Michael DeLano

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Michael DeLano
Born
New York City, U.S.
Other namesKey Larson
Years active1970–present
Cast of Firehouse (1974), from left: Bill Overton, James Drury, Brad David (in back), Richard Jaeckel (in front), Delano (1974) Firehouse cast 1974.JPG
Cast of Firehouse (1974), from left: Bill Overton, James Drury, Brad David (in back), Richard Jaeckel (in front), Delano (1974)

Michael DeLano is an American actor who is best known for portraying the casino manager in the films Ocean's Eleven and Ocean's Twelve . He is also a singer, performing as Key Larson.

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Acting

On television, DeLano played Sonny Capito in 13 episodes of Firehouse (1974) [1] and Lou Atkins in five episodes of Supertrain (1979). [1] :1040 He appeared in three episodes of Kojak; and also portrayed Dr. Mark Dante in General Hospital (1976), [2] Reverend Sung in Soap (1979) and he is known for his short role as Forrestal in the 1985 movie Commando.[ citation needed ] DeLano also appeared in the recurring role of Johnny Venture, in 11 episodes of Rhoda from 1976 to 1978. [3] He was in the season three, episode five of Wonder Woman as the character Nick Moreno. He was also a guest star in a season four episode of Perfect Strangers as Chuck Panama (Episode: Piano Movers). Earlier in his career, DeLano appeared in Barnaby Jones, in the episode titled, "Sing a Song of Murder" (04/01/1973). He was Frank Coyne in four episodes (1980-81), including the pilot, of the prime time soap opera Flamingo Road . In the mid 1980s he appeared in three episodes each of The A-Team and Hill Street Blues.

DeLano acted in the films Catlow and The New Centurions. On stage, DeLano starred as Berger in a Chicago production of Hair until an injury caused him to leave after two months. [4]

Singing

In 1960, as Key Larson, he signed with Swan Records. While under contract to Swan, he recorded "A Web of Lies" and "A Little Lovin' Goes a Long, Long Way" and appeared on American Bandstand . [4]

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References

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  2. Pike, Charlie (September 12, 1976). "Pike's Peek". The Robesonian . Lumberton, NC. Press Features. p. 32. Retrieved February 23, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "No more lonely Saturday's for Rhoda". The Baltimore Sun . July 14, 1978. p. 26. Retrieved February 23, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
  4. 1 2 "Action-Filled Series Captures Young Actor". The Sacramento Bee . February 10, 1974. p. 177. Retrieved February 23, 2020 via Newspapers.com.

Demetria Fulton previewed Michael Delano in Barnaby Jones; episode titled, "Sing a Song of Murder" (04/01/1973)