Background
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.
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Career
He worked in Hollywood, playing on many film and cartoon soundtracks. 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 World Pet Association at the minimum age of 15.
Laugton performs as Cary Grant"s hands and arms during the harp-playing scene in The Bishop"s Wife.
