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How many celebrities named Wayne can you think of? The famous Waynes below have many different professions, including notable actors named Wayne, famous athletes named Wayne, and even musicians named Wayne.
Lil Wayne is certainly one of the most famous Waynes on this list. One of the famous rappers named Wayne, he started his career at the age of 12 when he was signed by Cash Money Records. “Lollipop,” “A Milli,” and “Love Me” are among his biggest hits.
Another of the famous people with the first name Wayne is Wayne Gretzky. He is the former hockey player considered by many to be the greatest NHL athlete of all time. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1999.
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22Wayne Gretzky
1961-01-26Birthplace: Brantford, Canada
Wayne Douglas Gretzky (; born January 26, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey... more2
20Lil Wayne
1982-09-27Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an... more3
18Wayne Brady
1972-06-02Birthplace: Columbus, Georgia, United States of America
Wayne Alphonso Brady (born June 2, 1972) is an American actor, singer, and comedian who is a... more4
18Wayne Coyne
1961-01-13Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Wayne Michael Coyne (born January 13, 1961) is an American musician. He is the lead singer,... more5
17Wayne Knight
1955-08-07Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Wayne Elliot Knight (born August 7, 1955) is an American actor, voice artist and comedian. He... more6
17Wayne Newton
1942-04-03Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Carson Wayne Newton (born April 3, 1942) is an American singer and entertainer. One of the... more7
12Wayne Rogers
1933-04-07Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
William Wayne McMillan Rogers III (April 7, 1933 – December 31, 2015) was an American actor,... more8
12Wayne Shorter
1933-08-25Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States of America
Wayne Shorter (born August 25, 1933) is an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Shorter... more9
17Wayne Kramer
1948-04-30Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
Wayne Kramer (born April 30, 1948) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and... more10
11Wayne Static
1965-11-04Birthplace: Muskegon, Michigan
Wayne Richard Wells (November 4, 1965 – November 1, 2014), known professionally as Wayne... more11
15Wayne LaPierre
1948-11-08Birthplace: Schenectady, New York, United States of America
Wayne Robert LaPierre, Jr. (born November 8, 1949) is an American gun rights activist.... more12
12Wayne Rooney
1985-10-24Birthplace: Croxteth, United Kingdom
Wayne Mark Rooney (born 24 October 1985) is an English professional footballer who plays for... more13
14Wayne Chrebet
1973-08-14Birthplace: Garfield, New Jersey
Wayne Chrebet (born August 14, 1973) is a former American football wide receiver who played 11... more14
11Wayne Cashman
1945-06-24Birthplace: Kingston, Canada
Wayne Cashman (born June 24, 1945) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player and a... more15
15Wayne Williams
1958-05-27Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia
Wayne Bertram Williams (born May 27, 1958) is an American murderer serving life imprisonment... more16
8Wayne Robson
1946-04-29Birthplace: Vancouver, Canada
Wayne Robson (April 29, 1946 – April 4, 2011) was a Canadian television, stage, voice and film... more17
12Wayne Simmonds
1988-08-26Birthplace: Scarborough, Toronto, Canada
Wayne Simmonds (born August 26, 1988) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the New... more18
11Wayne Federman
1959-06-22Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Wayne Federman (born June 22, 1959) is an American comedian, actor, author, writer, comedy... more19
Wayne C. Henderson is an American guitar maker who specializes in the crafting of handmade,... more20
14Wayne Dyer
1940-05-10Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Wayne Walter Dyer (May 10, 1940 – August 29, 2015) was an American self-help author and a... more21
Wayne Johnson is an American jazz and acoustic guitarist (not to be confused with the electric... more22
8Wayne Cooper
1956-11-16Birthplace: Milan
Artis Wayne Cooper (born November 16, 1956) is a retired American professional basketball... more23
11Wayne Ellington
1987-11-29Birthplace: Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
Wayne Robert Ellington Jr. (born November 29, 1987) is an American professional basketball... more24
14Wayne Martin
1965-10-26Birthplace: Cherry Valley, Arkansas
Gerald Wayne Martin (born October 26, 1965) is a former American football defensive end who... more25
12Wayne Allwine
1947-02-07Birthplace: Glendale, California, United States of America
Wayne Anthony Allwine (February 7, 1947 – May 18, 2009) was an American voice actor, sound... more
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