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 eightee...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin
2018
Grammy-winning singer Loudon Wainwright III reflects upon his unique relationship with his father in an evening of original songs and heartfelt storie...
Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin
2018
Writer, Music
Grammy-winning singer Loudon Wainwright III reflects upon his unique relationship with his father in an evening of original songs and heartfelt storie...
We Only Know So Much
2018
as Theodore Copeland
A married woman has an affair with a suicidal lover while caring for her husband's sick relatives.
No Pay, Nudity
2016
as 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...
I Had a Dream
2016
Hear Loudon Wainwright imagine Donald Trump ‘s terrifying presidency in his latest song, “I Had a Dream.”
I Had a Dream
2016
Music Producer, Musician
Hear Loudon Wainwright imagine Donald Trump ‘s terrifying presidency in his latest song, “I Had a Dream.”
True Story
2015
as 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 outsi...
Pleased to Meet Me
2013
as 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 b...
Sleepwalk with Me
2012
as 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 d...
Certainty
2011
as 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 tr...
G-Force
2009
as 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 govern...
Knocked Up
2007
as 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 naviga...
Knocked Up
2007
Original Music Composer
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 naviga...
For Your Consideration
2006
as 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 ...
Elizabethtown
2005
as 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...
The 40 Year Old Virgin
2005
as 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...
The Aviator
2004
as 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 ...
Big Fish
2003
as 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 myste...
28 Days
2000
as 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. Sh...
Jacknife
1989
as 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 rem...
The Slugger's Wife
1985
as 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 em...
Diary of a Young Comic
1979
Music
A time capsule of the L.A. comedy scene in the 1970s, "Diary of a Young Comic" casts Richard Lewis as a fictionalized version of himself - a young New...