Home / Arts and Entertainment / Rhoda Actor Michael DeLano Dies at 84
Rhoda Actor Michael DeLano Dies at 84
26 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Actor and singer Michael DeLano passed away at 84.
- He was known for his role as Johnny Venture in Rhoda.
- DeLano also had a music career and appeared in films.
Michael DeLano, an actor and singer who gained recognition for his portrayal of Johnny Venture in the CBS sitcom Rhoda, has passed away at the age of 84.
DeLano's career began in the 1940s as a dancer on American Bandstand. He later pursued a music career under the name Key Larson before transitioning to acting in the early 1970s. His acting portfolio includes notable roles in television series such as Firehouse, Flamingo Road, and guest spots on Charlie's Angels and The A-Team.
He also made a mark in film, appearing in classics like Commando and Steven Soderbergh's Ocean's Eleven and its sequel. DeLano, who moved to Las Vegas in 1992, died following a heart attack and is survived by his wife, Jean, their daughter, and grandchildren.
