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.
Awards & recognition
- Distinguished Nevadan · 2001
- Ellis Island Medal of Honor
- Gaming Hall of Fame
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award · 1991 · nominated
Filmography39 titles
Tales from the Crypt
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Jack Benny Program
Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Ocean's Eleven
Full House
North and South
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Bonanza
Hacks
Valiant
My Wife and Kids
The Pretender
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Las Vegas
L.A. Law
The Lucy Show
Elvis Meets Nixon
The Amazing Race
Renegade
Here's Lucy
Smokin' Aces
According to Jim
Ally McBeal
7th Heaven
Licence to Kill
Match Game
Dancing with the Stars
Ellen
Vegas Vacation
Vegas: The Story of Sin City
Night of the Running Man
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens
The Bachelorette
Stealing Chaplin