Cause of death Brain cancer | Name Johnny Wayne Role Comedian | |
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Full Name Louis Weingarten Occupation Comedian, comedy writer Died July 18, 1990, Toronto, Canada Awards Margaret Collier Award, Gemini Award - Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to Canadian Television People also search for Frank Shuster, Rosie Shuster, Steve Shuster | ||
Resting place Pape Avenue Cemetery | ||
Wayne and Shuster - The First Hundred Years (2009)
Johnny Wayne (born Louis Weingarten; 28 May 1918 – 18 July 1990) was a Canadian comedian and comedy writer best known for his work as part of the comedy duo Wayne and Shuster alongside Frank Shuster.
The son of a successful clothing manufacturer who spoke several languages and the eldest of seven children, Johnny Wayne was born in downtown Toronto and attended Harbord Collegiate Institute, where he met his future comedy partner, and later the University of Toronto.
Wayne and Shuster began working together in the 1930s and continued their successful collaboration on stage, radio, and television until Wayne's death from brain cancer in 1990. He is buried at Holy Blossom Cemetery, in his home town of Toronto.
Wayne was a curling enthusiast and was a commentator alongside Alex Trebek and Doug Maxwell during the 1968 CBC Curling Championship.
He also had musical talents and was a successful songwriter in the 1950s, including co-writing Bobby Gimby's 1958 hit "Jimbo". In 1964 he recorded the song "Charlottetown", which he wrote and sang for the Canadian Confederation Centennial.