Wayne Newton
Biography
Carson Wayne Newton, also known as Mr. Las Vegas, is an American singer and actor born on April 3, 1942, in Roanoke, Virginia. He started singing professionally as a child and performed with his older brother, Jerry, during his teenage years. Newton has performed in Las Vegas since 1958, earning his nickname through his dedication to the city and its audiences by performing over 30,000 solo shows over 40 years. Known for his signature song Danke Schoen, he has recorded 165 albums, can play 13 instruments live, and tailors his shows to each audience. In his career, he has accumulated 72 known acting credits in movies and television shows.
Career overview
Carson Wayne Newton, also known as Mr. Las Vegas, is an American singer and actor. Born in Roanoke, Virginia, on April 3, 1942, he started singing professionally as a child. In his teenage years, he performed with his older brother, Jerry.
Newton 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. His career includes 72 known acting credits.
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77 titles- Fallout: The Ghoul Log (2025) as Mr. New Vegas
- Vegas: The Story of Sin City (2024) as Self - Entertainer
- Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars (2023) as Guest Judge
- Hacks (2021) as Self
- Puppy Love (2020) as Marshall
- Stealing Chaplin (2020) as Himself
- Valiant (2019) as Himself
- Match Game (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens (2016) as Wayne Newton
- Getting Back to Zero (2013) as Bruce
- Glen Campbell | Live Anthology (1972-2001) (2012) as Self
- Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil (2011) as Jimmy 10-Strings (voice)
- 40 West (2011) as Sankey
- The Making of Fallout: New Vegas (2010) as Self
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- Celebrity Family Feud (2008) as Self
- Smokin' Aces (2006) as Himself
- American Dad! (2005) as Wayne Newton (voice)
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Contestant
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Audience Member
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Video Message
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self
- Who's Your Daddy? (2004) as Peter Mack
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Las Vegas (2003) as Wayne Newton
- The Bachelorette (2003) as Self
- Mr. Bill Does Vegas (2002)
- The Amazing Race (2001) as Self
- According to Jim (2001) as Wayne Newton
- Ocean's Eleven (2001) as Wayne Newton
- My Wife and Kids (2001)
- Elvis Is Alive! I Swear I Saw Him Eating Ding Dongs Outside the Piggly Wiggly's (2001)
- Visit Fabulous Las Vegas (1999) as Self
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Harold Wicks
- Vegas Vacation (1997) as Wayne Newton
- Elvis Meets Nixon (1997) as Wayne Newton
- The Pretender (1996) as Self
- 7th Heaven (1996) as Wayne Newton
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self
- Night of the Running Man (1995) as August Gurino
- A Night to Die For (1995) as Self
- Ellen (1994) as Doctor
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Top Ten Presenter
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Best of the Best 2 (1993) as Weldon
- Renegade (1992) as John Dalton
- The Dark Backward (1991) as Jackie Chrome
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Casino Manager
- The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) as Julian Grendel
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Wink Barnum
- Licence to Kill (1989) as Professor Joe Butcher
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
- Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988) as Self - Audience Member
- Full House (1987)
- L.A. Law (1986) as Brian Byrd
- North and South (1985) as Capt. Thomas Turner
- The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team (1984) as Self - Performer
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
- Vega$ (1978) as Justin Marsh
- Flying High (1978)
- Happy Birthday, Las Vegas (1977)
- Joys (1976) as Self
- Switch (1975) as Paul Taylor
- Switch (1975) as Self
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- The Pearl Bailey Show (1971) as Self
- 80 Steps to Jonah (1969) as Mark Jonah Winters
- Here's Lucy (1968) as Wayne Newton
- The Glittering Mile (1964) as Self
- The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self - Guest Host
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Wayne Newton
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Bonanza (1959) as Andy Walker
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Singing Waiter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Wayne Newton best known for?
Wayne Newton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hacks (2021), Stealing Chaplin (2020), Match Game (2016), Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens (2016).
When and where was Wayne Newton born?
Wayne Newton was born on April 3, 1942 in Roanoke, Virginia, USA.
How many credits does Wayne Newton have?
Wayne Newton has accumulated over 77 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2025.
What is Wayne Newton's background in cinema and television?
Carson Wayne Newton, also known as Mr. Las Vegas, is an American singer and actor born on April 3, 1942, in Roanoke, Virginia. He started singing professionally as a child and performed with his older brother, Jerry, during his teenage years. Newton has performed in Las Vegas since 1958, earning his nickname through hi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Wink Barnum — aged about 47
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Casino Manager — aged about 48
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Singing Waiter — aged about 8
- Hacks (2021) as Self — aged about 79
- Ocean's Eleven (2001) as Wayne Newton — aged about 59
- Full House (1987) — aged about 45
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