Wayne King

Opera Singer

Birthday February 16, 1901

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Savanna, IL

DEATH DATE Jul 16, 1985 (84)

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About

American singer and orchestra leader who was referred to as the Waltz King due to his popular song "The Waltz You Saved For Me."

Before Fame

He was a good athlete while in high school, playing professional football with the Canton Bulldogs.

Trivia

He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Family Life

He was married to silent film actress Dorothy Janis for fifty-three years.

Associated With

He played saxophone for the Paul Whiteman Orchestra.