Wayne Newton
Biography
Wayne Newton is an American singer and actor who became known as Mr. Las Vegas. Born in Virginia and raised partly in Fredericksburg and Phoenix, he learned piano, guitar, and steel guitar as a child and sang with his older brother Jerry in local clubs before their 1958 engagement at the Fremont Hotel, which led to a year-long contract. In 1963 he became a Las Vegas headliner, and his hit song Danke Schoen became his signature. The Washington Post called his act America's number one nightclub act. Newton has also acted in film and television, often playing himself or characters tied to Las Vegas, with roles on Bonanza and The Lucy Show. He later voiced the radio DJ Mr. New Vegas in the video game Fallout: New Vegas.
84years old
Turns 85 on April 3in 143 days
- Born Roanoke, Virginia, USA
- Star sign: AriesThe sign runs March 21 to April 19
- Карсън Уейн Нютън (birth name)Also credited as Carson Wayne Newton
Movie Career
- Films
- 8
- Career span
- 22 years1989 to 2011
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A role that slipped away
After seeing Newton perform as a country boy on The Lucy Show, CBS offered him his own series, but Lucille Ball urged him to turn it down so he would not be stuck as that character.
A first
Newton's 1992 Elvis-inspired single "The Letter" hit No. 1 on the Cashbox Pop and Country charts but did not chart at all on Billboard's Hot 100, the first and only time that happened.
Big break
Newton first met Bobby Darin at the Copacabana in 1962, and Darin agreed to produce his records, leading to Newton signing with Capitol Records by 1963.
Own stunts
Newton taught himself 13 instruments so his voice could rest during six nightly shows at the Fremont Hotel. In 2016 he played some of them in his lounge show at Bally's Hotel.
Wayne Newton movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
- The Adventures of Ford Fairlane1990 Action, Adventure, Comedyas Julian Grendel
IMDb rating 6.420K votes
Worked with
Wayne Newton made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Joe CarnahanDirector, 1 film, 2006
All films by Joe Carnahan
John GlenDirector, 1 film, 1989
All films by John Glen
Stephen KesslerDirector, 1 film, 1997
All films by Stephen Kessler
Awards
Four awards and honors.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2001 | Distinguished Nevadan | Won | |
| Ellis Island Medal of Honor | Won | ||
| Gaming Hall of Fame | Won | ||
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
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