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Biography Since the start of his music career, Dwight Yoakam has proven he's more than just another guy with a guitar and a hat. He has risen from hot country star to being one of country music's biggest influences. While doing that, he has also become a critically acclaimed actor. Dwight Yoakam was born in the coal mining community of Pikeville...
| Talent Agent: |
William Morris Endeavor (WME) Entertainment - Elyse Scherz
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| Profession: |
Soundtrack / Actor / Composer |
| Born: |
23 October 1956, Pikeville, Kentucky, USA (age 53) |
| Birth Name: |
Dwight David Yoakam |
| Height: |
6' (1.83 m) |
| Awards: |
1 win & 1 nomination |
| Credited Years: |
1986 - 2010 |
Trademarks
Real Life Quotes
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I got a little bashed up, but thanks to David [Fincher] it was well worth it. I burst a bursa sac on my elbow and cracked ribs and (suffered) hyper-extended thumbs. [On his injuries while filming Panic Room] |
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I save a lot of things, but I weed through them from time to time. I like to think of myself as an orderly pack-rat. |
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I've been to Graceland twice - Priscilla & Sam Phillips gave me a personal tour. |
Trivia
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Born at 2:41AM-EST. |
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Dated Bridget Fonda. [1999-2001] |
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On June 5, 2003, he received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was honored for his recording career. His star is located at 7021 Hollywood Blvd. |
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While on location in Texas shooting the film, The Newton Boys he wrote the songs he used for the album "A Long Way Home". |
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Johnny Cash called Yoakam his favorite modern country artist. |
Other Works
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Besides Acting, he is a successful country music singer |
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Album - 2000 - dwightyoakamacoustic.net |
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Album - 2000 - Tomorrow's Sounds Today |
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Album - 1999 - Last Chance For A Thousand Years (Greatest Hits) |
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Album - 1998 - A Long Way Home |
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