About
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
Ally McBealSeries • 1997
Person of InterestSeries • 2011
M*A*S*HSeries • 1972
Parks and RecreationSeries • 2009
According to JimSeries • 2001
Grounded for LifeSeries • 2001
Soldier SoldierSeries • 1991
The AviatorMovie • 2004
The 40 Year-Old VirginMovie • 2005
Carol & the End of the WorldSeries • 2023
Big FishMovie • 2003
Knocked UpMovie • 2007
The Old Grey Whistle TestSeries • 1971
MosaicSeries • 2018
UndeclaredSeries • 2001
G-ForceMovie • 2009
ElizabethtownMovie • 2005
28 DaysMovie • 2000
True StoryMovie • 2015
For Your ConsiderationMovie • 2006
JacknifeMovie • 1989
Sleepwalk with MeMovie • 2012