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- Birth nameDelmore Anthony Courtney
- Del Courtney was born on September 24, 1910 in Oakland, California, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for The Hideous Sun Demon (1958), Aloha Summer (1988) and The King Family Show (1965). He was married to Connie Haines and Yvonne King. He died on February 11, 2006 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
- SpousesConnie Haines(1966 - 1972) (divorced)Yvonne King(February 12, 1957 - August 22, 1966) (divorced)
- Played at nearly every top hotel in the US, particularly the Claremont in the San Francisco area, and also performed at the Inaugural Balls for four Presidents, including Dwight D. Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan.
- He is credited with bringing the big-band style of music to Hawaii during the 1930s.
- Ex-stepfather of Tina Cole and Cathy Cole.
- Del Courtney and his Upbeats band played during Oakland Raider football games (1961-1964) at Frank Youell Field, Oakland, California.
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