Rufus Wainwright
Acting Born Jul 22, 1973 Rhinebeck, New York, USA 80 credits
Biography
Rufus Wainwright works in acting. Born July 22, 1973 in Rhinebeck, New York, USA. Archytele tracks 80 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man
It's Dorothy!
Rufus Wainwright: Dream Requiem Featuring Meryl StreepRufus Wainwright: Dream Requiem Featuring Meryl Streep · Music ArrangerRufus Wainwright: Dream Requiem Featuring Meryl Streep · CompositorImagine… Pet Shop Boys: Then and Now
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of MagicGeorge Michael: Portrait of an ArtistMiley Cyrus - Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions)Il était une fois... les Contes pour tous
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
Agnus Dei · MusicThe Runaway BunnyCanadian Hits at the BBC
La semaine des 4 JulieCanada's Drag RaceVisible: Out on TelevisionRoyaltiesPrima Donna · Music
Bonsoir bonsoir!Joni 75: A Birthday CelebrationBoléro, le refrain du mondeBolero: A Global HitHeart: Live in Atlantic City
Tony Bennett Celebrates 90Shakespeare Live! From the RSCShakespeare Live! From the RSC · Original Music Composer
Prima Donna · Music
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonLate Night with Seth MeyersBoJack HorsemanRufus Wainwright - Live from the Artists Den
Robbie Williams - One Night At the PalladiumSing 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 McGarrigle · Writer
Rufus Wainwright - Montreux 2012
Silver Bullets
ConanMaking EyesMaking Eyes · Music
Live from the Artists DenShakespeare’s Sonnets · Writer
A Not So Silent Night
The Graham Norton ShowDays of DarknessRufus! Rufus! Rufus! Does Judy! Judy! Judy! Live from the London PalladiumRufus Wainwright - Milwaukee a Last !!!
The Henry Rollins ShowLeonard Cohen: I'm Your ManFollow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig
HeightsKiki and Herb ReloadedRufus Wainwright - All I Want
The Paul O'Grady ShowThe Culture ShowSarah Kuttner – Die ShowThe AviatorRufus Wainwright: Live at the FiIlmore
Jimmy Kimmel Live!The Ellen DeGeneres ShowLance Loud!: A Death in An American Family
Stormy Weather: The Music of Harold Arlen
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
The McGarrigle Hour
Rufus Wainwright: 1998
The Frank Skinner Show
The Return of Tommy TrickerThe Return of Tommy Tricker · Songs
FrasierLate Night with Conan O'BrienOne Man Guy
Tommy Tricker and the Stamp TravellerTommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller · Songs
Full Filmography
80 titles- Peter Asher: Everywhere Man (2026) as Self
- It's Dorothy! (2025) as Self
- Rufus Wainwright: Dream Requiem Featuring Meryl Streep (2024) as Self
- Rufus Wainwright: Dream Requiem Featuring Meryl Streep (2024) Music Arranger
- Rufus Wainwright: Dream Requiem Featuring Meryl Streep (2024) Compositor
- Imagine… Pet Shop Boys: Then and Now (2024) as Self - Interviewee
- Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic (2023) as Self - Performer
- George Michael: Portrait of an Artist (2023) as Self
- Miley Cyrus - Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions) (2023) as Self
- Il était une fois... les Contes pour tous (2023) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song (2022) as Self
- Agnus Dei (2021) Music
- The Runaway Bunny (2021) as Singer
- Canadian Hits at the BBC (2021) as Self
- La semaine des 4 Julie (2020) as Self
- Canada's Drag Race (2020) as Self - Guest Judge
- Visible: Out on Television (2020) as Self
- Royalties (2020) as Jacob Jewel
- Prima Donna (2020) Music
- Rufus Wainwright: Unfollow the Rules (2020) as Himself
- Hadrian (2020) Writer
- Hadrian (2020) Original Music Composer
- Rufus Wainwright - Austin City Limits (2020) as Self
- Bonsoir bonsoir! (2019) as Self
- Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration (2019) as Self
- Boléro, le refrain du monde (2019) as Self
- Bolero: A Global Hit (2019) as Self
- Heart: Live in Atlantic City (2019) as Self
- Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 (2016) as Self
- Shakespeare Live! From the RSC (2016) as Self - Performer
- Shakespeare Live! From the RSC (2016) Original Music Composer
- Prima Donna (2015) Music
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Drinking Bird / The Overtones (voice)
- Rufus Wainwright - Live from the Artists Den (2014)
- Robbie Williams - One Night At the Palladium (2013) as Self
- Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigle (2013) as Himself
- Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigle (2013) Writer
- Rufus Wainwright - Montreux 2012 (2012)
- Silver Bullets (2011)
- Conan (2010) as Self - Musical Guest
- Making Eyes (2010)
- Making Eyes (2010) Music
- Live from the Artists Den (2009) as Self
- Shakespeare’s Sonnets (2009) Writer
- A Not So Silent Night (2008) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Days of Darkness (2007) as Le jeune prince / Le prince chantant
- Rufus! Rufus! Rufus! Does Judy! Judy! Judy! Live from the London Palladium (2007)
- Rufus Wainwright - Milwaukee a Last !!! (2007)
- The Henry Rollins Show (2006)
- Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (2006) as Self
- Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig (2006) as Self
- Heights (2005) as Jeremy
- Kiki and Herb Reloaded (2005) as Self
- Rufus Wainwright - All I Want (2005) as Himself
- The Paul O'Grady Show (2004)
- The Culture Show (2004) as Self
- Sarah Kuttner – Die Show (2004) as self - guest
- The Aviator (2004) as Cocoanut Grove Vocalist #1
- Rufus Wainwright: Live at the FiIlmore (2004) as Himself
- Rufus Wainwright: Live at the FiIlmore (2004) Music
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Lance Loud!: A Death in An American Family (2003) as Self
- Stormy Weather: The Music of Harold Arlen (2002) as Himself
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self - Guest
- The McGarrigle Hour (1999) as self
- Rufus Wainwright: 1998 (1998)
- The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self
- The Return of Tommy Tricker (1994) as "Joy in My Heart" Singer (uncredited)
- The Return of Tommy Tricker (1994) Songs
- Frasier (1993) as Jeremy (voice)
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- One Man Guy (1993) as Self
- Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller (1988) as Singer
- Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller (1988) Songs
- Le Grand spectacle de la Fête nationale à Montréal as Self
- Dinner with the Band as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rufus Wainwright best known for?
Rufus Wainwright is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic (2023), La semaine des 4 Julie (2020), The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014).
When and where was Rufus Wainwright born?
Rufus Wainwright was born on July 22, 1973 in Rhinebeck, New York, USA.
How many credits does Rufus Wainwright have?
Rufus Wainwright has accumulated over 80 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2026.
What is Rufus Wainwright's background in cinema and television?
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.
Rufus Wainwright by the numbers
80credits
57films
23TV series
1988–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Drinking Bird / The Overtones (voice) — aged about 40
- Sarah Kuttner – Die Show (2004) as self - guest — aged about 30
- Frasier (1993) as Jeremy (voice) — aged about 19
- The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self — aged about 21
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest — aged about 19
- Conan (2010) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 36
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