Art Garfunkel: Age, Height, Net Worth And Career Highlights

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Art Garfunkel

Height

5 ft 9 in (175 cm)

Net Worth

$70 million, 2026 est.

Nationality

American

Born

November 5, 1941

Birthplace

Forest Hills, Queens, New York, US

Age

85 Years Old

Horoscope

Scorpio

Who Is Art Garfunkel?

Art Garfunkel is an American singer renowned for his soaring, angelic tenor voice. His pristine countertenor harmonies added profound emotional depth and ethereal clarity to iconic folk rock melodies that captivated listeners worldwide.

He rose to prominence alongside partner Paul Simon with the hit single “The Sound of Silence”. Their legendary project Bridge over Troubled Water won massive acclaim, highlighting his signature wild curls.

Full Name	Arthur Ira Garfunkel
Gender	Male
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Relationship Status	Married
Net Worth	$70 million, 2026 est.
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Education	Columbia University
Father	Jacob Garfunkel
Mother	Rose Perlman
Siblings	Jules Garfunkel, Jerome Garfunkel
Kids	Arthur Garfunkel Jr., Beau Daniel Garfunkel

Early Life and Education

Music filled the New York City household where young Art Garfunkel grew up. His father, Jacob Garfunkel, worked as a traveling salesman and bought him a tape recorder that inspired hours of singing practice.

He attended Forest Hills High School and befriended classmate Paul Simon during a play. Garfunkel later studied architecture and earned a master degree in mathematics at Columbia University while developing his signature vocal style.

Notable Relationships

A string of notable romances has marked the singer personal history over the decades. He married Kathryn Luce Cermak in 1988 following a previous marriage to Linda Grossman and a relationship with Laurie Bird.

He shares two sons with Cermak, with whom he has built a lasting family partnership. Their children, Arthur Jr. and Beau, frequently join the legendary vocalist for memorable live performances and collaborative studio recordings.

Career Highlights

Art Garfunkel achieved international stardom as part of the folk duo Simon & Garfunkel. The pair topped global charts with iconic singles like “Mrs. Robinson” and harvested multi-platinum album sales for their masterpiece Bridge over Troubled Water.

He launched a successful solo music career alongside acclaimed acting engagements in major films. Garfunkel netted two UK number one singles with “Angel Clare” era tracks and earned critical praise for his acting roles in Catch-22 and Carnal Knowledge.

To date, he has collected eight Grammy Awards and a prestigious Lifetime Achievement honor. Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame cemented Garfunkel as a central figure in modern pop music history.

Signature Quote

“I feel somewhat different from many people in the extraordinary amount of good fortune that fell into my lap and made up my life.”

Art Garfunkel: Bio And Career Highlights