Gail Laughton


Gail Laughton, born Denzil Gail Laughton, was an American jazz harpist. He worked in Hollywood, playing on many film and cartoon soundtracks.

Early life

Laughton was born in Oklahoma. His parents were both involved with the harp: his mother as a teacher and his father, Charles T. Laughton, as a harp builder. As a young child, he played with his family's orchestra, touring Cuba and Panama. He joined the Oklahoma City Symphony in 1937, hired through the WPA at the minimum age of 15.

Career

Laughton appeared regularly on the Al Pearce Show, a weekly radio broadcast, beginning in 1942. Laugton performs as Cary Grant's hands and arms during the harp-playing scene in The Bishop's Wife.

Discography

Albums, as performer