Wayne Newton

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Characters played by Wayne Newton

Wayne Newton — Ocean's Eleven (2001)

Singer appearing as himself.

Professor Joe Butcher — Licence to Kill (1989)

Academic expert in explosives.

Himself — Smokin' Aces (2006)

Cameo appearance playing a fictionalized version of themselves

Wayne Newton — Vegas Vacation (1997)

Famous singer who becomes infatuated with Ellen in Vegas.

Weldon — Best of the Best 2 (1993)

Local figure connected to the fight club or community events.

Jimmy 10-Strings (voice) — Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil (2011)

Voice actor for a minor character in the collection.

Julian Grendel — The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)

A ruthless record executive who profits from bootlegging music. He murders rock star Bobby Black and shock-jock Johnny Crunch when they demand higher payouts for their involvement in his illegal CD piracy scheme. He is ultimately killed by Fairlane using a flammable milkshake and a lit cigarette.

August Gurino — Night of the Running Man (1995)

August Gurino is a mob boss whose money was skimmed by Al Chambers. His threat drives Chambers to recover the missing million dollars, and he orders David Eckhart to kill Chambers and his wife after the money dispute escalates. Gurino remains the criminal authority behind the recovery operation.

Wayne Newton — Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens (2016)

Celebrity singer present during Las Vegas events.

Mark Jonah Winters — 80 Steps to Jonah (1969)

Protagonist and migrant worker who flees after being falsely accused of car theft following his passenger Jerry Taggart's fatal crash. He finds refuge at a blind camp, working as a handyman and bonding with orphaned children. He is later arrested but exonerated when Wilfred Bashford provides an alibi.

Jackie Chrome — The Dark Backward (1991)

Jackie Chrome is a talent agent whom Gus persuades to watch Marty Malt perform. Initially unimpressed, Jackie later recognizes the commercial potential of a genuine three-armed comic and rebrands Marty for the stage. Jackie manages the act, reacts angrily when the arm vanishes, and eventually agrees to tell Dirk Delta the truth.

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
Birth Place
Roanoke, Virginia, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q552806), public domain (CC0).