Dwight Yoakam

Dwight Yoakam as Blair in The Minus Man

Biography

Born 10/23/1956

A singer who fused honky-tonk with rock and roll, Dwight Yoakam, with his trademark white cowboy hat, emerged during the late 1980s as one of the more respected country artists. In the early 90s, he began branching out into acting at which he has proven equally adept.

Born in Kentucky in 1956...
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Awards

  • In 1999, received Grammy for Country Collaboration with Vocals
  • In 1993, received Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male

Highlights

  • In 2003, Appeared in a small role in the action-comedy "Hollywood Homicide"
  • In 2002, Played one of a trio menacing a woman and a child while searching for missing money in "Panic Room"
  • In 2002, Served as a producer on the road picture-comedy "Waking Up in Reno", featuring Billy Bob Thornton

Family & Companions

  • Bridget Fonda: dating as of late fall 1998
  • Karen Duffy: no longer together
  • Sharon Stone: Stone referred to Yoakam as a "dirt sandwich" after their breakup

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