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.

Career Overview

Wayne Newton has 55 screen credits in a career dating back to 1959. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Sharknado with 1 titles. Signature works include Licence to Kill, The Adventures of Ford Fairlane, 80 Steps to Jonah. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

55

Birth Date

1942-04-03 00:00:00

Birth Place

Roanoke, Virginia, USA

Known For

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  Licence to Kill
• 

  The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
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  80 Steps to Jonah
• 

  Fallout: The Ghoul Log
• 

  40 West
• 

  Vegas Vacation

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

• Sharknado (1 titles)
• Hoodwinked! Collection (1 titles)
• Smokin' Aces Collection (1 titles)
• Mr. Bill (1 titles)
• Ocean's (1 titles)
• National Lampoon Vacation (1 titles)
• National Lampoon's Vacation Collection (1 titles)
• Best of the Best Series (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Timothy Dalton (1 collaborations)
• Carey Lowell (1 collaborations)
• Robert Davi (1 collaborations)
• Talisa Soto (1 collaborations)
• Anthony Zerbe (1 collaborations)
• Frank McRae (1 collaborations)
• Everett McGill (1 collaborations)
• Benicio del Toro (1 collaborations)
• Anthony Starke (1 collaborations)
• Pedro Armendáriz Jr. (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (55 credits)

  • Fallout: The Ghoul Log

    Mr. New Vegas

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Hacks

    - There Will Be Blood (2022) ... Self actor actors
    2021
  • Stealing Chaplin

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Puppy Love

    Marshall

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Valiant

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens

    Wayne Newton

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Getting Back to Zero

    Bruce

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Glen Campbell | Live Anthology (1972-2001)

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • 40 West

    Sankey

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil

    Jimmy 10-Strings (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • The Making of Fallout: New Vegas

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Smokin' Aces

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Dancing with the Stars

    - 20th Birthday Party (2025) ... Self - Audience Member actor actors

    - Week 2: Las Vegas Night (2018) ... Self - Video Message actor actors

    - Results Show 3 (2007) ... Self - Contestant actor actors

    - Performance Show 3 (2007) ... Self - Contestant actor actors

    - Results Show 2 (2007) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
    2005
  • American Dad!

    - A Donkey's Shame (2026) ... Wayne Newton (voice) actor actors
    2005
  • Who's Your Daddy?

    Peter Mack

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    - Sarah Silverman, Balthazar Getty, "Dancing with the Stars" castoff Wayne Newton, Justice (2007) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Wayne Newton & Drea de Matteo (2005) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    2003
  • Las Vegas

    - Meatball Montecito (2006) ... Wayne Newton actor actors

    - Coyote Ugly (2006) ... Wayne Newton actor actors

    - Pros and Cons (2003) ... Wayne Newton actor actors
    2003
  • Mr. Bill Does Vegas

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Ocean's Eleven

    Wayne Newton

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Elvis Is Alive! I Swear I Saw Him Eating Ding Dongs Outside the Piggly Wiggly's

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • The Amazing Race

    - Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound! (2009) ... Self actor actors
    2001
  • My Wife and Kids

    - Fantasy Camp (2) (2004) ... actor actors
    2001
  • According to Jim

    - Vegas, Baby (2) (2003) ... Wayne Newton actor actors

    - Vegas, Baby (1) (2003) ... Wayne Newton actor actors
    2001
  • Visit Fabulous Las Vegas

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Elvis Meets Nixon

    Wayne Newton

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Vegas Vacation

    Wayne Newton

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The Pretender

    - Cold Dick (2000) ... Self actor actors
    1996
  • A Night to Die For

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Night of the Running Man

    August Gurino

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Ellen

    - Secrets & Ellen (1997) ... Doctor actor actors
    1994
  • Best of the Best 2

    Weldon

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    - James Woods, Wayne Newton, Brian Kiley (1999) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Wayne Newton, Madison Michelle, Southside Johnny (1997) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Norm MacDonald, Wayne Newton, Tracy Bonham (1996) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Eric Stoltz, Wayne Newton, Everclear (1995) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1993
  • Late Show with David Letterman

    - Show #0332 (1995) ... Self - Top Ten Presenter actor actors
    1993
  • Renegade

    - Hard Rider (1994) ... John Dalton actor actors
    1992
  • The Dark Backward

    Jackie Chrome

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • The Adventures of Ford Fairlane

    Julian Grendel

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

    - Viva Lost Wages (1995) ... Casino Manager actor actors
    1990
  • Licence to Kill

    Professor Joe Butcher

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Tales from the Crypt

    - The Pit (1994) ... Wink Barnum actor actors
    1989
  • Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

    Self - Audience Member

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    - Season 9, Episode 18 (1995) ... actor actors
    1988
  • Full House

    - Viva Las Joey (1990) ... actor actors
    1987
  • L.A. Law

    - The Gods Must Be Lawyers (1991) ... Brian Byrd actor actors
    1986
  • North and South

    - December 1864 - February 1865 (1986) ... Capt. Thomas Turner actor actors

    - May 1864 - Late Autumn 1864 (1986) ... Capt. Thomas Turner actor actors
    1985
  • The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

    Self - Performer

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Late Night with David Letterman

    - Show #1512 (1991) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Show #1228 (1989) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1982
  • Vega$

    - Dead Ringer (1981) ... Justin Marsh actor actors

    - Classic Connection (1979) ... Justin Marsh actor actors
    1978
  • Happy Birthday, Las Vegas

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • Joys

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • 80 Steps to Jonah

    Mark Jonah Winters

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • The Glittering Mile

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1964
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    - Episode 5 (1979) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 109 (1978) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 198 (1976) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 200 (1974) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 35 (1974) ... Self - Guest Host actor actors
    1962
  • The Lucy Show

    - Lucy Discovers Wayne Newton (1965) ... Wayne Newton actor actors
    1962
  • The Mike Douglas Show

    - Episode 165 (1978) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 116 (1976) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 39 (1973) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 33 (1973) ... Self - Co-Host actor actors

    - Episode 44 (1971) ... Self - Co-Host actor actors
    1961
  • Bonanza

    - A Christmas Story (1966) ... Andy Walker actor actors
    1959