A lifetime of music, stories, and entertainment.
Wayne R, professionally known for more than 58 years as Wayne Alexander Richards, is a recording artist, songwriter, actor, screenwriter, author, voice impressionist and entertainer. His catalog includes more than 1,020 original songs, with over 420 releases distributed worldwide across more than 75 music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora and iHeartRadio. His versatile music spans country, gospel, rock, pop, blues, inspirational and cinematic styles, with songs available for television, film, commercials, video games and other sync opportunities. Wayne's entertainment career began in childhood theater and grew through summer stock, musical productions and professional work in Hollywood during the 1980s. Known as the 'Man of Emulation,' he has performed more than 160 celebrity voices and character impressions. He has also written five books, three screenplays and two Broadway-style musicals. Whether recording music, acting, writing or entertaining a live audience, Wayne brings originality, experience, humor, faith and heartfelt storytelling to every project.