Born: 22 July 1973, Rhinebeck, New York, USA.
Singer, songwriter, and all-round musician. Often known for his lush, theatrical pop, which harks back to the traditions of Tin Pan Alley, cabaret and even opera. The latter of which he is well known to have a keen knowledge of.
Born to folk music luminaries
Loudon Wainwright III and
Kate McGarrigle, his sister is popular singer, songwriter, musician
Martha Wainwright. He was raised in Canada, and has both US and Canadian citizenship.