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Paul Simon
Known for Saturday Night Live · The Late Show with Stephen Colbert · The Colbert Report
Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, 1941) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and actor. He reached fame and commercial success as half of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, formed in 1956 with Art Garfunkel.
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- Born
- Oct 13, 1941
- Birthplace
- Newark, New Jersey, USA
- Known For
- Acting
Biography
Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, 1941) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and actor. He reached fame and commercial success as half of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, formed in 1956 with Art Garfunkel.
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Known For
TV
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest · 1975
★ 6.9
★ 6.9
TV
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf · 2015
★ 6.1
★ 6.1
TV
The Colbert Report1 eps · 2005
★ 7.0
★ 7.0
TV
ConanSelf · 2010
★ 7.2
★ 7.2
TV
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf · 2003
★ 5.6
★ 5.6
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf · 1962
★ 7.6
★ 7.6
TV
Great PerformancesSelf · 1971
★ 6.1
★ 6.1
TV
The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest · 1968
★ 6.8
★ 6.8
Filmography
Movies
Simon & Garfunkel - Granada TVSelf
1967
The GraduateMusic
1967The GraduateSongs
1967
Monterey PopSelf - Simon and Garfunkel
1968
Simon and Garfunkel: Songs of AmericaSelf
1969Simon and Garfunkel: Songs of AmericaProducer
1969
ShampooOriginal Music Composer
1975
Annie HallTony Lacey
1977
The Paul Simon SpecialSelf
1977The Paul Simon SpecialWriter
1977
The Rutles: All You Need Is CashSelf - Interviewee
1978
One Trick PonyJonah
1980One Trick PonyOriginal Music Composer
1980One Trick PonyWriter
1980
Paul Simon in ConcertSelf
1981
Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central ParkSelf
1982
Steve Martin Live!Self
1984
Muppet TreasuresSelf
1985
We Are the World: The Story Behind the SongSelf
1985
Paul Simon | Graceland: The African ConcertSelf
1987
Sesame Street: Put Down the DuckieSelf
1988
Saturday Night Live: 15th AnniversarySelf
1989
Mother Goose Rock 'n' RhymeSimple Simon
1990
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!Self (archive footage)
1990
Paul Simon's Concert in the ParkSelf
1991
Paul Simon: Born at the Right TimeSelf
1993SA
Simon and Garfunkel Live at the Shoreline Amphitheatre
1993
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-OSelf
1993
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Self (archive footage)
1994
The World of Jim HensonSelf (archive footage)
1994
Classic Albums: Paul Simon - GracelandSelf
1997Classic Albums: Paul Simon - GracelandCo-Producer
1997AR
A Roll of the Dice: The Capeman on BroadwaySelf
1998
Saturday Night Live: ChristmasDave (archive footage)
1999
On Tiptoe: Gentle Steps to Freedom
2000
Paul Simon: You're The OneSelf - Guitar, Vocals
2000
America: A Tribute to HeroesSelf - Performer
2001
Monterey Pop - The Outtake PerformancesSimon & Garfunkel
2002
The Wild Thornberrys MovieSongs
2002
Lost in TranslationThanks
2003
Simon & Garfunkel - Broadcasting LiveSelf
2003
The Best Of BeatSelf (archive footage)
2003
Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'Self
2003
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the MoviesSelf
2004
Simon & Garfunkel: Old Friends - Live On StageSelf
2004
Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel – Bridge Over Troubled WaterSelf
2005
Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf CoastSelf
2005
Paul Simon and Friends | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular SongSelf
2007TG
Talking GuitarsSelf
2008
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para RecordarSelf (archive footage)
2009
Simon & Garfunkel: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts 2009Self
2009Simon & Garfunkel: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts 2009Music
2009Simon & Garfunkel: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts 2009Musician
2009
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ConcertsSelf
2009
Simon & Garfunkel: Across the AirwavesSelf
2010
The Harmony GameSelf
2011The Harmony GameExecutive Producer
2011
Paul Simon - Live in New York CitySelf
2012
Paul Simon: Under African SkiesSelf
2012
Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's DaySelf (archive footage)
2013
Henry & MeThurman Munson (voice)
2014BB
Biggest Band Break Ups and Make UpsSelf
2015
Mike Nichols: An American MasterSelf
2016
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our LivesSelf
2017
Paul Simon - The Concert in Hyde ParkSelf
2017
Ruben Blades Is Not My NameSelf
2018
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll PresidentSelf
2020
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonySelf (archive footage)
2022
Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul SimonSelf
2022
Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black MambazoSelf
2022
Paul Muldoon: Laoithe is LiriciSelf
2022
Movie Themes at the BBCSelf
2023
Ron Delsener PresentsSelf
2023
An SNL Thanksgiving(archive footage)
2024
In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul SimonSelf
2024
Song to Woody: Greenwich Village, the Folk Revival, and Bob DylanMusic
2024
The Greatest Night in PopSelf (archive footage)
2024
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL MusicSelf
2025
SNL50: The Homecoming ConcertSelf
2025
LorneSelf
2026
Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration ConcertSelf
2026TR
The Road HomeSongs
Television
The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf · 1 eps
1948
The OscarsSelf · 1 eps
1953
Kraft Music HallSelf · 1 eps
1958
The GrammysSelf · 1 eps
1959
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf · 2 eps
1962
The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest · 3 eps
1968
Great PerformancesSelf · 1 eps
1971
Les Rendez-vous du dimancheSelf · 1 eps
1975
Midi PremièreSelf - Simon & Garfunkel (archive footage) · 1 eps
1975
Numéro unSelf (archive footage) · 1 eps
1975
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest · 9 eps
1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Cameo (uncredited) · 2 eps
1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host & Musical Guest · 1 eps
1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host · 3 eps
1975Saturday Night LiveSelf (uncredited) · 6 eps
1975
The Muppet ShowSelf - Special Guest Star · 1 eps
1976
The Kennedy Center HonorsSelf · 1 eps
1978
The South Bank Show1 eps
1978
Solid GoldSelf · 1 eps
1980
Going Live!Self · 1 eps
1987
MTV UnpluggedSelf · 1 eps
1989
Stars 90Self · 1 eps
1990
Later... with Jools Holland2 eps
1992
MillenniumJohn Dryden · 1 eps
1996A
ArthouseSelf · 1 eps
1997
Classic AlbumsSelf · 1 eps
1997
ParkinsonSelf · 1 eps
1998
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf · 2 eps
2003
KulturplatzSelf · 1 eps
2004
ParkinsonSelf - Guest / Performer (archive footage) · 1 eps
2004ParkinsonSelf - Performer · 1 eps
2004
IconoclastsSelf · 1 eps
2005
The Colbert Report1 eps
2005
The Howard Stern InterviewSelf · 1 eps
2006
Late Night with Jimmy FallonSelf · 1 eps
2009
ConanSelf · 1 eps
2010
PortlandiaPaul Simon · 1 eps
2011
Welcome to SwedenPaul Simon · 1 eps
2014
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf · 4 eps
2015The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Musical Guest · 1 eps
2015
Horace and PeteLeon's Friend (uncredited) · 1 eps
2016Horace and PeteOriginal Music Composer
2016
In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul SimonSelf · 2 eps
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