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.
Awards & recognition
- Polar Music Prize · 2012
- Gershwin Prize · 2007
- MusiCares Person of the Year · 2001
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 2001
- Johnny Mercer Award · 1998
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- CASBY Award
- Ellis Island Medal of Honor
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Kennedy Center Honors
- Primetime Emmy Award
- Academy Award — Best Original Song · 2003 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1998 · nominated
Filmography37 titles
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
The Muppet Show
The Greatest Night in Pop
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Classic Albums
Annie Hall
The Graduate
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Iconoclasts
In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon
Lost in Translation
Monterey Pop
Paul Simon - The Concert in Hyde Park
Lorne
Conan
Under African Skies
MTV Unplugged
Paul Simon's Concert in the Park
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President
Portlandia
The Colbert Report
Saturday Night Live
The Dick Cavett Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
Ruben Blades Is Not My Name
The Wild Thornberrys
Paul Simon and Friends | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Welcome to Sweden
Great Performances
Shampoo
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Henry & Me
Ron Delsener Presents
In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon