| Sonny West
was a close personal friend and bodyguard for sixteen years
with Elvis Presley, living at Elvis’ homes in Memphis
and California for many years. Elvis had a select few that were
dubbed the “The Memphis Mafia” by a newspaper columnist.
Sonny was one of the Charter members of that close knit group.
Besides “Taking Care Of Business”
for Elvis, Sonny also worked in Elvis’ movies, first
as an “extra” as a California Highway Patrolman
in “Wild In The Country” in 1960. He then began
to do stunt work in Elvis’ movies as a “stunt
double” for an actor in a fight with Elvis’ character,
or as a “bad guy” himself like in “Live
A Little, Love A Little” where he and a cousin Red,
tried to throw Elvis’ character out of a room where
the large printing presses were. Needless to say, they weren’t
successful as Elvis didn’t lose fights in his movies.
Sonny got a featured role in “Stay Away Joe” as
an Indian named Jackson Heecrow that grew up as a childhood
friend of Elvis’ character in the movie. In the mid-sixties
Sonny did two motorcycle films co-starring in the first one
and then starring in the second one.
In January 1969, Sonny met a beautiful actress
named Judy Jordan, who before moving to Los Angeles had been
the original “Away We Go” girl on the “Jackie
Gleason Show” in Miami for three years. They were married
in December of 1970 in Memphis with Elvis as Sonny’s
“best man” and Priscilla as Judy’s “matron
of honor”. They have two children named Bryan and Alana,
with Bryan being the oldest. He is the Senior Account Executive
with an advertising agency in Nashville, while Alana is attending
college in the medical field and will receive her Bachelor
of Science Degree and a Respiratory Degree in August of this
year. Sonny is very proud of his family. They make their home
in Gallatin, TN and have lived there since 1987.
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SONNY
WEST STATS:
Height:
6’2” - Weight: 225 - Hair: Brown
- Eyes: Brown |
| FEATURE
FILMS: |
| YEAR: |
TITLE: |
CHARACTER: |
PRODUCED
BY: |
| 1978 |
The Disc Jockey |
Art Mason |
Deaton-Pittman Productions |
| 1972 |
Elvis On Tour |
Himself |
MGM |
| 1970 |
Elvis That’s The Way It Is |
Himself |
MGM |
| 1969 |
Outlaw Riders |
Waco (star role) |
Anthony Cardoza Productions |
| 1969 |
Bigfoot |
Steve |
Anthony Cardoza Productions |
| 1968 |
Five Angry Men |
Jed |
Independent |
| 1968 |
Navy vs The Night Monsters |
Andy West |
Independent |
| 1967 |
Stay Away Joe Jackson |
He-Crow |
MGM |
| 1966 |
The Hellcats |
Snake (co-star) |
Anthony Cardoza Productions |
| TELEVISION: |
| YEAR: |
SHOW: |
CHARACTER: |
PRODUCED
BY: |
1974 |
The Rookies |
Carl |
Twentieth Century Fox |
1969 |
Beverly Hillbillies |
Dr. Gray |
Paul Henning Productions |
1966 |
Branded |
Jack |
Paramount Television
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PROMOTIONS:
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In
conjunction with B & K Enterprises Costume Co., Inc.
, Mr.
West will:
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Do any and/or all radio, television and print interviews,
spots, etc., concerning the B & K Enterprises Costume
Co., Inc. promotion.
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Set
on Stage at opening of a limited amount of shows
for a question and answer session.
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Agree to do one national T.V. talk show (as long
as it is conducted in a dignified manner).
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Do a brief autograph session at two different locations
of the display for no more than 20 minutes.
NOTE:
Mr. West’s services may be arranged with or without
costume display. Contact Butch Polston at B & K Enterprises
Costume Co., Inc. for complete information. |
YOUR
MARKETING FIRM WILL NEED TO ORGANIZE AND SUPPLY THE
FOLLOWING
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All round trip air fare for Mr. Sonny West and wife
Judy West.
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Stage security.
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All publicity and promotional costs.
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All accommodations (for a minimum of two weeks).
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All personal transportation to and from interviews,
etc.
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Interpreter
- non English-speaking countries only
Upon
agreement of terms,
all payments to be made in U.S. currency to Mr. West.
An advance deposit of 50% down is requested to secure
his appearance. Balance to be paid within 3 days of
arrival. The deposit will only be refunded in the event
Mr. West is unable to appear. |
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