2001Nominee
Best Performance
Ocean's Eleven
Wayne Newton
Actor
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
April 3, 1942
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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1989Nominee
Best Performance
Licence to Kill
2006Nominee
Best Performance
Smokin' Aces
Career Highlights
2011Highlight
Best Performance
Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil
1997Highlight
Best Performance
Vegas Vacation