Art Garfunkel - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 05, 1941 |
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| Age | 84 |
| Birthplace | Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Art Garfunkel's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Co-founding Simon & Garfunkel; his distinctive tenor vocals on iconic folk-rock songs of the 1960s and 1970s. |
Intro
Art Garfunkel is an American singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as one half of the folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel. He gained worldwide fame for his angelic tenor voice and for hits such as 'The Sound of Silence,' 'Bridge Over Troubled Water,' and 'Mrs. Robinson.'
Early Life & Background
Art Garfunkel was born on November 5, 1941, in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Queens, New York City. He is of Romanian Jewish descent. Garfunkel developed an early interest in music, singing and performing as a child, and later met Paul Simon at school. The duo began singing together under the name 'Tom & Jerry' in the 1950s before gaining fame as Simon & Garfunkel.
Career Highlights
- Formed Simon & Garfunkel with Paul Simon, releasing seminal albums including 'Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme' (1966) and 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' (1970) [1][2].
- Won multiple Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' [1][3].
- Pursued a solo career after the duo split in 1970, releasing several solo albums and acting in films such as 'Catch-22' (1970) and 'Carnal Knowledge' (1971) [1][2].
- Reunited with Paul Simon for notable performances, including the 1981 'Concert in Central Park' attended by over 500,000 people [1][3].
Trivia
- Art Garfunkel earned a master's degree in mathematics education from Teachers College, Columbia University [1][2].
- He is also a published poet and has walked across both the United States and much of Europe [1].
- Garfunkel has struggled with vocal cord paresis, which temporarily affected his ability to sing [3].
FAQs
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Art Garfunkel is 84 years old.
Art Garfunkel was born the 5 November 1941.
Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About November 5th, 1941, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 5, 1941, Japanese naval officers continued their preparations for the attack on Pearl Harbor. This included finalizing operational details and coordinating with various military branches. The attack was intended to be a surprise, aiming to cripple the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
- Day of the week: November 5th, 1941 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Sergeant York directed by Howard Hawks
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