Rufus Wainwright
| Born | July 22, 1973 |
| Hometown | Rhinebeck, New York, U.S. |
| Net worth | $8 million |
| Height | 5'11" (1.80m) |
| Spouse | Jörn Weisbrodt |
| Children | Viva Katherine Wainwright Cohen |
| Parents | Kate McGarrigle, Loudon Wainwright III |
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