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Rufus Wainwright
Acting

Rufus Wainwright

Born 1973-07-22
Rhinebeck, New York, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright (born July 22, 1973) is a Canadian American singer-songwriter. He has recorded six albums of original music, EPs, and tracks on compilations and film soundtracks.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Rufus Wainwright

The Aviator
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The Aviator

2004
TMDB3.6
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014
TMDB2.9
BoJack Horseman
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BoJack Horseman

2014
TMDB4.3
Frasier
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Frasier

1993
TMDB3.9
Late Night with Seth Meyers
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Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014
TMDB2.5
Conan
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Conan

2010
TMDB3.6
The Graham Norton Show
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The Graham Norton Show

2007
TMDB3.6
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003
TMDB2.6
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993
TMDB3.6
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003
TMDB2.8

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (82 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Peter Asher: Everywhere ManPeter Asher: Everywhere ManSelfMovie2026
Star Trek: Starfleet AcademyStar Trek: Starfleet AcademyTheme Song PerformanceTV Series2026
It's Dorothy!It's Dorothy!SelfMovie2025
Imagine… Pet Shop Boys: Then and NowImagine… Pet Shop Boys: Then and NowSelf - IntervieweeMovie2024
Rufus Wainwright: Dream Requiem Featuring Meryl StreepRufus Wainwright: Dream Requiem Featuring Meryl StreepSelfMovie2024
Rufus Wainwright: Dream Requiem Featuring Meryl StreepRufus Wainwright: Dream Requiem Featuring Meryl StreepMusic ArrangerMovie2024
Rufus Wainwright: Dream Requiem Featuring Meryl StreepRufus Wainwright: Dream Requiem Featuring Meryl StreepCompositorMovie2024
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of MagicDick Van Dyke: 98 Years of MagicSelf - PerformerMovie2023
George Michael: Portrait of an ArtistGeorge Michael: Portrait of an ArtistSelfMovie2023
Il était une fois... les Contes pour tousIl était une fois... les Contes pour tousSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)Movie2023
Miley Cyrus - Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions)Miley Cyrus - Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions)SelfMovie2023
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a SongHallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a SongSelfMovie2022
Canadian Hits at the BBCCanadian Hits at the BBCSelfMovie2021
Agnus DeiAgnus DeiMusicMovie2021
The Runaway BunnyThe Runaway BunnySingerMovie2021
Prima DonnaPrima DonnaMusicMovie2020
Rufus Wainwright - Austin City LimitsRufus Wainwright - Austin City LimitsSelfMovie2020
Rufus Wainwright: Unfollow the RulesRufus Wainwright: Unfollow the RulesHimselfMovie2020
HadrianHadrianWriterMovie2020
HadrianHadrianOriginal Music ComposerMovie2020
Canada's Drag RaceCanada's Drag RaceSelf - Guest JudgeTV Series2020
RoyaltiesRoyaltiesJacob JewelTV Series2020
Visible: Out on TelevisionVisible: Out on TelevisionSelfTV Series2020
La semaine des 4 JulieLa semaine des 4 JulieSelfTV Series2020
Boléro, le refrain du mondeBoléro, le refrain du mondeSelfMovie2019
Bonsoir bonsoir!Bonsoir bonsoir!SelfTV Series2019
Joni 75: A Birthday CelebrationJoni 75: A Birthday CelebrationSelfMovie2019
Heart: Live in Atlantic CityHeart: Live in Atlantic CitySelfMovie2019
Bolero: A Global HitBolero: A Global HitSelfMovie2019
Tony Bennett Celebrates 90Tony Bennett Celebrates 90SelfMovie2016
Shakespeare Live! From the RSCShakespeare Live! From the RSCSelf - PerformerMovie2016
Shakespeare Live! From the RSCShakespeare Live! From the RSCOriginal Music ComposerMovie2016
Prima DonnaPrima DonnaMusicMovie2015
BoJack HorsemanBoJack HorsemanDrinking Bird / The Overtones (voice)TV Series2014
Rufus Wainwright - Live from the Artists DenRufus Wainwright - Live from the Artists DenSelf / AppearanceMovie2014
Late Night with Seth MeyersLate Night with Seth MeyersSelfTV Series2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelfTV Series2014
Robbie Williams - One Night At the PalladiumRobbie Williams - One Night At the PalladiumSelfMovie2013
Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigleSing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigleHimselfMovie2013
Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigleSing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigleWriterMovie2013
Rufus Wainwright - Montreux 2012Rufus Wainwright - Montreux 2012Self / AppearanceMovie2012
Silver BulletsSilver BulletsSelf / AppearanceMovie2011
ConanConanSelf - Musical GuestTV Series2010
Making EyesSelf / AppearanceMovie2010
Making EyesMusicMovie2010
Shakespeare’s SonnetsShakespeare’s SonnetsWriterMovie2009
Live from the Artists DenLive from the Artists DenSelfTV Series2009
A Not So Silent NightA Not So Silent NightSelfMovie2008
Rufus! Rufus! Rufus! Does Judy! Judy! Judy! Live from the London PalladiumRufus! Rufus! Rufus! Does Judy! Judy! Judy! Live from the London PalladiumSelf / AppearanceMovie2007
Days of DarknessDays of DarknessLe jeune prince / Le prince chantantMovie2007
Rufus Wainwright - Milwaukee a Last !!!Rufus Wainwright - Milwaukee a Last !!!Self / AppearanceMovie2007
The Graham Norton ShowThe Graham Norton ShowSelfTV Series2007
Leonard Cohen: I'm Your ManLeonard Cohen: I'm Your ManSelfMovie2006
Follow My Voice: With the Music of HedwigFollow My Voice: With the Music of HedwigSelfMovie2006
The Henry Rollins ShowThe Henry Rollins ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series2006
HeightsHeightsJeremyMovie2005
Rufus Wainwright - All I WantRufus Wainwright - All I WantHimselfMovie2005
Kiki and Herb ReloadedKiki and Herb ReloadedSelfMovie2005
The AviatorThe AviatorCocoanut Grove Vocalist #1Movie2004
Rufus Wainwright: Live at the FiIlmoreRufus Wainwright: Live at the FiIlmoreHimselfMovie2004
Rufus Wainwright: Live at the FiIlmoreRufus Wainwright: Live at the FiIlmoreMusicMovie2004
The Culture ShowThe Culture ShowSelfTV Series2004
The Paul O'Grady ShowThe Paul O'Grady ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series2004
Sarah Kuttner – Die Showself - guestTV Series2004
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelfTV Series2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Musical GuestTV Series2003
Lance Loud!: A Death in An American FamilyLance Loud!: A Death in An American FamilySelfMovie2003
Stormy Weather: The Music of Harold ArlenStormy Weather: The Music of Harold ArlenHimselfMovie2002
Friday Night with Jonathan RossFriday Night with Jonathan RossSelf - GuestTV Series2001
The McGarrigle HourselfMovie1999
Rufus Wainwright: 1998Self / AppearanceMovie1998
The Frank Skinner ShowThe Frank Skinner ShowSelfTV Series1995
The Return of Tommy TrickerThe Return of Tommy Tricker"Joy in My Heart" Singer (uncredited)Movie1994
The Return of Tommy TrickerThe Return of Tommy TrickerSongsMovie1994
FrasierFrasierJeremy (voice)TV Series1993
Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - GuestTV Series1993
One Man GuyOne Man GuySelfMovie1993
Tommy Tricker and the Stamp TravellerTommy Tricker and the Stamp TravellerSingerMovie1988
Tommy Tricker and the Stamp TravellerTommy Tricker and the Stamp TravellerSongsMovie1988
Le Grand spectacle de la Fête nationale à MontréalLe Grand spectacle de la Fête nationale à MontréalSelfTV Series—
Dinner with the BandSelfTV Series—
Decades - Rock Live!SelfTV Series—