Rufus Wainwright

Summary

Rufus Wainwright is a human^[1]. Born in Rhinebeck^[2], he… he was born on July 22, 1973^[3]. He worked as a composer^[4], singer-songwriter^[5], pianist^[6], singer^[7], and musician^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,822 views/month, #5,741 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Rufus Wainwright was born in Rhinebeck^[2].
• Rufus Wainwright was born on July 22, 1973^[3].
• Rufus Wainwright's father was Loudon Wainwright III^[10].
• Rufus Wainwright's mother was Kate McGarrigle^[11].
• Among Rufus Wainwright's spouses was Jörn Weisbrodt^[12].
• A child of Rufus Wainwright was Viva Katherine Wainwright Cohen^[13].
• Rufus Wainwright held citizenship in United States^[14].
• Rufus Wainwright held citizenship in Canada^[15].
• Rufus Wainwright's professions included composer^[4].
• Rufus Wainwright's professions included singer-songwriter^[5].
• Rufus Wainwright's professions included pianist^[6].
• Rufus Wainwright worked as a singer^[7].
• Rufus Wainwright worked as a musician^[8].
• Rufus Wainwright's professions included television actor^[16].
• Rufus Wainwright's education included a stint at McGill University^[17].
• Rufus Wainwright was educated at F.A.C.E. School^[18].
• Rufus Wainwright's education included a stint at Interlochen Center for the Arts^[19].
• Rufus Wainwright's education included a stint at Millbrook School^[20].
• A notable work attributed to Rufus Wainwright is Milwaukee at Last!!!^[21].
• Rufus Wainwright received the GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award^[22].
• Rufus Wainwright was influenced by Freddie Mercury^[23].
• Rufus Wainwright is recorded as male^[24].
• Rufus Wainwright's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Rufus Wainwright's sexual orientation is recorded as homosexuality^[26].
• Rufus Wainwright's genre is pop music^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: CA^[29]

• Began / founded: 1973-07-22^[30]

• Genre(s): alternative rock, chamber pop, folk, indie rock, singer-songwriter^[31]

• Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, aln-sh, alternative rock, american, baroque chamber pop, canadian, chamber pop, folk, indie rock, queer, singer-songwriter^[32]

• MusicBrainz ID: 78e46ae5-9bfd-433b-be3f-19e993d67ecc^[33]

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Origins and Family

Rufus Wainwright was born in Rhinebeck^[2]. He was born on July 22, 1973^[3]. His father was Loudon Wainwright III^[10]. His mother was Kate McGarrigle^[11].

Education

Educated at McGill University^[17], a public research university^[34], in Canada^[35], founded in 1821^[36], headquartered in Montreal^[37]; F.A.C.E. School^[18], a high school^[38], in Canada^[39]; Interlochen Center for the Arts^[19], a boarding school^[40], in United States^[41], founded in 1928^[42]; and Millbrook School^[20], a boarding school^[43], in United States^[44], founded in 1931^[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer^[4], singer-songwriter^[5], pianist^[6], singer^[7], musician^[8], and television actor^[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Rufus Wainwright is Milwaukee at Last!!!^[21]. Things named for him include he^[46], an album^[47].

Recognition

Rufus Wainwright received the GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award^[22].

Personal Life

Rufus Wainwright was married to Jörn Weisbrodt^[12]. A child of him was Viva Katherine Wainwright Cohen^[13].

Why It Matters

Rufus Wainwright ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,822 views/month, #5,741 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[48] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[49]

Entities named for him include he^[46], an album^[47].

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^[10]. Rufus Wainwright's mother was Kate McGarrigle^[11].

Who was Rufus Wainwright married to?

Rufus Wainwright's spouses include Jörn Weisbrodt^[12].

What did Rufus Wainwright do for work?

Rufus Wainwright worked as composer^[4], singer-songwriter^[5], pianist^[6], singer^[7], and musician^[8].

Where did Rufus Wainwright go to school?

Rufus Wainwright was educated at McGill University^[17], F.A.C.E. School^[18], Interlochen Center for the Arts^[19], and Millbrook School^[20].

What awards did Rufus Wainwright receive?

Honors received include GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award^[22].