Known For
Acting
Birthday
April 3, 1942 (age 84)
Place of Birth
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Also Known As
- Carson Wayne Newton
- Mr. Las Vegas
- The Midnight Idol
- Mr. Entertainment
- Mr. New Vegas
Wayne Newton
Biography
Carson Wayne Newton, also known as "Mr. Las Vegas", is an American singer and actor who has performed in Las Vegas since 1958. He earned his nickname through his dedication to the city and its audiences, performing over 30,000 solo shows over 40 years. Newton is known for his signature song, "Danke Schoen", and has recorded 165 albums. He can play 13 instruments live and tailors his shows to each audience.
Known For - Movies
Ocean's Eleven
as Wayne Newton
Licence to Kill
as Professor Joe Butcher
Smokin' Aces
as Himself
Vegas Vacation
as Wayne Newton
Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil
as Jimmy 10-Strings (voice)
Best of the Best 2
as Weldon
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
as Julian Grendel
Joys
as Self
A Night to Die For
as Self
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens
as Wayne Newton
Known For - TV Shows
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self - Guest Host
Late Show with David Letterman
as Self - Top Ten Presenter
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Contestant
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Audience Member
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Video Message
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self - Co-Host
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
Bonanza
as Andy Walker