Paul Simon biography
Paul Simon is an American singer-songwriter (born 1941), born on 13 October 1941 in Newark.
Paul Simon's screen career began in 1967 with The Graduate, playing , N/a.
Paul Simon has appeared in 10 films and 9 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives (2017), Henry & Me (2014), The Great Buck Howard (2008).
Paul Simon is best known for There Goes Rhymin' Simon, Still Crazy After All These Years, Graceland.
Honours include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Polar Music Prize and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.
- Also known as
- Paul Frederic Simon, Jerry, Jerry Landis, Paul Kane
- Born
- 13 October 1941 (age 85)
- Birthplace
- Newark
- Work
- Singer, Songwriter, Record producer, Singer-songwriter, Composer
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1956 to present
- Known for
- There Goes Rhymin' Simon, Still Crazy After All These Years, Graceland
- Awards
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Polar Music Prize
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special
- MusiCares Person of the Year
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Kennedy Center Honors
Paul Simon filmography
10 films and 9 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives | English | ||
| 2014 | Henry & Me | Thurman Munson | Voice; Animated film | |
| 2008 | The Great Buck Howard | Grateful Old Performer | Actor | |
| 2002 | The Wild Thornberrys Movie | , N/a | Wrote and Performed: "Father and Daughter" | |
| 1996 | Mother | , N/a | Mrs. Robinson , Movie Theme Song | |
| 1985 | The Statue of Liberty | , N/a | ||
| 1980 | One-Trick Pony | Jonah Levin | ||
| 1977 | Annie Hall | Tony Lacey | Acting debut | |
| 1975 | Shampoo | , N/a | ||
| 1967 | The Graduate | , N/a | With Art Garfunkel |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special | , N/a | Performed: "Homeward Bound" | |
| 2023 | In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon | , N/a | Documentary | |
| 2016 | Horace and Pete | Customer | Composed show's opening theme music | |
| 2015 | Welcome To Sweden | , N/a | Episode: "American Club" | |
| 2015 | Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special | , N/a | Performed: "Still Crazy After All These Years" | |
| 2015 | Portlandia | , N/a | Episode: "You Can Call Me Al" | |
| 2008 | The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg Deluxe Set | , N/a | Documentary | |
| 1999 | Millennium | John Dryden | Episode: "Via Dolorosa" | |
| 1990 | Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme | Simple Simon | Television film |