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Martha Wainwright

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Martha Wainwright at an event for The 35th Annual Juno Awards (2006)
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Martha Wainwright was born on 8 May 1976 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She is an actress and composer, known for Dear John (2010), The Aviator (2004) and The Samaritan (2012). She was previously married to Brad Albetta.
BornMay 8, 1976
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    Known for

    Amanda Seyfried and Channing Tatum in Dear John (2010)
    Dear John
    6.3
    • Soundtrack("Set the Fire to the Third Bar")
    • 2010
    Leonardo DiCaprio in The Aviator (2004)
    The Aviator
    7.5
    • Cocoanut Grove Vocalist #3
    • 2004
    Samuel L. Jackson and Ruth Negga in The Samaritan (2012)
    The Samaritan
    5.6
    • Soundtrack("Bring Back My Heart")
    • 2012
    Gabriel Byrne, Marcia Gay Harden, Laura Linney, Topher Grace, and Paul Rudd in P.S. (2004)
    P.S.
    6.1
    • Soundtrack("These Flowers", "When the Day Is Short")
    • 2004

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    Actress



    • Martha Wainwright in Love Will Be Reborn (2021)
      Love Will Be Reborn
      7.5
      Music Video
      • 2021
    • The Wainwright Sisters: El Condor Pasa
      Music Video
      • Martha Wainwright
      • 2016
    • Frances McDormand in Olive Kitteridge (2014)
      Olive Kitteridge
      8.3
      TV Mini Series
      • Angela O'Meara
      • 2014
    • Snow Patrol Feat. Martha Wainwright: Set the Fire to the Third Bar
      Music Video
      • Martha Wainwright
      • 2006
    • Leonardo DiCaprio in The Aviator (2004)
      The Aviator
      7.5
      • Cocoanut Grove Vocalist #3
      • 2004

    Music Department



    • The Gig Is Up (2021)
      The Gig Is Up
      6.9
      • musician
      • 2021
    • The Shivering Truth (2018)
      The Shivering Truth
      8.0
      TV Series
      • original long lankin vocals (uncredited)
      • 2018
    • Leonard Cohen in Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (2005)
      Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man
      6.8
      • featured performer
      • 2005
    • When the Day Breaks (1999)
      When the Day Breaks
      6.8
      Short
      • singer
      • 1999

    Composer



    • Martha Wainwright in Love Will Be Reborn (2021)
      Love Will Be Reborn
      7.5
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2021
    • Serveuses demandées (2008)
      Serveuses demandées
      5.1
      • Composer
      • 2008
    • Rupture
      Short
      • Composer (music by)
      • 2006

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    Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man
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    Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
    • Born
      • May 8, 1976
      • Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    • Spouse
      • Brad AlbettaSeptember 15, 2007 - 2018 (divorced, 2 children)
    • Parents
        Loudon Wainwright III
    • Relatives
        Rufus Wainwright(Sibling)
    • Other works
      CD: "Martha Wainwright", 2005 (Zoe)
    • Publicity listings
      • 4 Interviews
      • 8 Articles

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Dedicated her 2005 song "Bloody Mother Fucking Asshole" to her father, Loudon Wainwright III.

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    • How old is Martha Wainwright?
      49 years old
    • When was Martha Wainwright born?
      May 8, 1976
    • Where was Martha Wainwright born?
      Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    • How tall is Martha Wainwright?
      5 feet 8 inches, or 1.73 meters
    • What is Martha Wainwright known for?
      The Aviator, P.S., Dear John, and The Samaritan

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