If you are interested in the offscreen heroes of the entertainment world, American TV soap opera producer and music composer Ken Corday might be among what you are looking for. He is the recipient of the Daytime Emmy Award and Film &TV Music Award.

Marital Life of Ken’s Parents

Ken’s parents Ted and Betty, met while they were still new to the Broadway shows. Ted was 34 years old and a lawyer when he met Betty. On the other hand, Betty was Broadway’s stage actress for One Flop after Another.

The couple tied the marital knot in 1942 and remained together until the death of Ted in 1966. Due to their prominence in the entertainment industry, Ted also grew up to successfully produce and compose music.

Ken's parents Ted and Betty, had initiated Corday Productions
Ken’s parents Ted and Betty, had initiated Corday Productions.

After Ted’s demise, Betty replaced him as an executive producer of Days of Our Lives until her retirement in 1985. Eventually, her duty was passed over to Ken, but she was still the executive producer.

Betty took her last breath on November 17, 1987, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Seventy-five years old Betty died of respiratory failure. 

Ken Corday is married to Sherry 

Ken and Sherry William dated each other for some years before finally marrying in 1987. Together they share three kids, but like Sherry, they too stay away from the limelight. This year they celebrated their 22nd marriage anniversary. Unlike Ken, his spouse Sherry does not have any connection with the glamour and glitz of Hollywood.

Ken and Sherry at the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards red carpet
Ken and Sherry at the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards red carpet.
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Additionally, Ken remains confidential about his family on social sites also. When not working, he loves to spend quiet time with his family. Sherry attends public events with Ken only on rare occasions. 

What is the Net Worth of Days Of Our Lives, Ken Corday?

As an executive producer of the Days of Our Lives, Ken’s net worth probably exceeds $5 million. His successful career as a producer and music producer has turned him into a millionaire. His net worth rocketed when Ken was handed down the Corday Productions upon his parents’ death.

Ken(second from right) with his wife Sherry and three kids at the induction ceremony for Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Ken Corday, Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA May 17
Ken(second from right) with his wife Sherry and three kids at the induction ceremony for Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Ken Corday, Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA May 17.
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Ken also served as the Head writer during the strike of the Writers Guild of America. What is more, he has also composed numerous pieces of music for the Days of our Lives. Just for information, Francesca James, a writer, director, and producer, also debuted her career with Days of Our Lives.

Ken has been nominated to Daytime Emmy Awards for 16th times

Ken’s work has garnered him nominations for more than sixteen Emmy Awards from 1990 to 2012. He won the 1990 and 1997 Daytime Emmy Award for Music Direction and Drama Series Composition. He has won the 2007 Film & TV Music Award for Best Score in Television Daytime Drama.

Days of Our Lives also won the 2012 and 2018 Daytime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Drama Writing Team. Moreover, the soap opera won the 2013 and 2018 Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series.

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