Wayne Newton

Born: 1942-04-03

Birthplace: Roanoke, Virginia, USA

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.