Michael DeLano

Michael DeLano is 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 is also a singer, performing as Key Larson.

Michael DeLano
Born	New York City, U.S.
Other names	Key Larson
Years active	1970–present

Cast of Firehouse (1974), from left: Bill Overton, James Drury, Brad David (in back), Richard Jaeckel (in front), Delano (1974)

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]