Rufus Wainwright

Rufus Wainwright

Born: July 22, 1973
in Rhinebeck, New York, USA
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.

Movies for Rufus Wainwright...

Imagine… Pet Shop Boys: Then and Now
Title: Imagine… Pet Shop Boys: Then and Now
Character: Interviewee
Released: April 16, 2024
Type: Movie
Featuring exclusive access to their recent tour and their new album, this documentary reveals the fascinating world of Pet Shop Boys, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe.
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Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
Title: Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
Character: Self - Performer
Released: December 21, 2023
Type: Movie
CBS presents DICK VAN DYKE 98 YEARS OF MAGIC, an unforgettable special celebrating the legendary career of the iconic entertainer for his 98th birthday.
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Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song
Title: Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song
Character: Self
Released: July 1, 2022
Type: Movie
This feature-length documentary explores the life of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, Hallelujah.
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Rufus Wainwright at Glastonbury 2022
Title: Rufus Wainwright at Glastonbury 2022
Released: June 24, 2022
Type: Movie
Heartfelt, introspective lyrics and moving melodies from the prolific singer-songwriter.
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Canadian Hits at the BBC
Title: Canadian Hits at the BBC
Character: Self
Released: July 21, 2021
Type: Movie
It’s time to Canuck n’ Roll as we celebrate Canada Day with a trip through the best of the BBC’s music archives, exploring some of that great nation’s finest music stars.
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The Runaway Bunny
Title: The Runaway Bunny
Character: Singer
Released: March 25, 2021
Type: Movie
Featuring a restless little bunny who dreams of leaving home, the film is an exploration of love and childhood. Woven throughout the story are songs that accompany the bunny on his imaginary, magical adventures into the world and back home to the comfort of his mother's love.
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Rufus Wainwright - Austin City Limits
Title: Rufus Wainwright - Austin City Limits
Character: self
Released: October 24, 2020
Type: Movie
Rufus Wainwright live at Austin City Limits, 2020 setlist: Trouble In Paradise, Damsel In Distress, Unfollow The Rules, You Ain’t Big, Peaceful Afternoon, Only the People That Love, My Little You, Early Morning Madness, Devils And Angels (Hatred), Alone Time, Going To A Town
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Rufus Wainwright: Unfollow the Rules
Title: Rufus Wainwright: Unfollow the Rules
Character: Himself
Released: October 14, 2020
Type: Movie
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Title: Royalties
Character: Jacob Jewel
Released: June 1, 2020
Type: TV
A satirical take on the oft-untold story of songwriters behind the world’s biggest hits. The ragtag songwriting duo of Sara and Pierce navigate the strange and hilarious challenges of creating a truly great song, week after week.
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Title: Visible: Out On Television
Character: Self
Released: February 14, 2020
Type: TV
Explore the history of the LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV in this five-part docuseries. Combining archival footage with new interviews, it looks at homophobia, invisibility, the evolution of LGBTQ characters, and coming out in the TV industry.
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Title: La semaine des 4 Julie
Character: Self
Released: January 6, 2020
Type: TV
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Title: Bonsoir bonsoir!
Character: Self
Released: April 1, 2019
Type: TV
Each day, Jean-Philippe Wauthier welcomes guests on the show in warm, friendly setting. His interviews focus on their newsworthy achievements but also, and most importantly, on their passions, interests and opinions.
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Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration
Title: Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration
Character: Self
Released: February 7, 2019
Type: Movie
Filmed over two nights at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration brings together a big-name lineup of performers to pay tribute to the legendary singer-songwriter. Seal, James Taylor, Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Kris Kristofferson, Graham Nash and more perform songs from Mitchell’s extensive catalog of 19 studio albums. The celebration culminates with all of the stars performing Big Yellow Taxi and presenting a birthday cake to Joni on stage.
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Bolero: A Global Hit
Title: Bolero: A Global Hit
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2019
Type: Movie
Bolero is played every 15 minutes in the world. This film tries to answer how this famous melody inspired and influenced the world pop-culture? It explores the complexity and the richness of a piece so simple in appearance: the emotions it triggers, vertigo it creates, the words it inspires.
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Tony Bennett Celebrates 90
Title: Tony Bennett Celebrates 90
Character: Self
Released: December 20, 2016
Type: Movie
19-time Grammy Award-winner Tony Bennett's 90th birthday is celebrated by a host of celebrities in this two-hour music special held at Radio City Music Hall, New York City, with musical performances by Bennett, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Lady Gaga, Billy Joel, Elton John, Diana Krall, k.d. lang, Leslie Odom Jr., Rufus Wainwright and Stevie Wonder.
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Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
Title: Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
Character: Self - Performer
Released: April 23, 2016
Type: Movie
From the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, David Tennant, Catherine Tate and guests mark the life of William Shakespeare on the 400th anniversary of the playwright's death.
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Title: BoJack Horseman
Character: Drinking Bird / The Overtones (voice)
Released: August 22, 2014
Type: TV
Meet the most beloved sitcom horse of the 90s - 20 years later. BoJack Horseman was the star of the hit TV show "Horsin' Around," but today he's washed up, living in Hollywood, complaining about everything, and wearing colorful sweaters.
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Rufus Wainwright - Live from the Artists Den
Title: Rufus Wainwright - Live from the Artists Den
Released: March 3, 2014
Type: Movie
Recorded on May 17, 2012 at the magnificent Church of the Ascension, on Manhattan's lower Fifth Avenue for PBS's (((Artists Den)), this amazing show is now available in all its glory to watch again and again on Blu-Ray. The 16 song, 69-minute 'Live from the Artists Den' concert includes five songs that were not included in the broadcast, plus an additional 50 minutes of behind-the-scenes bonus material. This bonus materials includes an exclusive, extended interview with Wainwright, an additional interview with the Church of Ascension's rector, Father Andrew, 'Inside the Den', a behind-the-scenes look at the concert shoot and location, and a 'Night in Pictures' slideshow.
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Title: Late Night with Seth Meyers
Character: Self
Released: February 25, 2014
Type: TV
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
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Title: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Character: Self
Released: February 17, 2014
Type: TV
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
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Robbie Williams: One Night at the Palladium
Title: Robbie Williams: One Night at the Palladium
Released: December 6, 2013
Type: Movie
Robbie Williams takes over the London Palladium for an evening of swing classics and new songs. Special guests joining Robbie and his big band on stage are Lily Allen, Rufus Wainwright and Muppets Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog, and grumpy old men Statler and Waldorf.
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Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigle
Title: Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigle
Character: Himself
Released: June 26, 2013
Type: Movie
A Documentary feature film directed by Lian Lunson celebrating the late Kate McGarrigle.
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Rufus Wainwright - Montreux 2012
Title: Rufus Wainwright - Montreux 2012
Released: January 1, 2012
Type: Movie
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Title: Conan
Character: Self - Musical Guest
Released: November 8, 2010
Type: TV
A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.
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Making Eyes
Title: Making Eyes
Released: March 30, 2010
Type: Movie
A cinematic backdrop, created by Douglas Gordon, for Rufus Wainwright, in which the singer's eyes are filmed in slow motion and overlapped. The film is shown here accompanied by Wainwright's Sonnet 10 - but the film was also shown as a video backdrop during the singer's live concerts.
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Title: Live From the Artists Den
Character: Self
Released: February 1, 2009
Type: TV
A concert showcase that features music artists performing in unique settings, such as museums, temples and synagogues. The series also features interview segments with the artists.
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A Not So Silent Night
Title: A Not So Silent Night
Character: Self
Released: December 24, 2008
Type: Movie
Recorded in 2008, direct from the Knitting Factory stage in downtown Manhattan. This The McGarrigle Christmas Hour features Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Rufus & Martha Wainwright, Emmylou Harris, Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson among others.
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Rufus! Rufus! Rufus! Does Judy! Judy! Judy!
Title: Rufus! Rufus! Rufus! Does Judy! Judy! Judy!
Released: December 3, 2007
Type: Movie
A live recording from Rufus Wainwright's sold-out February 25, 2007 tribute concert at the London Palladium to the legendary American actress and singer Judy Garland. The tribute concert features the same songs from Garland's well-known 1961 album, Judy at Carnegie Hall.
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Days of Darkness
Title: Days of Darkness
Character: Le jeune prince / Le prince chantant
Released: September 26, 2007
Type: Movie
Jean-Marc is a man without qualities living in times that are out of joint. His wife and children ignore him; he's a mid-level government functionary in Montreal doing his job without care. He has an active imagination of sexual conquest, but his only real feelings come when he visits his aged mother, whose health is failing. When his wife leaves abruptly to work in Toronto, Jean-Marc sets out to reorder things with his daughters, his social life, and at work. In a world that at best is a farce, does he stand a chance?
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Rufus Wainwright - Milwaukee a Last !!!
Title: Rufus Wainwright - Milwaukee a Last !!!
Released: August 2, 2007
Type: Movie
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Title: The Graham Norton Show
Character: Self
Released: February 22, 2007
Type: TV
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.
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Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man
Title: Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man
Character: Self
Released: November 24, 2006
Type: Movie
Poet, singer / songwriter and ladies man Leonard Cohen is interviewed in his home about his life and times. The interview is interspersed with archive photos and exuberant praise and live perfomances from an eclectic mix of musicians, including: Jarvis Cocker, Rufus & Martha Wainwright, Teddy Thompson, Anohni, The Handsome Family and U2's Bono and The Edge.
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Title: The Henry Rollins Show
Released: April 1, 2006
Type: TV
The Henry Rollins Show was a weekly talk show hosted by Henry Rollins on the Independent Film Channel. The show featured Rollins' monologues, interviews with celebrities and uncensored musical performances. The show was canceled after the wrap of its second season.
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Heights
Title: Heights
Character: Jeremy
Released: July 15, 2005
Type: Movie
'Heights' follows five characters over 24 hours on a fall day in New York City. Isabel, a photographer, is having second thoughts about her upcoming marriage to Jonathan, a lawyer. On the same day, Isabel's mother Diana learns that her husband has a new lover and begins to re-think her life choices and her open marriage. Diana and Isabel's paths cross with Alec, a young actor, and with Peter, a journalist. As the interrelated stories proceed, the connections between the lives of the five characters begin to reveal themselves and their stories unravel. Isabel, Jonathan, Diana, Alec, and Peter must choose what kind of lives they will lead before the sun comes up on the next day.
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Rufus Wainwright - All I Want
Title: Rufus Wainwright - All I Want
Character: Himself
Released: April 11, 2005
Type: Movie
Fresh from the massive success of Want Two, the multi-talented Rufus Wainwright releases his first ever DVD, All I Want. This fantastic package includes the documentary aired on C4, "All I Want"; an exclusive new track "The Maker Makes"; 5 exclusive live session tracks; plus 4 music videos and live concert footage from the Cambridge Corn Exchange and Central Park. The live songs Rufus performs are "Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk", "Dinner At Eight", "I Don't Know What It Is", "Vibrate", "Rebel Prince" and many more. Commentary also comes from his army of celebrity fans including Elton John, Neil Tennant and Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters.
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Kiki and Herb Reloaded
Title: Kiki and Herb Reloaded
Character: Himself
Released: April 9, 2005
Type: Movie
The outrageous drag-cabaret duo Kiki and Herb share their past, present and future as they tour the UK. A mixture of live performance and celebrity interviews (featuring Rufus Wainwright and the Scissor Sisters) that reflect on Kiki and Herb's musical influences, fans, politics and family.
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The Aviator
Title: The Aviator
Character: Cocoanut Grove Vocalist #1
Released: December 17, 2004
Type: Movie
A biopic depicting the life of filmmaker and aviation pioneer Howard Hughes from 1927 to 1947, during which time he became a successful film producer and an aviation magnate, while simultaneously growing more unstable due to severe obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Rufus Wainwright: Live at the FiIlmore
Title: Rufus Wainwright: Live at the FiIlmore
Character: Himself
Released: November 16, 2004
Type: Movie
"L'Absence" – 4:00 "14th Street" – 4:33 "Harvester of Hearts" – 2:41 "Natasha" – 3:24 "The Art Teacher" – 3:34 "Hallelujah" – 4:22 "Matinee Idol" – 2:58 "Vibrate" – 3:17 "Gay Messiah" – 4:17 "Want" – 5:27 "Greek Song" – 3:52 "Foolish Love" – 5:35 "I Don't Know What It Is" – 5:40 "Dinner at Eight" – 5:00 "Beautiful Child" – 6:28 "Oh What a World" – 4:13 "Liberty Cabbage" – 4:56 "California" – 3:28 "As in Happy" – 3:40
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Title: The Culture Show
Character: Self
Released: November 11, 2004
Type: TV
A weekly BBC Two magazine programme focusing on the best of the week's arts and culture news, covering books, art, film, architecture and more.
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Title: The Paul O'Grady Show
Released: October 11, 2004
Type: TV
The Paul O'Grady Show is a British comedy chat show hosted by Birkenhead-born comedian Paul O'Grady. The format was originally devised by Granada Television and was broadcast on ITV before moving to Channel 4, where the show was produced by Olga TV. The programme is a teatime chat show consisting of a mixture of celebrity guests, comic stunts, musical performances, and occasionally viewer competitions.
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Lance Loud!: A Death in An American Family
Title: Lance Loud!: A Death in An American Family
Character: Self
Released: January 6, 2003
Type: Movie
Eldest son Lance, of the Loud family profiled on PBS in 1973, became the first openly gay man on television and a gay icon for his generation. When Lance entered hospice in 2001 with a terminal HIV and hepatitis C co-infection, he asked original filmmakers Susan and Alan Raymond to film a final episode of the series. Lance reflects upon his days with Andy Warhol, his band The Mumps, a career as a writer and the experience of being the first reality TV star. It is a celebration of life and a cautionary tale.
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Stormy Weather: The Music of Harold Arlen
Title: Stormy Weather: The Music of Harold Arlen
Character: Himself
Released: April 15, 2002
Type: Movie
Some of today's most original recording artists perform the work of famed composer Harold Arlen.
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Title: Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Character: Self - Guest
Released: November 2, 2001
Type: TV
Jonathan Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from both a guest music group and the house band.
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Title: The Frank Skinner Show
Character: Self
Released: September 10, 1995
Type: TV
The Frank Skinner Show was a television chat show hosted by comedian Frank Skinner, which lasted nine series on British television between 1995 and 2005. As well as celebrity interviews, the shows included an initial stand-up routine, various sketches throughout the episode and usually concluded with a comedic song featuring Frank and the guest stars. The Frank Skinner Show became notorious over the years for the unconventional nature of the interviews, including some shocking revelations from the guests. The programme ended in 2005 after nine series. It was screened on BBC One from its first episode on 10 September 1995 until 3 June 1999. In 2000, the show moved to ITV. The programme was nominated for a Royal Television Society Award in 2001.
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Title: Frasier
Character: Jeremy (voice)
Released: September 16, 1993
Type: TV
After many years spent at the “Cheers” bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle to work as a radio psychiatrist after his policeman father gets shot in the hip on duty.
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Title: Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 13, 1993
Type: TV
Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that aired 2,725 episodes on NBC between 1993 and 2009. The show featured varied comedic material, celebrity interviews, and musical and comedy performances. The second incarnation of NBC's Late Night franchise, O'Brien's debuted in 1993 after David Letterman, who hosted the first incarnation of Late Night, moved to CBS to host Late Show opposite The Tonight Show. In 2004, as part of a deal to secure a new contract, NBC announced that O'Brien would leave Late Night in 2009 to succeed Jay Leno as the host of The Tonight Show. Jimmy Fallon began hosting his version of Late Night on March 2, 2009.
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Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller
Title: Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller
Character: Singer
Released: December 8, 1988
Type: Movie
When the joker Tommy Tricker plays some practical jokes on some of his friends, his best friend Ralph, a stamp collector, discovers the secret of "stamp travel" to make him travel around the world on a stamp to bring back the mysterious Charles Merriweather, who never returned on a stamp for 75 years.
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Title: Le Grand spectacle de la Fête nationale à Montréal
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: TV