Rufus Wainwright

American-Canadian singer-songwriter and composer
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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 (6,927 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].

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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[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1821[30], headquartered in Montreal[31]; F.A.C.E. School[18], a high school[32], in Canada[33]; Interlochen Center for the Arts[19], a boarding school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1928[36]; and Millbrook School[20], a boarding school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1931[39].

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[40], an album[41].

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 (6,927 views/month, #5,741 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Entities named for him include he[40], an album[41].

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].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [26] . contactmusic.net. contactmusic.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [23] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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