Peter Yarrow
Acting•Born May 31, 1938•Died January 7, 2025 (age 86)•New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Peter Yarrow (May 31, 1938 - January 7, 2025) was an American singer and songwriter who found fame with the 1960s folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Yarrow co-wrote (with Leonard Lipton) one of the group's greatest hits, "Puff, the Magic Dragon". He was also a political activist and supported causes that ranged from opposition to the Vietnam War to support for school anti-bullying programs. Description above from the Wikipedia article Peter Yarrow, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
The Mike Douglas Show
1961•TV Series•
5.8
What's My Line?
1950•TV Series•
7.0
The Dick Cavett Show
1968•TV Series•
6.8
The Jack Benny Program
1950•TV Series•
7.8
77 Sunset Strip
1958•TV Series•
7.1
While We're Young
2015•Movie•
6.0
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
1970•Movie•
7.3
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
2005•Movie•
7.8
Filmography
2024
Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony
Movieas Self - interviewee / performer
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayMay 31, 1938
Day of DeathJanuary 7, 2025
Place of BirthNew York City, New York, USA
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