Rufus Wainwright American Singer From Rhinebeck
Rufus Wainwright · composer and singer-songwriter · American
Known for
Biography
Born on 22 July 1973 in Rhinebeck, Rufus Wainwright is an American singer. He is known for Days of Darkness (2007) and The Aviator (2004).
Early life
He was born to Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle. He went on to study at F.A.C.E. School, McGill University and Interlochen Center for the Arts.
Career
Rufus Wainwright’s releases on record are 23 albums and 7 singles between 1998 and 2023. He released Rufus Wainwright (1998) early on, and Folkocracy (2023) is the latest entry. The style on record is pop music and indie pop. Rufus Wainwright plays upright piano and piano. Record labels on file include Geffen Records. Work listed as notable includes Milwaukee at Last!!!.
Recognition
His awards include a GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award (2008).
Personal life
He has been married to Jörn Weisbrodt since 2012. He has one child on record.
Discography
30 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Folkocracy | Album |
| 2022 | Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios | Album |
| 2022 | The Loneliest Time | Single |
| 2021 | Rufus Wainwright and Amsterdam Sinfonietta Live | Album |
| 2020 | Unfollow the Rules | Album |
| 2016 | Take All My Loves: 9 Shakespeare Sonnets | Album |
| 2015 | Prima Donna | Album |
| 2014 | Rufus Wainwright: Live from the Artists Den | Album |
| 2014 | Vibrate: The Best of Rufus Wainwright | Album |
| 2012 | Out of the Game | Album |
| 2011 | House of Rufus | Album |
| 2010 | All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu | Album |
| 2009 | Milwaukee at Last!!! | Album |
| 2007 | Going to a Town | Single |
| 2007 | Release the Stars | Album |
Show all 30 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall | Album |
| 2007 | Rufus! Rufus! Rufus! Does Judy! Judy! Judy!: Live from the London Palladium | Album |
| 2007 | Rules and Regulations | Single |
| 2007 | Tiergarten | Single |
| 2007 | Tiergarten | Album |
| 2005 | Alright, Already: Live in Montréal | Album |
| 2005 | The One You Love | Single |
| 2005 | Want | Album |
| 2004 | I Don't Know What It Is | Single |
| 2004 | Oh What a World | Single |
| 2004 | Waiting for a Want | Album |
| 2004 | Want Two | Album |
| 2003 | Want One | Album |
| 2001 | Poses | Album |
| 1998 | Rufus Wainwright | Album |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award | Won |
Filmography
6 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | In the Woods | Film | |
| 2007 | Days of Darkness | Film | |
| 2005 | Heights | Film | |
| 2005 | Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man | Film | |
| 2004 | The Aviator | Film | |
| 1988 | Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller | Film |
Rufus Wainwright on Social Media
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- Followers
- 255K @rufuswainwright
- Engagement rate
- 2.01% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 5,090
- Average comments
- 47 Based on the last 10 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Rufus Wainwright Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Rufus Wainwright?
Rufus Wainwright is 53 years old, born on 22 July 1973 in Rhinebeck.
What is Rufus Wainwright known for?
Rufus Wainwright is known for Days of Darkness (2007) and The Aviator (2004).
What is Rufus Wainwright’s nationality?
Rufus Wainwright is American, born in Rhinebeck.
Who is Rufus Wainwright married to?
Rufus Wainwright is married to Jörn Weisbrodt; they married in 2012.
Has Rufus Wainwright won any awards?
Yes. Rufus Wainwright won GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award (2008).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q192402), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: CC BY-SA 4.0
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