Art Garfunkel

Date of Birth: November 5, 1941

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Arthur Ira Garfunkel, known professionally as Art Garfunkel, is an American singer, poet, and actor, best known for his partnership with Paul Simon in the folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel. Born in Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, Garfunkel displayed an early passion for music, which led him to form a musical duo with his childhood friend, Paul Simon. The duo achieved great success in the 1960s with hits like “The Sound of Silence,” “Mrs. Robinson,” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” After Simon & Garfunkel disbanded in 1970, Garfunkel pursued a solo career and released several albums, including “Angel Clare” and “Breakaway.” He also ventured into acting, appearing in films such as “Catch-22” and “Carnal Knowledge.” In addition to his music and acting career, Garfunkel has published a book of poetry and memoirs, showcasing his literary talents. He remains active in the music industry, performing solo concerts and reuniting with Paul Simon for occasional performances.

5 Interesting Facts about Art Garfunkel

1. Art Garfunkel holds a master’s degree in mathematics from Columbia University.

2. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of Simon & Garfunkel in 1990.

3. Garfunkel has walked across both the United States and Europe, documenting his experiences in journals and poetry.

4. He has a unique vocal range, known for his high tenor voice, which contributed significantly to the distinctive sound of Simon & Garfunkel.

5. Garfunkel battled vocal cord paresis in the early 2010s, which temporarily affected his ability to sing, but he eventually recovered.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Art Garfunkel

1. “We human beings are here to make sense of this world.”

2. “The trouble with the artists today is that they want to be rock stars first and artists second.”

3. “The main thing for me is, I have a passion for music.”

4. “Paul is probably the most creative and intelligent person I’ve ever met.”

5. “Music is the only thing I’ve ever known that doesn’t have any rules at all.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

$65 million

Children

Art Garfunkel has two children. His first son, James Garfunkel, was born in 1990 from his marriage to Kim Garfunkel. Their second son, Beau Daniel Garfunkel, was born via surrogate in 2005.