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Art Garfunkel
Birthname Arthur Ira "Art" Garfunkel Birthdate November 5, 1941 Birthplace Queens, New York, United States Height 6' 0" (1.82 m) Education Columbia College Profession Musician Net worth $45,000,000 Source of Wealth Music, Songwriting, Film Nationality American Country United States Marital Status Married (Kathryn Cermack) Children 2 (James, Beau)Quick Links
Art Garfunkel is an American singer and musician that has and estimated net worth of $45 million. Part of the eponymous musical duo Simon and Garfunkel, his work with Paul Simon has cemented Art Garfunkel as one of the top folk musicians of the 20th century.
The folk duo performed such classic tunes as "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "Cecilia," "Me and Julio," and the "Sound of Silence." Though Simon and Garfunkel disbanded in 1970, the two have often reunited to perform concerts and go on tour, most notably in their 1984 concert in Central Park that attracted over 500,000 people.
Garfunkel has managed to remain relevant after Simon and Garfunkel, with the singer earning $75 million in 2012-13 alone. This earned Garfunkel recognition as one of the highest paid musicians alive.
In addition to his music, Garfunkel has successfully managed his wealth through wise investments, business ventures, and a number of product launches, including a brand of vodka called Pure Wondergarfunkel and a fashion line named the Art Garfunkel Seduction.
Earnings & Financial Data
Date | Category | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
1997 | Record Sales | Estimated record sales from the compilation album, Simply the Best (100,000 copies) | $150,000 |
1995 | Record Sales | Estimated record sales from the album, Across America (300,000 copies) | $450,000 |
1983 | Record Sales | Estimated earnings from his album "The Art Garfunkel Album" in the UK and the US | $420,000 |
1978 | Record Sales | Estimated earnings from his album "Fate For Breakfast" in the UK alone | $350,000 |
1976 | Record Sales | Estimated earnings from his album "Watermark" in the UK, US, and Canada | $650,000 |
1974 | Record Sales | Estimated earnings from his album "Breakaway" in the UK and the US | $1,500,000 |
1972 | Record Sales | Estimated earnings from his album "Angel Clare" in the UK, US, and Canada | $650,000 |
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