Wayne Newton

Birth Name:

Carson Wayne Newton

Birth Place:

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor, Producer

As one of the most highly honored entertainers, he has won a First American in the Arts Award for his role in "Ally McBeal," the Air Force Scroll of Appreciation, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and more
He has been voted Entertainer of the Year multiple times by several different magazines, including Nevada Magazine and Casino Player Magazine
He has contributed to several charities, including Opportunity Village
The road heading to the main terminal of Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport was named Wayne Newton Boulevard to honor the musician
After seeing a Grand Ole Opry road show at four years old, he decided he wanted to go into show business
Between the ages of six and eight, he did a daily radio show, appeared with the Grand Ole Opry in Virginia and Tennessee, and performed for President Harry S․ Truman at a USO show
He learned how to play 13 different instruments in an effort to give his voice a rest during his performances
He was the first performer to entertain troops who were station in Iraq and Afghanistan

1991Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actor:Nominated
1992Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
2003TV Land Award - Favorite Guest Performance by a Musician on a TV Show:Nominated

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