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Rufus

American  
[roo-fuhs] / ˈru fəs /

noun

  1. a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “red-headed.”


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“Paradise” star Sterling K. Brown and “Slow Horses” lead Gary Oldman are joined by “Task” star Mark Ruffalo and “The Diplomat” co-star Rufus Sewell in taking on Wyle for best drama actor.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

Among those scheduled to perform are Beck, Jenny Lewis, Karen O, Rufus Wainwright and Devo, among many more.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Rufus also scares pigeons away from Westminster Abbey and Lord's Cricket Ground, among other sites.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Rufus Sewell, “The Diplomat” “It’s hard to look at Walter Goggins’ noseless ‘Fallout’ character, the Ghoul, without retching, but his compelling performance also makes it hard to turn away.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2026

So I tried to get rid of some of it before dinnertime by telling Rufus and Lulu about my Out Loud Reading Adventure.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

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