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Loudon Wainwright III

Sep 05, 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

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M*A*S*H
Capt. Calvin Spalding
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The Old Grey Whistle Test
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Parks and Recreation
Barry
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Austin City Limits
Self
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According to Jim
Minister
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Person of Interest
Sheriff Landry
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Grounded for Life
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Ally McBeal
Jerome Trouper
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The 40 Year Old Virgin
Priest
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Soldier Soldier
Norman

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