Loudon Wainwright III

    Loudon Wainwright III

    September 5, 1946 (78 years old) in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

    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.

    Known For

    The Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
    Parks and RecreationParks and Recreation
    Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live
    Person of InterestPerson of Interest
    M*A*S*HM*A*S*H

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