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Las Vegas : Famous Residents

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1. Jerry Lewis

The comedian who famously teamed up with singer Dean Martin still has a solo act in town.
2. Howard Hughes

The eccentric billionaire used his inheritance to make still more money in the film and airline industries before becoming a force in gambling.
3. Liberace

Wladziu Valentino Liberace – aka Mr Show Business – opened at the Riviera in 1955 and never looked back.
4. Clara Bow

Silent film star Clara Bow, who became known as the “It Girl,” lived in Las Vegas with actor husband Rex Bell.
5. Wayne Newton

In 1957, 15-year-old Newton started at the Fremont; he is still performing in Las Vegas today.
6. André Agassi

Born in Las Vegas in 1970, Agassi rose to become one of the world’s greatest (and most popular) tennis players.
7. Debbie Reynolds

The film star was also owner of a hotel-casino and museum of Hollywood memorabilia.
8. Robert Goulet

The actor/entertainer is a veteran of such hit Broadway musicals as Carousel and The Man from La Mancha .
9. Surya Bonaly

The former women’s figure-skating champion now performs professionally.
10. Phyllis McGuire

The entertainer is fondly remembered as one of the singing McGuire Sisters.