Michael DeLano

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Michael DeLano
Born(1940-11-26)November 26, 1940
New York City, U.S.
DiedOctober 20, 2025(2025-10-20) (aged 84)
Las Vegas, NV
Other namesKey Larson
Years active1970–2013
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 (26 November 1940 - 20 October 2025 [1] ), was an American actor who is best known for portraying the casino manager in the films Ocean's Eleven (2001) and Ocean's Twelve (2004). He was also a singer, performing as Key Larson.

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Acting

On television, DeLano played Sonny Capito in 13 episodes of Firehouse (1974) [2] and Lou Atkins in five episodes of Supertrain (1979). [2] : 1040  He appeared in three episodes of Kojak ; and also portrayed Dr. Mark Dante in General Hospital (1976), [3] 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. [4] 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. [5]

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 . [5]

References

  1. ↑ https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/las-vegas-nv/michael-del-fatti-delano-12565567
  2. 1 2 Terrace, Vincent (January 10, 2014). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, NC: McFarland. p. 347. ISBN   978-0-7864-6477-7.
  3. ↑ Pike, Charlie (September 12, 1976). "Pike's Peek". The Robesonian . Lumberton, NC. Press Features. p. 32. Retrieved February 23, 2020– via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "No more lonely Saturday's for Rhoda". The Baltimore Sun . July 14, 1978. p. 26. Retrieved February 23, 2020– via Newspapers.com.
  5. 1 2 "Action-Filled Series Captures Young Actor". The Sacramento Bee . February 10, 1974. p. 177. Retrieved February 23, 2020– via Newspapers.com.


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