Michael DeLano
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Michael DeLano | |
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| Born | November 26, 1940 Norfolk, VA, U.S. |
| Died | October 20, 2025 (aged 84) |
| Other names | Key Larson |
| Years active | 1970–2013 |
Michael DeLano (November 26, 1940 – October 20, 2025) 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.
Acting career
[edit | edit source]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]
Music career
[edit | edit source]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]
Death
[edit | edit source]DeLano died on October 20, 2025, at the age of 84 from a heart attack at a Las Vegas hospital.[5][6]
References
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External links
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