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Del 'Sonny' West(1938-2017)

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Del 'Sonny' West was born on 5 July 1938 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was an actor, known for Micmac au Montana (1968), Bigfoot (1970) and The Hellcats (1968). He was married to Judith Jordan. He died on 24 May 2017 in Tennessee, USA.
BornJuly 5, 1938
DiedMay 24, 2017(78)
BornJuly 5, 1938
DiedMay 24, 2017(78)
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Elvis Presley, Joan Blondell, Thomas Gomez, Katy Jurado, and Burgess Meredith in Micmac au Montana (1968)
Micmac au Montana
4.5
  • Jackson He-Crow
  • 1968
Bigfoot (1970)
Bigfoot
2.7
  • Mike(as Sonny West)
  • 1970
Dee Duffy, Lydia Goya, Sharyn Kinzie, Diane Ryder, Shannon Summers, and Irene Martin in The Hellcats (1968)
The Hellcats
2.0
  • Snake(as Sonny West)
  • 1968
Anthony Eisley and Mamie Van Doren in The Navy vs. the Night Monsters (1966)
The Navy vs. the Night Monsters
3.7
  • Airplane Guard
  • Fireman(as Del West)
  • 1966

Credits

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Actor

  • E.S.P. (1983)
    E.S.P.
    6.5
    • 1983
  • The Rookies (1972)
    The Rookies
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Dan (as Sonny West)
    • 1975
  • Bigfoot (1970)
    Bigfoot
    2.7
    • Mike (as Sonny West)
    • 1970
  • Elvis Presley in Filles et show-business (1969)
    Filles et show-business
    5.2
    • Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)
    • 1969
  • Dee Duffy, Lydia Goya, Sharyn Kinzie, Diane Ryder, Shannon Summers, and Irene Martin in The Hellcats (1968)
    The Hellcats
    2.0
    • Snake (as Sonny West)
    • 1968
  • Elvis Presley, Joan Blondell, Thomas Gomez, Katy Jurado, and Burgess Meredith in Micmac au Montana (1968)
    Micmac au Montana
    4.5
    • Jackson He-Crow
    • 1968
  • Fess Parker in Daniel Boone (1964)
    Daniel Boone
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Brave #2 (uncredited)
    • 1967
  • Elvis Presley in Le tombeur de ces demoiselles (1966)
    Le tombeur de ces demoiselles
    5.8
    • Pit crew (uncredited)
    • 1966
  • Anthony Eisley and Mamie Van Doren in The Navy vs. the Night Monsters (1966)
    The Navy vs. the Night Monsters
    3.7
    • Airplane Guard
    • Fireman (as Del West)
    • 1966
  • Robert Vaughn and David McCallum in Des agents très spéciaux (1964)
    Des agents très spéciaux
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Guard at Thrush treasury (uncredited)
    • 1965
  • Elvis Presley, Lola Albright, and Joan Blackman in Un direct au coeur (1962)
    Un direct au coeur
    6.1
    • Bit Part (uncredited)
    • 1962

Stunts

  • Elvis Presley in Le grand frisson (1968)
    Le grand frisson
    5.7
    • stunts (uncredited)
    • 1968
  • Elvis Presley and Mary Ann Mobley in C'est la fête au harem (1965)
    C'est la fête au harem
    4.6
    • stunts (uncredited)
    • 1965
  • Chatouille-moi (1965)
    Chatouille-moi
    5.8
    • stunts (uncredited)
    • 1965

Additional Crew

  • Elvis Presley in Elvis on Tour (1972)
    Elvis on Tour
    7.5
    • assistant: Elvis Presley (as Sonny West)
    • 1972
  • Elvis Show (1970)
    Elvis Show
    7.9
    • technical assistant (as Sonny West)
    • 1970

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Bryan West
  • Born
    • July 5, 1938
    • Memphis, Tennessee
  • Died
    • May 24, 2017
    • Tennessee, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Judith JordanDecember 28, 1970 - May 24, 2017 (his death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    Biography (with Red West, Steve Dunleavy, Dave Hebler): "Elvis: What Happened?"
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Portrayals

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Elvis Presley's former bodyguard.

FAQ

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  • When did Del 'Sonny' West die?
    May 24, 2017
  • How did Del 'Sonny' West die?
    Undisclosed
  • How old was Del 'Sonny' West when he died?
    78 years old
  • Where did Del 'Sonny' West die?
    Tennessee, USA
  • When was Del 'Sonny' West born?
    July 5, 1938

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