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Michael DeLano | |
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| Born | (1940-11-26)November 26, 1940 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | October 20, 2025(2025-10-20) (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 thecasino manager in the filmsOcean's Eleven (2001) andOcean's Twelve (2004). He was also a singer, performing as Key Larson.
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 ofRhoda from 1976 to 1978.[3] He was in the season three, episode five ofWonder Woman as the character Nick Moreno. He was also a guest star in a season four episode ofPerfect Strangers as 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-Team andHill Street Blues.
DeLano acted in the filmsCatlow andThe New Centurions. On stage, DeLano starred as Berger in aChicago production ofHair until an injury caused him to leave after two months.[4]
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]
DeLano died on October 20, 2025, at the age of 84.[5]
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