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Michael DeLano

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

Michael DeLanois an American actor who is best known for portraying thecasinomanager in the filmsOcean's ElevenandOcean's Twelve.He is also a singer, performing as Key Larson.

Acting

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On television, DeLano played Sonny Capito in 13 episodes ofFirehouse(1974)[1]and Lou Atkins in five episodes ofSupertrain(1979).[1]: 1040 He appeared in three episodes ofKojak;and also portrayed Dr. Mark Dante inGeneral Hospital(1976),[2]Reverend Sung inSoap(1979) and he is known for his short role as Forrestal in the 1985 movieCommando.[citation needed]DeLano also appeared in the recurring role of Johnny Venture, in 11 episodes ofRhodafrom 1976 to 1978.[3]He was in the season three, episode five ofWonder Womanas the character Nick Moreno. He was also a guest star in a season four episode ofPerfect Strangersas Chuck Panama (Episode: Piano Movers). Earlier in his career, DeLano appeared inBarnaby 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 operaFlamingo Road.In the mid 1980s he appeared in three episodes each ofThe A-TeamandHill Street Blues.

DeLano acted in the filmsCatlowandThe New Centurions.On stage, DeLano starred as Berger in aChicagoproduction ofHairuntil an injury caused him to leave after two months.[4]

Singing

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

References

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  1. ^abTerrace, Vincent (January 10, 2014).Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010(2nd ed.). Jefferson, NC: McFarland. p. 347.ISBN978-0-7864-6477-7.
  2. ^Pike, Charlie (September 12, 1976)."Pike's Peek".The Robesonian.Lumberton, NC. Press Features. p. 32.RetrievedFebruary 23,2020– viaNewspapers.com.
  3. ^"No more lonely Saturday's for Rhoda".The Baltimore Sun.July 14, 1978. p. 26.RetrievedFebruary 23,2020– via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ab"Action-Filled Series Captures Young Actor".The Sacramento Bee.February 10, 1974. p. 177.RetrievedFebruary 23,2020– via Newspapers.com.
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Demetria Fulton previewed Michael Delano in Barnaby Jones; episode titled, "Sing a Song of Murder" (04/01/1973)