Paul Simon

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.

Known for

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

September 8, 2015

The Colbert Report

October 17, 2005

Acting roles

Year	Movie / TV show / Other	Role
2024	The Greatest Night in Pop	Self (archive footage)
2024	In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon	Self
2024	In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon	Self
2023	Movie Themes at the BBC	Self
2023	Ron Delsener Presents	Self
2022	2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony	Self (archive footage)
2022	Music Is My Life - Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo	Self
2022	Paul Muldoon: Laoithe is Lirici	Self
2022	Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon	Self
2020	Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President	Self
2018	Ruben Blades Is Not My Name	Self
2017	Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives	Self
2017	Axé: Music of a People	Self (archive footage)
2017	Paul Simon - The Concert in Hyde Park	Self
2016	Horace and Pete	Leon's Friend (uncredited)
2016	Mike Nichols: An American Master	Self
2015	The Late Show with Stephen Colbert	Self
2015	Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special	Self
2015	Biggest Band Break Ups and Make Ups	Self
2014	Welcome to Sweden	Paul Simon
2014	Henry & Me	Thurmon Munson (voice)
2013	Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day	Self (archive footage)
2012	Paul Simon: Under African Skies	Self
2012	Paul Simon - Live in New York City	Self
2011	Portlandia	Paul Simon
2011	The Harmony Game	Self
2010	Conan	Self
2010	Simon & Garfunkel: Across the Airwaves	Self
2009	Late Night with Jimmy Fallon	Self
2009	The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts	Self
2008	Talking Guitars	Self
2007	Paul Simon and Friends: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song	Self
2006	The Howard Stern Interview (2006)	Self
2005	The Colbert Report
2005	Simon And Garfunkel - Live At Madison Square Garden	Self - Voice
2005	Iconoclasts	Self
2005	A Concert for Hurricane Relief	Self
2005	Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel ‎– Bridge Over Troubled Water	Self
2004	Simon & Garfunkel: Old Friends - Live On Stage	Self
2004	Kulturplatz	Self
2003	The Ellen DeGeneres Show	Self
2003	Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'	Self
2003	Simon & Garfunkel - Broadcasting Live	Self
2003	The Best Of Beat	Self (archive footage)
2002	Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances
2001	America \| A Tribute to Heroes	Self - Performer
2000	Paul Simon: You're The One	Self - Guitar, Vocals
2000	On Tiptoe: Gentle Steps to Freedom
1998	A Roll of the Dice: The Capeman on Broadway	Self
1997	Classic Albums	Self
1997	Classic Albums: Paul Simon - Graceland	Self
1997	Arthouse	Self
1994	The World of Jim Henson	Self (archive footage)
1994	Sesame Street \| All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!	Self (archive footage)
1993	Simon and Garfunkel Live at the Shoreline Amphitheatre
1993	Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O	Self
1991	Paul Simon's Concert in the Park	Self
1990	Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme	Simple Simon
1990	Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!	Self
1990	Stars 90	self
1989	MTV Unplugged	Self
1988	Sesame Street \| Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special	Self
1987	Paul Simon \| Graceland: The African Concert	Self
1987	Going Live!	Self
1985	We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song	Self
1985	Muppet Treasures	Self
1985	We Are the World	Paul Simon
1984	Steve Martin: Homage to Steve	Self
1982	Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park	Self
1981	Paul Simon in Concert	Self
1980	One Trick Pony	Jonah
1980	Solid Gold	Self
1978	The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash	Self - Interviewee
1978	The Kennedy Center Honors	Self
1977	Annie Hall	Tony Lacey
1977	The Paul Simon Special	Self
1976	The Muppet Show	Self - Special Guest Star
1975	Saturday Night Live	Self - Musical Guest
1975	Saturday Night Live	Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1975	Saturday Night Live	Self - Host & Musical Guest
1975	Saturday Night Live	Self (archive footage)
1975	Saturday Night Live	Self - Host
1975	Saturday Night Live	Self
1975	Les Rendez-vous du dimanche	Self
1975	Numéro un	Self (archive footage)
1975	Midi Première	Self - Simon & Garfunkel (archive footage)
1971	Great Performances	Self
1969	Simon and Garfunkel: Songs of America	Self
1968	Monterey Pop	Self - Simon and Garfunkel
1968	The Dick Cavett Show	Self - Guest
1962	The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson	Self
1959	The Grammy Awards	Self
1958	Kraft Music Hall	Self
1953	The Oscars	Self
1948	The Ed Sullivan Show	Self - Singer

Credits

Year	Movie / TV show / Other	Role
2016	Horace and Pete	Original Music Composer
2011	The Harmony Game	Executive Producer
2005	Simon And Garfunkel - Live At Madison Square Garden	Writer
2005	Simon And Garfunkel - Live At Madison Square Garden	Director
2003	Lost in Translation	Thanks
1997	Classic Albums: Paul Simon - Graceland	Co-Producer
1980	One Trick Pony	Original Music Composer
1980	One Trick Pony	Writer
1977	The Paul Simon Special	Writer
1975	Shampoo	Original Music Composer
1969	Simon and Garfunkel: Songs of America	Producer
1967	The Graduate	Music
1967	The Graduate	Songs