Rufus Wainwright
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Summary
Rufus Wainwright was born on July 22, 1973[1], in Rhinebeck[2]. He has worked as a composer[3], singer-songwriter[4], pianist[5], singer[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,049 views/month, #5,741 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Loudon Wainwright III[9]
- Mother: Kate McGarrigle[10]
- Spouse: Jörn Weisbrodt[11]
- Child: Viva Katherine Wainwright Cohen[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13], Canada[14]
- Occupation: television actor[15], film actor[16], voice actor[17]
- Educated at: McGill University[18], F.A.C.E. School[19], Interlochen Center for the Arts[20], Millbrook School[21]
- Notable work: Milwaukee at Last!!![22]
- Award received: GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award[23]
- Influenced by: Freddie Mercury[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Sexual orientation: homosexuality[26]
- Genre: pop music[27], indie pop[28]
- Record label: Geffen Records[29], Decca[30]
- Discography: Rufus Wainwright discography[31]
- Commons category: Rufus Wainwright[32]
- Voice type: tenor[33]
- Family name: Wainwright[34]
- Given name: Rufus[35]
- Official website: http://www.rufuswainwright.com/[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Rufus Wainwright[37]
- Commons gallery: Rufus Wainwright[38]
- Instrument: upright piano[39], piano[40], voice[41], guitar[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Start of work period: 1988[44]
Product Details
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Type: Person[45]
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Country: CA[46]
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Began / founded: 1973-07-22[47]
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Genre(s): alternative rock, chamber pop, folk, indie rock, singer-songwriter[48]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, aln-sh, alternative rock, american, baroque chamber pop, canadian, chamber pop, folk, indie rock, queer, singer-songwriter[49]
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MusicBrainz ID: 78e46ae5-9bfd-433b-be3f-19e993d67ecc[50]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Rufus Wainwright include he[51], an album[52].
Why It Matters
Rufus Wainwright has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
Entities named for him include he[51], an album[52].
FAQs
Where was Rufus Wainwright born?
Rufus Wainwright's place of birth was Rhinebeck[2].
Who were Rufus Wainwright's parents?
Rufus Wainwright's father was Loudon Wainwright III[9]. Rufus Wainwright's mother was Kate McGarrigle[10].
Who was Rufus Wainwright married to?
Rufus Wainwright's spouses include Jörn Weisbrodt[11].
What did Rufus Wainwright do for work?
Rufus Wainwright worked as a composer[3], singer-songwriter[4], pianist[5], singer[6], and musician[7].
Where did Rufus Wainwright go to school?
Rufus Wainwright was educated at McGill University[18], F.A.C.E. School[19], Interlochen Center for the Arts[20], and Millbrook School[21].
What awards did Rufus Wainwright receive?
Honors received include GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award[23].