Biography
Delbert Bryant West Jr. (July 5, 1938 β May 24, 2017), known professionally as Sonny West, was a friend and bodyguard of the singer Elvis Presley along with his cousin Red West for sixteen years, as part of the Elvis entourage at Elvis' Memphis home Graceland, which became known as "The Memphis Mafia".His parents came from Pontotoc, Mississippi, not far from Tupelo, Elvis Presley's hometown. West was one of two sons and five daughters. Both West and Elvis grew up in different lower income projects in Memphis, Tennessee and, although living near to one another, never actually met in childhood. Before and after Elvis' passing, West wrote several books, and made public appearances at Elvis related conventions and gatherings, speaking out about his time working for Presley and their relationship.
Filmography
all 14
Movies 14
self 6
Elvis from Outer Space (2020)
Big Elvis: The Pete Vallee Story (2019)
Buddy Holly: Rave On (2017)
Elvis: The Last 24 Hours (2004)
The Definitive Elvis: Elvis and the Colonel (2002)
The Hellcats (1968)
Stay Away, Joe (1968)
The Navy vs. the Night Monsters (1966)
Elvis: The Men Who Knew Him Best
Elvis: All The Kings Men Volume 1
Elvis: All The Kings Men Volume 2
Elvis: All The Kings Men Volume 5
Elvis: All The Kings Men Volume 4
Elvis: All The Kings Men Volume 6
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GenderMale
Birthday1938-07-05
Deathday2017-05-24 (78 years old)
Birth NameDelbert Bryant West Jr.
Birth PlaceMemphis, United States of America
RelativesRed West
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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