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Theron Kay is a Japanese-American composer, orchestrator, and arranger based in Los Angeles, California. A versatile artist originally from San Jose, CA, Theron has contributed to a wide array of projects across film, television, and media, including collaborations with companies such as Marvel, Amazon, and Illumination. His recent works include Grace Point, starring John Owen Lowe (Unstable), and additional music for the Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld (Netflix) and WondLa (Apple TV+).

Theron began his scoring career by composing for sports documentaries while attending Baylor University. After relocating to Los Angeles, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music Composition for Film & Media from California State University, Northridge, where he was awarded the Paltsev Scholarship Award. In addition to his musical career, Theron pitched for CSUN’s Division I collegiate baseball team. He is also a graduate of USC’s Screen Scoring program.

Theron has worked alongside acclaimed composers including Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL), Michael Kramer, and Neal Acree. His experience also extends to the sync and trailer industry, having served as an in-house composer at Eternal Music Group in their custom trailer division. Here, has collaborated on official remixes with bands including Linkin Park and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.

He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Kate, and their dachshund, Inu.