Del Shannon

Born: 1934-12-30 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Died: 1990-02-08

Known For: Acting

Biography

Charles Weedon Westover, better known by his stage name Del Shannon, was an American musician, singer and songwriter, best known for his 1961 number-one Billboard hit "Runaway". In 1999, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In addition to his music career, he had minor acting roles.

Filmography

1965

Hullabaloo as Self

1964

Top of the Pops as Self
Shindig! as Self - Singer

1962

It's Trad, Dad! as Himself