Loudon Wainwright III

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.4015

Gender

Male

Birthday

05-Sep-1946

Age

(80 years old)

Place of Birth

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Also Known As
  • Loudon Snowden Wainwright III
  • Loudon Wainwright

Loudon Wainwright III

Biography

Loudon Snowden Wainwright III (born September 5, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter and occasional actor. He has released twenty-six studio albums, four live albums, and six compilations. Some of his best-known songs include "The Swimming Song", "Motel Blues", "The Man Who Couldn't Cry", "Dead Skunk", and "Lullaby". In 2007, he collaborated with musician Joe Henry to create the soundtrack for Judd Apatow's film Knocked Up. In addition to music, he has acted in small roles in at least eighteen television programs and feature films, including three episodes in the third season of the series M*A*S*H.


Credits

One Man Guy One Man Guy (1993) Character: Self
One hour documentary about American singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright. Loudon's being followed on a tour, traveling from the American West-coast to the East-coast. He performs, talks about his career and meets old friends, and some of his kids. In New York, Loudon plays the piano with son Rufus Wainwright. In Montreal we meet with his ex wife Kate McGarrigle, and daughter Martha.
The T.V. Show The T.V. Show (1979) Character: N/A
A pilot for a sketch show. Features Spinal Tap among other comic performers.
The McGarrigle Hour The McGarrigle Hour (1999) Character: self
This live performance featuring Kate and Anna McGarrigle with their family and friends, captures the unique spirit of American song from Cole Porter to the Appalachians.
No Pay, Nudity No Pay, Nudity (2016) Character: Brian Grant
Aging actor Lester Rosenthal (Gabriel Byrne), who has lost his way with his career, with his family, and with his friends (Nathan Lane, Frances Conroy, & Boyd Gaines) finds out that the way out is through.
Pleased to Meet Me Pleased to Meet Me (2013) Character: Eric
Rocker Pete Jones is in trouble. He’s solo in his personal and professional life and he can’t seem to finish his long-awaited album. Threatened with bankruptcy and a lawsuit from his label, Pete turns to his lost love and former producer-turned-radio-reporter Laura Klein for help. Together, they form an eclectic group of musicians who have never met to create a band, for one day and one day only.
The 40 Year Old Virgin The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) Character: Priest
Andy Stitzer has a pleasant life with a nice apartment and a job stamping invoices at an electronics store. But at age 40, there's one thing Andy hasn't done, and it's really bothering his sex-obsessed male co-workers: Andy is still a virgin. Determined to help Andy get laid, the guys make it their mission to de-virginize him. But it all seems hopeless until Andy meets small business owner Trish, a single mom.
The Aviator The Aviator (2004) Character: Cocoanut Grove Vocalist #2
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.
True Story True Story (2015) Character: Older Man
A drama centered on the relationship between journalist Michael Finkel and Christian Longo, an FBI Most Wanted List murderer who for years lived outside the U.S. under Finkel's name.
Knocked Up Knocked Up (2007) Character: Dr. Howard
A slacker and a career-driven woman accidentally conceive a child after a one-night stand. As they try to make the relationship work, they must navigate the challenges of parenthood and their differences in lifestyle and maturity.
Jacknife Jacknife (1989) Character: Ferretti
A conflict develops between a troubled Vietnam veteran and the sister he lives with when she becomes involved romantically with the army buddy who reminds him of the tragic battle they both survived.
Big Fish Big Fish (2003) Character: Beamen
Throughout his life Edward Bloom has always been a man of big appetites, enormous passions and tall tales. In his later years, he remains a huge mystery to his son, William. Now, to get to know the real man, Will begins piecing together a true picture of his father from flashbacks of his amazing adventures.
Elizabethtown Elizabethtown (2005) Character: Uncle Dale
Drew Baylor is fired after causing his shoe company to lose hundreds of millions of dollars. To make matters worse, he's also dumped by his girlfriend. On the verge of ending it all, Drew gets a new lease on life when he returns to his family's small Kentucky hometown after his father dies. Along the way, he meets a flight attendant with whom he falls in love.
Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin (2018) Character: N/A
Grammy-winning singer Loudon Wainwright III reflects upon his unique relationship with his father in an evening of original songs and heartfelt stories.
28 Days 28 Days (2000) Character: Guitar Guy
After getting into a car accident while drunk on the day of her sister's wedding, Gwen Cummings is given a choice between prison or a rehab center. She chooses rehab, but is extremely resistant to taking part in any of the treatment programs they have to offer, refusing to admit that she has an alcohol addiction.
We Only Know So Much We Only Know So Much (2018) Character: Theodore Copeland
A married woman has an affair with a suicidal lover while caring for her husband's sick relatives.
The Slugger's Wife The Slugger's Wife (1985) Character: Gary
Darryl Palmer is a major league baseball player who meets and pursues an attractive singer. After some setbacks, the two are married and sent on an emotional journey that sees his career take off, while hers doesn't. She can't escape unhappiness when she gives up her dreams to support her husband. With a separation on the horizon, Darryl must choose between his big-league life and his one true love.
I Had a Dream I Had a Dream (2016) Character: N/A
Hear Loudon Wainwright imagine Donald Trump ‘s terrifying presidency in his latest song, “I Had a Dream.”
G-Force G-Force (2009) Character: Grandpa Goodman
A team of trained secret agent animals, guinea pigs Darwin, Hurley, Juarez, Blaster, mole Speckles, and fly Mooch takes on a mission for the US government to stop evil Leonard Saber, who plans to destroy the world with household appliances. But the government shuts them down and they are sentenced to a pet shop. Can they escape to defeat the villain and save the world?
Sleepwalk with Me Sleepwalk with Me (2012) Character: Uncle Max
A burgeoning stand-up comedian struggles with the stress of a stalled career, a stale relationship, and the wild spurts of severe sleepwalking he is desperate to ignore.
For Your Consideration For Your Consideration (2006) Character: Nominee Ben Connelly
The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star generates awards buzz.
Certainty Certainty (2011) Character: Tom
In the big city, a loving young couple Deb and Dom planning to get ready to marry seek guidance from the Catholic Church, which only brings out the true life problems they may encounter with each other and their friends. A sobering real life scenario on how religion can affect couples future together.



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