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Dwight David Yoakam (born October 23, 1956) is an American singer-songwriter, actor and film director, most famous for his pioneering country music. Popular since the early 1980s, he has recorded more than twenty-one albums and compilations, has charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and sold more than 25 million records.
Known For
Logan Lucky
(2017)
Warden Burns
Crank
(2006)
Doc Miles
Panic Room
(2002)
Raoul
Crank: High Voltage
(2009)
Doc Miles
Wedding Crashers
(2005)
Mr. Kroeger
90 Minutes in Heaven
(2015)
Lawyer Beaumont
Four Christmases
(2008)
Pastor Phil
Cry Macho
(2021)
Howard Polk
Hollywood Homicide
(2003)
Leroy Wasley
Bandidas
(2006)
Tyler Jackson
Sling Blade
(1996)
Doyle Hargraves
When Trumpets Fade
(1998)
Lt. Colonel
Red Rock West
(1993)
Truck Driver
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
(2005)
Sheriff Frank Belmont
Dirty Girl
(2010)
Joseph
The Newton Boys
(1998)
Brentwood Glasscock
Full Filmography
Acting
Harley-Davidson: The American Motorcycle
(1993)
Red Rock West
(1993)
Truck Driver
Roswell
(1994)
Mac Brazel
Dwight Yoakam - Pieces of Time
(1994)
artist
Don't Look Back
(1996)
Skipper
The Little Death
(1996)
Bobby Lomax
Sling Blade
(1996)
Doyle Hargraves
Painted Hero
(1997)
Virgil Kidder
When Trumpets Fade
(1998)
Lt. Colonel
The Newton Boys
(1998)
Brentwood Glasscock
The Minus Man
(1999)
Blair
South of Heaven, West of Hell
(2000)
Valentine Casey
Panic Room
(2002)
Raoul
Warren Zevon: Keep Me in Your Heart
(2003)
Self
Hollywood Homicide
(2003)
Leroy Wasley
Three Way
(2004)
Herbert Claremont / Clarkson
Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons
(2004)
Himself
Shooting 'Panic Room'
(2004)
Self
Return to Sin City: A Tribute to Gram Parsons
(2004)
Self (vocals, acoustic guitar)
Wedding Crashers
(2005)
Mr. Kroeger
Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood
(2005)
Self
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
(2005)
Sheriff Frank Belmont
Dwight Yoakam: Live from Austin TX
(2005)
Himself
Dwight Yoakam - Live from Austin TX
(2005)
himself
Time Life Presents Country Legends Live, Vol. 4
(2005)
Self
Crank
(2006)
Doc Miles
Bandidas
(2006)
Tyler Jackson
Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights - Hollywood to the Heartland
(2006)
Self
Buck Owens: Live From Austin, TX
(2007)
special guest
Dwight Yoakam: The Grand Tour
(2008)
lead vocals, acoustic guitar
Four Christmases
(2008)
Pastor Phil
Crank: High Voltage
(2009)
Doc Miles
2:13
(2009)
S&M Shop Owner
Dirty Girl
(2010)
Joseph
The Last Rites of Ransom Pride
(2010)
Reverend Early Pride
Bloodworth
(2010)
Boyd Bloodworth
Pay Up Cheaters: The Story of the Beat Farmers
(2012)
Self
90 Minutes in Heaven
(2015)
Lawyer Beaumont
Along for the Ride
(2016)
Self
Logan Lucky
(2017)
Warden Burns
Boomtown
(2017)
John Turner Sr.
The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash
(2019)
Self
Cry Macho
(2021)
Howard Polk
Dwight Yoakam: Live at Stagecoach
(2024)
Sound
Directing
Writing
Production