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King Sporty(1943-2015)

  • Composer
  • Soundtrack
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King Sporty was born on 19 September 1943 in Portland, Jamaica. He was a composer, known for Stander (2003), Kicking and Screaming (1995) and Bob Marley & The Wailers: Buffalo Soldier (1983). He was married to Betty Wright. He died on 5 January 2015 in Miami, Florida, USA.
BornSeptember 19, 1943
DiedJanuary 5, 2015(71)
BornSeptember 19, 1943
DiedJanuary 5, 2015(71)
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Known for

Thomas Jane in Stander (2003)
Stander
7.0
  • Soundtrack
  • 2003
Eric Stoltz and Olivia d'Abo in Kicking and Screaming (1995)
Kicking and Screaming
6.6
  • Soundtrack
  • 1995
Bob Marley & The Wailers: Buffalo Soldier (1983)
Bob Marley & The Wailers: Buffalo Soldier
7.1
Music Video
  • Composer
  • 1983
Matt Stone and Trey Parker in South Park (1997)
South Park
8.7
TV Series
  • Soundtrack

Credits

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Composer

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers: Buffalo Soldier (1983)
    Bob Marley & The Wailers: Buffalo Soldier
    7.1
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1983

Soundtrack

  • Ville Eerikkilä and Juuso Kallio in Viki ja Köpi Show (2022)
    Viki ja Köpi Show
    7.5
    TV Series
    • writer: "Buffalo Soldier"
    • 2022
  • Oliver Hudson, Jenna Fischer, Van Crosby, Sander Thomas, and Olivia Keville in Splitting Up Together (2018)
    Splitting Up Together
    6.9
    TV Series
    • writer: "Buffalo Soldier" (uncredited)
    • 2019
  • Matt Stone and Trey Parker in South Park (1997)
    South Park
    8.7
    TV Series
    • writer: "Buffalo Solider"
    • 2010
  • The Wire (2002)
    The Wire
    9.3
    TV Series
    • writer: "Buffalo Soldier" (uncredited)
    • 2004
  • Thomas Jane in Stander (2003)
    Stander
    7.0
    • writer: "Buffalo Soldier"
    • 2003
  • Aita (2001)
    Aita
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • writer: "Buffalo Soldier"
    • 2001
  • Eric Stoltz and Olivia d'Abo in Kicking and Screaming (1995)
    Kicking and Screaming
    6.6
    • writer: "Buffalo Soldier"
    • 1995

Personal details

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  • Born
    • September 19, 1943
    • Portland, Jamaica
  • Died
    • January 5, 2015
    • Miami, Florida, USA
  • Spouse
    • Betty Wright? - January 5, 2015 (his death, 1 child)

FAQ

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  • When did King Sporty die?
    January 5, 2015
  • How old was King Sporty when he died?
    71 years old
  • Where did King Sporty die?
    Miami, Florida, USA
  • When was King Sporty born?
    September 19, 1943
  • Where was King Sporty born?
    Portland, Jamaica

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