Michael Thomas Corcoran, also known as Ken Lofkoll, is an American musician, record producer, composer recognized for creating music, songs for numerous Nickelodeon, Disney Channel series.
He has contributed extensively to shows including Drake & Josh, iCarly, Victorious, Henry Danger, Shake It Up, was a longtime member of Drake Bell‘s band.
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| Wiki Facts & About Data | |
| Real Name: | Michael Thomas Corcoran |
| Stage Name: | Michael Corcoran |
| Born: | 9 December 1972 (age 53 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | American-Irish |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Corcoran |
| Spouse: | Elizabeth Gillies (m. 2020) |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Occupation: | Musician, record producer, composer |
| Net Worth: | $1 million–2 million |
Early Life and Education
Ken Lofkoll was born on 9 December 1972 in Los Angeles, California, United States, to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Corcoran.
Details regarding siblings have not been publicly disclosed. He developed an early interest in music, began his professional career in the 1990s.
Specific details about his formal education beyond his work in music production, composition are not widely documented. He is of American origin with Irish ancestry, his religion is Christianity.
Career
Ken Lofkoll started working professionally in music in the 1990s, initially focusing on songwriting, production, commercial jingles under the name Backhouse Mike, often collaborating with C.J. Abraham.
From approximately 2003 to 2010 he was a member of Drake Bell‘s band, co-wrote, produced tracks for Bell‘s albums.
He also led his own band, Backhouse Mike, which performed, contributed songs such as “Take Me Back” to iCarly.
He became a prolific composer, producer for children’s, teen television, creating music, songs for Nickelodeon series including Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, iCarly, Victorious, Sam & Cat, Henry Danger, Game Shakers, as well as Disney Channel’s Shake It Up, Liv and Maddie, Netflix’s The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show, VH1’s Hit the Floor.
His work earned multiple BMI Cable Awards, ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards. In 2018 he received two Grammy nominations (Best Historical Album, Best Album Notes) for Washington Phillips and His Manzarene Dreams.
Corcoran continues to compose, produce for television, related projects.
Awards and Nominations
- Multiple BMI Cable Awards for Zoey 101, Drake & Josh, iCarly, Victorious, Henry Danger, Shake It Up, Sam & Cat
- Multiple ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards for iCarly and Shake It Up
- Two Grammy Award nominations (2018) for Best Historical Album and Best Album Notes (Washington Phillips and His Manzarene Dreams)
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @brocklesnarguy
Personal Life
Ken Lofkoll, 53 years old, married actress, singer Elizabeth Gillies on 8 August 2020 in a private ceremony in New Jersey.
The couple met in 2012 on the set of the Nickelodeon series Victorious, where Corcoran co-wrote, produced songs performed by Gillies, began dating later that year.
No public information is available regarding children.
Net Worth
Ken Lofkoll has an estimated net worth in the range of $1–2 million. His earnings come primarily from decades of work as a composer, songwriter, producer for major children’s television networks, album production, related music projects.
Discography
- Drake & Josh (composer, 2004–2007)
- Zoey 101 (composer, 2005–2008)
- iCarly (composer / “Take Me Back,” 2007–2012)
- Victorious (composer / songs including “Freak the Freak Out,” 2010–2013)
- Shake It Up (composer, 2010–2013)
- Sam & Cat (composer, 2013–2014)
- Henry Danger (composer, 2014–2020)
- Game Shakers (composer, 2015–2019)
- The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show (composer, 2015–2017)