John Keoni Monte

A native Hawaiian - born in East L.A.. Father: John Gregory Monte Jr., aka 'Monte'. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii - John's Grandfather owned and operated The Monte Dairy, on Kalawahine Ridge, Makiki area. Married to a full blood Hawaiian - Annie Mo'ohihio Lahaina - they had 3 Sons. John's father attended Kamehameha Schools. John's father arrived in California from his beloved Hawaiian Islands in 1947 at the personal request of Clark Gable, to have an on-camera,non-speaking role in the original 'Mutiny On The Bounty' also starring Charles Laughton. Monte and a few of his fellow Waikiki Beach Boys had become friends of Clark Gable's during one of his many visits to Hawaii. John's father also had a part in the film: 'Sutter's Gold'. In 1950 - Monte became the right hand man - confidant - protector of Red Skelton, the comedian; by 1953, Monte was named: Assistant Business Manager of Red Skelton Productions.