976

Soundtrack

  • EastEnders (1985)
    EastEnders
    4.8
    TV Series
    • producer: "All or Nothing" (uncredited)
    • 2025

Personal details

  • Height
    • 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
  • Born
    • January 4, 1926
    • Cheetham Hill, Manchester, England, UK
  • Died
    • July 21, 2007
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(Alzheimer's disease)
  • Spouse
    • Hope ShawApril 21, 1950 - 1999 (her death, 2 children)
  • Children
      David Arden
  • Relatives
      Aimee Osbourne(Grandchild)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Interview
    • 2 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Father of Sharon Osbourne and David Arden. Father-in-law of Ozzy Osbourne.
  • Quotes
    You want to fight me, then you fight me. But remember one thing: when you fight the champion you go fifteen rounds. I'll take you with one hand strapped up my arse. (To investigative journalist Roger Cook)
  • Nickname
    • The Al Capone of pop

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