Rufus Wainwright - Actor Profile

Rufus Wainwright

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
41Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 22, 1973
Birth Place: Rhinebeck, New York, USA

About Rufus Wainwright

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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rufus Wainwright reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 41 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Rufus Wainwright's filmography leans towards the Music genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rufus Wainwright remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Imagine… Pet Shop Boys: Then and Now, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Rufus Wainwright Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rufus Wainwright's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rufus Wainwright.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 It's Dorothy! Self Flop Similar →
2024 Imagine… Pet Shop Boys: Then and Now Self - Interviewee Super Hit Similar →
2024 Rufus Wainwright: Dream Requiem Featuring Meryl Streep - Flop Similar →
2023 Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic Self - Performer Super Hit Similar →
2023 Il était une fois... les Contes pour tous Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2023 Miley Cyrus - Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions) Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 George Michael: Portrait of an Artist Self Hit Similar →
2021 Canadian Hits at the BBC Self Flop Similar →
2021 The Runaway Bunny Singer Hit Similar →
2020 Rufus Wainwright - Austin City Limits self Flop Similar →
2020 Rufus Wainwright: Unfollow the Rules Himself Hit Similar →
2019 Boléro, le refrain du monde Self Flop Similar →
2019 Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Heart: Live in Atlantic City Self Flop Similar →
2019 Bolero: A Global Hit Self Flop Similar →
2016 Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 Shakespeare Live! From the RSC Self - Performer Hit Similar →
2014 Rufus Wainwright - Live from the Artists Den - Flop Similar →
2013 Robbie Williams - One Night At the Palladium Self Average Similar →
2013 Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigle Himself Flop Similar →
2012 Rufus Wainwright - Montreux 2012 - Flop Similar →
2011 Silver Bullets - Flop Similar →
2010 Making Eyes - Flop Similar →
2008 A Not So Silent Night Self Flop Similar →
2007 Rufus! Rufus! Rufus! Does Judy! Judy! Judy! Live from the London Palladium - Flop Similar →
2007 Days of Darkness Le jeune prince / Le prince chantant Average Similar →
2007 Rufus Wainwright - Milwaukee a Last !!! - Flop Similar →
2006 Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man Self Average Similar →
2006 Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig Self Hit Similar →
2005 Heights Jeremy Average Similar →
2005 Rufus Wainwright - All I Want Himself Flop Similar →
2005 Kiki and Herb Reloaded Self Flop Similar →
2004 The Aviator Cocoanut Grove Vocalist #1 Hit Similar →
2004 Rufus Wainwright: Live at the FiIlmore Himself Flop Similar →
2003 Lance Loud!: A Death in An American Family Self Flop Similar →
2002 Stormy Weather: The Music of Harold Arlen Himself Flop Similar →
1999 The McGarrigle Hour self Flop Similar →
1994 The Return of Tommy Tricker "Joy in My Heart" Singer (uncredited) Average Similar →
1993 One Man Guy Self Flop Similar →
1988 Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller Singer Average Similar →

Rufus Wainwright - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rufus Wainwright?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rufus Wainwright is "Imagine… Pet Shop Boys: Then and Now" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Rufus Wainwright acted in?

Rufus Wainwright has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Rufus Wainwright?

Other notable films include "Miley Cyrus - Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions)", "Tony Bennett Celebrates 90", and "Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic".