Rufus Wainwright
Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright (born July 22, 1973) is an American-Canadian singer, songwriter, and composer. He has recorded nine albums of original music and numerous tracks on compilations and film soundtracks. He has also written two classical operas and set Shakespeare's sonnets to music for a theater piece by Robert Wilson.
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| Full name at birth | Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright
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| Date of birth | 22 July 1973
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| Place of birth | Rhinebeck, NY, USA
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| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm)
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| Net worth | $10,000,000 USD
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- His song "Dinner At Eight" is about an argument he and his father Loudon Wainwright III had once.
- Is friends with actor Alan Cumming.
- His song "Matinee Idol" is about River Phoenix.
- Considers Judy Garland his top gay icon, according to an interview with "The Observer" (21 December 2006).
- The music video for a song from his debut album was filmed in Gwen Stefani's home.
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- Albums (51) keyboard_arrow_right
- Songs (357) keyboard_arrow_right
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