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Johnny Wayne(1918-1990)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Producer
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Johnny Wayne
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Johnny Wayne was born on 28 May 1918 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was an actor and writer, known for Behind the Candelabra (2013), The Wayne and Shuster Years (1991) and The Wayne & Shuster Superspecial (1976). He died on 18 July 1990 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
BornMay 28, 1918
DiedJuly 18, 1990(72)
BornMay 28, 1918
DiedJuly 18, 1990(72)
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins total

Known for

Behind the Candelabra (2013)
Behind the Candelabra
7.0
  • Soundtrack
  • 2013
The Wayne and Shuster Years (1991)
The Wayne and Shuster Years
8.0
TV Special
  • Writer
  • 1991
The Wayne & Shuster Superspecial
7.8
TV Series
  • Actor
Anne Fielding in Folio (1955)
Folio
6.1
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Actor

  • The Wayne & Shuster Superspecial
    7.8
    TV Series
    • 1976–1989
  • Once Upon a Giant (1988)
    Once Upon a Giant
    8.4
    TV Movie
    • Lester the Jester
    • 1988
  • Wayne and Shuster International
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Detective Columbo
    • 1983
  • The Wayne & Shuster Comedy Special (1967)
    The Wayne & Shuster Comedy Special
    7.9
    TV Series
    • 1967–1976
  • The Pirates of Penzance
    4.0
    TV Movie
    • Presenter (New York)
    • 1972
  • Ed Sullivan in The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
    The Ed Sullivan Show
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Comedian
    • 1958–1968
  • The Wayne and Shuster Hour (1957)
    The Wayne and Shuster Hour
    8.1
    TV Series
    • 1957–1967
  • Denise Filiatrault and Dominique Michel in Moi et l'autre (1966)
    Moi et l'autre
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Johnny Wayne
    • 1967
  • One Hundred Years Young
    TV Movie
    • 1967
  • Parade (1959)
    Parade
    TV Series
    • Various characters
    • 1963
  • Holiday Lodge (1961)
    Holiday Lodge
    TV Series
    • Johnny Miller
    • 1961
  • The Wayne & Shuster Show (1954)
    The Wayne & Shuster Show
    7.7
    TV Series
    • 1955–1958

Writer

  • Wayne and Shuster, the First 100 Years (2000)
    Wayne and Shuster, the First 100 Years
    TV Movie
    • original writing by
    • 2000
  • Wayne and Shuster in Black and White
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1996–1997
  • The Wayne and Shuster Years (1991)
    The Wayne and Shuster Years
    8.0
    TV Special
    • written by: excerpts
    • 1991
  • The Wayne & Shuster Superspecial
    7.8
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1985
  • Wayne and Shuster International
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1982–1995
  • The Wayne & Shuster Show (1954)
    The Wayne & Shuster Show
    7.7
    TV Series
    • written by
    • writer
    • 1954–1980
  • The Wayne & Shuster Comedy Special (1967)
    The Wayne & Shuster Comedy Special
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1969–1975
  • Premiere (1968)
    Premiere
    7.4
    TV Series
    • teleplay
    • 1968
  • Wayne and Shuster Take an Affectionate Look at... (1964)
    Wayne and Shuster Take an Affectionate Look at...
    6.8
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1964–1965
  • The Wayne and Shuster Show
    TV Mini Series
    • writer
    • 1965
  • Parade (1959)
    Parade
    TV Series
    • adaptation
    • 1963
  • The Wayne and Shuster Hour (1957)
    The Wayne and Shuster Hour
    8.1
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1957–1962
  • Anne Fielding in Folio (1955)
    Folio
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1957
  • Ed Sullivan in The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
    The Ed Sullivan Show
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Writer (1958-1970)
    • 1948–1971

Producer

  • The Wayne and Shuster Years (1991)
    The Wayne and Shuster Years
    8.0
    TV Special
    • producer: excerpts
    • 1991
  • Once Upon a Giant (1988)
    Once Upon a Giant
    8.4
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1988
  • The Wayne & Shuster Superspecial
    7.8
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1985
  • The Wayne & Shuster Show (1954)
    The Wayne & Shuster Show
    7.7
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1975–1980
  • The Wayne & Shuster Comedy Special (1967)
    The Wayne & Shuster Comedy Special
    7.9
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1975

Videos3

The Ed Sullivan Show: The Classic Performances - Elvis
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The Ed Sullivan Show: The Classic Performances - Elvis
The Ed Sullivan Show: The Classic Performances - Elvis
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The Ed Sullivan Show: The Classic Performances - Elvis
The Ed Sullivan Show: The Classic Performances - Elvis
Trailer 0:17
The Ed Sullivan Show: The Classic Performances - Elvis
The Ed Sullivan Show
Trailer 1:03
The Ed Sullivan Show

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Wayne and Schuster
  • Born
    • May 28, 1918
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Died
    • July 18, 1990
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada(cancer)
  • Other works
    Along with partner, Frank Shuster, made close to 70 guest appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) (aka The Ed Sullivan Show), more than any other performer or group.

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Interred at Holy Blossom Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

FAQ

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  • When did Johnny Wayne die?
    July 18, 1990
  • How did Johnny Wayne die?
    Cancer
  • How old was Johnny Wayne when he died?
    72 years old
  • Where did Johnny Wayne die?
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • When was Johnny Wayne born?
    May 28, 1918

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