Peter Yarrow
Born
May 31, 1938
Died
January 7, 2025 (86 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
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.
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Known For
Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony
Self - interviewee / performer
2024
While We're Young
Ira Mandelstam
2015
50 Years with Peter Paul and Mary
Himself
2014
Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation
Self
2013
Martin Luther King and the March on Washington
Self
2013
The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan: Live at the Newport Folk Festival
Self
2007
Peter, Paul & Mary: Carry It On
Self
2004
Peter, Paul and Mommy, Too
Self – Vocals / Guitar
1993
Peter, Paul & Mary: The Holiday Concert
Himself
1988
Peter, Paul and Mary: 25th Anniversary Concert
Self
1986
Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein
Self
1983
Puff, the Magic Dragon
Father (voice)
1978
Phil Ochs Memorial Celebration
Self
1977
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
Self (archive footage)
1970
I Refuse to Kill: He Went to War with War
Self
Puff the Magic Dragon: The Land of the Living Lies
Father (voice)
1979
Peter Paul and Mary: The Song Is Love
Himself
1971
Great Performances
Self · (1 episode)
1971
You Are What You Eat
1968
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1968
Festival
Self
1967
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (2 episodes)
1961
77 Sunset Strip
(1 episode)
1958
The Jack Benny Program
Peter Yarrow · (1 episode)
1950
What's My Line?
Self - Mystery Guest · (1 episode)
1950