Background
Graham, Kenneth L. was born on April 25, 1915 in Coffeyville, Kansas, United States. Son of Ethan L. and Maud (Huff) Graham.
Actor director Speech educator emeritus
Graham, Kenneth L. was born on April 25, 1915 in Coffeyville, Kansas, United States. Son of Ethan L. and Maud (Huff) Graham.
Bachelor, State University Iowa, 1936. Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1939. Doctor of Philosophy, University Utah, 1947.
Teacher speech and drama, Watertown (South Dakot) High School, North Kansas Missouri High School director, School of Theatre, Cain Park Theatre, Cleveland Heights, Ohio., summers 1941, 42, 46, 47; instructor speech, communication theater arts Department, University Minnesota from assistant professor to associate professor to professor, University of Minnesota, 1948-1980; professor emeritus, University of Minnesota, 1980-1996; also chairman theater arts Department, University Minnesota. Founder Ken Graham and Associations, Inc.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Fellow American Theatre Association (executive secretary, treasurer 1946-1958, Second vice president 1962, 1st vice president 1963, president 1964). Member Actors Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of television and Radio Artists, National Theatre Conference, Citizens League Minneapolis, Beta Theta Pi.
Married Barbara Louise Fowler, December 15, 1945 (deceased July 1969). Children: Greg Fowler Graham, Sherry Lynn Graham Nelson.