Frank De Vol Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family
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Frank De Vol was an American composer, arranger, and conductor who worked in the music industry for over six decades. He composed music for over 300 films and television shows, including the theme song for the television series The Brady Bunch. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his work on the film Cat Ballou. De Vol was born in Moundsville, West Virginia, and began playing the piano at the age of five. He studied music at the University of Michigan and the Eastman School of Music. He began his career as a pianist and arranger for the CBS Radio Network in the 1930s. De Vol composed music for over 300 films and television shows, including the theme song for the television series The Brady Bunch. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his work on the film Cat Ballou. He also composed the music for the television series The Addams Family and The Doris Day Show. De Vol was married to actress and singer Kaye Ballard from 1954 until his death in 1999. He died in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 87. At the time of his death, De Vol had an estimated net worth of $10 million.
| Popular As | N/A |
| Occupation | music_department,soundtrack,composer |
| Age | 88 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Born | 20 September, 1911 |
| Birthday | 20 September |
| Birthplace | Moundsville, West Virginia, USA |
| Date of death | 27 October, 1999 |
| Died Place | Lafayette, California, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
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Frank De Vol Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Frank De Vol's Wife?
His wife is Helen O'Connell (1991 - 9 September 1993) ( her death), Grayce Agnes McGinty (4 June 1935 - 1 February 1989) ( her death) ( 2 children)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Helen O'Connell (1991 - 9 September 1993) ( her death), Grayce Agnes McGinty (4 June 1935 - 1 February 1989) ( her death) ( 2 children) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Frank De Vol Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Frank De Vol worth at the age of 88 years old? Frank De Vol’s income source is mostly from being a successful Music Department. He is from USA. We have estimated Frank De Vol's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Music Department |
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Timeline
In the late 1970s, he performed a parody of himself as band leader Happy Kyne on Fernwood Tonight (1977) and then America 2-Night (1978), both shows starring Martin Mull. After his first wife, Grayce, died, he married Helen O'Connell. Sadly, Helen O'Connell De Vol died two years later from cancer.
In addition, he composed the music for a number of television shows, such as Family Affair (1966), The Smith Family (1971), My Three Sons (1960), and The Brady Bunch (1969).
De Vol joined ASCAP in 1964. He collaborated musically with Mack David and Bobby Helfer, and his popular-song compositions include "I've Written A Letter to Daddy", "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?", "Hush. . . Hush Sweet Charlotte", "I and Claudie", "My Chinese Fair Lady", and "The Chaperone". Also a character actor, he appeared in both films and TV.
With the advent of television, he moved to working on The Betty White Show (1958) and The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956), among others.
In the 1950s, he broke into movie composing and composed the score for 50 films.
Finally, in 1943, he settled in California and started his own band, appearing on KHJ radio and accompaniment to many radio shows, such as Jack Carson and Jack Smith.
Frank De Vol graduated from McKinley High School in 1929. He attended Miami University (in Ohio) for six weeks. His parents had wanted him to be a lawyer, but he wanted a musical career. He was a member of the musicians' union from the age of 14 and worked for his father in the theatre orchestra. His instruments were violin, saxophone at first. After his stint in college, he joined Emerson Gill's orchestra in Ohio and traveled the state. Later, he joined Horace Heidt's band and not only was he a musician but he also became an arranger for the band. Later, he traveled with Alvino Rey's band. This affiliation led to long-time friendships with The King Family.
Frank DeVol was born to Herman Frank DeVol and Minnie Emma (Humphreys) DeVol in Moundsville, West Virginia, on September 20, 1911 and grew up in Canton, Ohio. His father had a "pit" orchestra at the local movie house, and his mother had a sewing shop in Canton. His father was also an accountant.
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