Peter Yarrow

Actor · 1938–2025 · 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.

Acted in 7

2010s

2015
While We're Young
Ira Mandelstam
70

1970s

1979
Puff the Magic Dragon: The Land of the Living Lies
Father (voice)
1978
Puff, the Magic Dragon
Father (voice)

1960s

1968
You Are What You Eat
Movie
The Sixth Side of the Pentagon
Movie

1950s

Produced 4

1980s

1982
Puff the Magic Dragon: The Incredible Mr. Nobody
Producer

1970s

1979
Puff the Magic Dragon: The Land of the Living Lies
Producer
1978
Puff, the Magic Dragon
Producer

1960s

1968
You Are What You Eat
Producer

Sound 3

1980s

1982
Puff the Magic Dragon: The Incredible Mr. Nobody
Songs, Music

1970s

1979
Puff the Magic Dragon: The Land of the Living Lies
Music, Songs
1978
Puff, the Magic Dragon
Music, Songs

Appearances18

2020s

2024
Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony
Self - interviewee / performer

2010s

2014
50 Years with Peter Paul and Mary
Himself
2013
Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation
Self
Martin Luther King and the March on Washington
Self

2000s

2007
The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan: Live at the Newport Folk Festival
Self
2005
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
Self
2004
Peter, Paul & Mary: Carry It On
Self

1990s