Known for movies

Short Info

Date Of BirthDecember 30, 1937
SpouseElizabeth "Betty"
FactPaul of the folk group Peter Paul & Mary.


Noel Paul Stookey is an American folk musician, singer-songwriter, comedian, and author best known as Paul of Peter, Paul and Mary. He was born December 30, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Paul Howard Stookey, a doctor, and Margaret “Miggs” Stookey. He has a sister, Nancy. He was raised in Decatur, Illinois, and graduated from Decatur High School in 1955. He attended Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, where he majored in philosophy and religion. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1959.

He began his musical career as a solo folk singer in the early 1960s. In 1961, he met Mary Travers at the Gaslight Cafe in New York City. They began performing together as a duo, and later added Peter Yarrow to form the trio Peter, Paul and Mary. The group became one of the most successful folk groups of the 1960s, with hits such as “If I Had a Hammer” and “Blowin’ in the Wind.” They were also active in the civil rights and anti-war movements.

In 1970, Stookey released his first solo album, Paul Stookey. He has since released eleven more albums, including two children’s albums. He has also written several books, including a memoir, The Way I See It: Reflections on Life, Faith and Music (2009).

Stookey is married to Elizabeth “Libby” Weckler. They have three children: Christopher, Elisabeth, and Emily.

Noel Paul Stookey is an American folk musician, singer-songwriter, comedian, and author best known as Paul of Peter, Paul and Mary. He was born December 30, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Paul Howard Stookey, a doctor, and Margaret “Miggs” Stookey. He has a sister, Nancy. He was raised in Decatur, Illinois, and graduated from Decatur High School in 1955. He attended Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, where he majored in philosophy and religion. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1959.

He began his musical career as a solo folk singer in the early 1960s. In 1961, he met Mary Travers at the Gaslight Cafe in New York City. They began performing together as a duo, and later added Peter Yarrow to form the trio Peter, Paul and Mary. The group became one of the most successful folk groups of the 1960s, with hits such as “If I Had a Hammer” and “Blowin’ in the Wind.” They were also active in the civil rights and anti-war movements.

In 1970, Stookey released his first solo album, Paul Stookey. He has since released eleven more albums, including two children’s albums. He has also written several books, including a memoir, The Way I See It: Reflections on Life, Faith and Music (2009).

Stookey is married to Elizabeth “Libby” Weckler. They have three children: Christopher, Elisabeth, and Emily.

General Info

Full NameNoel Paul Stookey
Date Of BirthDecember 30, 1937
ProfessionFilm Score Composer, Singer-songwriter, Guitarist, Puff the Magic Dragon, Wedding Song, Where Have All the Flowers Gone, Stoughton, WI, United States, Menomonie, WI, USA, Dallas, TX, United States
EducationMichigan State University
NationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseElizabeth "Betty"

Accomplishments

Music GroupsPeter, Paul and Mary
MoviesPeter, Paul & Mary: Carry It On, A Musical Legacy, Norman Normal, Stoughton, WI, United States, Menomonie, WI, USA, Dallas, TX, United States

Social profile links

Facts

#Fact
1Living outside of Blue Hill, Maine. [August 2008]
2Graduated from Seaholm High School in Birmingham, Michigan, and returned there to act as keynote speaker at the class of 1972 graduation.
3Paul of the folk group Peter Paul & Mary.

Pictures

Movies

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Love the Coopers2015writer: "A Soalin'" aka "Soul Cake" - as Noel Paul Stookey
The Sixties2014TV Mini-Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Late Show with David Letterman2009TV Series writer - 1 episode
Mad Men2008TV Series writer - 1 episode
Megumi2008/IShort performer: "A Song for Megumi" / writer: "A Song for Megumi"
About Schmidt2002writer: "Wedding Song There Is Love" 1967 - as Noel Paul Stookey
Mystery Science Theater 30001994TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Wonder YearsTV Series performer - 1 episode, 1992 writer - 1 episode, 1992
Tiny Toon Adventures1990TV Series writer - 1 episode
Mocedades: 15 años de música1984TV Movie writer: "La guerra cruel"
American Pop1981writer: "This Train" - as Paul Stookey
A Christmas Gift1980Short performer: "Christmas Dinner" - as Paul Stocky / writer: "Christmas Dinner" - as Paul Stocky
Norman Normal1968Short "Norman Normal Theme"

Composer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
One Light, Many Candles2015Video
Imber's Left Hand2014Documentary as Noel Paul Stookey
Jenny Is a Good Thing1969Documentary short

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Rock N' Roll Stories2014TV Series
Norman Normal1968ShortNorman's Boss / Norman's Father / Drunk Businessman / ... (voice)

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Norman Normal1968Short story

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Norman Normal1968Short producer

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Stringybark Massacre1968Short funding - as Paul Stookey

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
One Light, Many Candles2015VideoHimself
50 Years with Peter Paul and Mary2014TV Movie documentaryHimself
Tavis Smiley2010-2014TV SeriesHimself - Guest / Himself
Songs to Keep: Treasures of an Adirondack Folk Collector2013DocumentaryHimself
The Power of Their Song: The Untold Story of Latin America's New Song Movement2008DocumentaryHimself
The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival2007TV Movie documentaryHimself, Peter, Paul and Mary
Pete Seeger: The Power of Song2007DocumentaryHimself
Isn't This a Time! A Tribute Concert for Harold Leventhal2004DocumentaryHimself (Peter, Paul & Mary)
Larry King Live2004TV SeriesHimself
Peter, Paul, and Mary: Carry It on - A Musical Legacy2004TV Movie documentaryHimself
Get Up, Stand Up2003TV Series documentaryHimself - Interviewee
New Passages1996TV MovieHimself
Great Performances1996TV SeriesHimself
Peter, Paul and Mommy, Too1993TV MovieHimself
Peter, Paul and Mary: Reunion1991Video documentaryHimself
A Place Called Home1991Video documentaryHimself
11-22-63: The Day the Nation Cried1989TV Movie documentaryHimself (as Paul Stookey)
Peter, Paul & Mary: Holiday Concert1988TV MovieHimself
In Our Hands1984DocumentaryHimself
The Mike Walsh Show1970TV SeriesHimself
You Are What You Eat1968DocumentaryHimself (as Paul Stookey)
The World Premiere of 'Finian's Rainbow'1968ShortHimself (as Paul Stookey)
Festival1967DocumentaryHimself (as Paul)
The Andy Williams Show1966TV SeriesHimself
The Roger Miller Show1966TV SeriesHimself
Ready, Steady, Go!1964TV SeriesHimself
The Jack Benny Program1964TV SeriesHimself
Bob Hope Comedy Special1963TV SpecialHimself
What's My Line?1963TV SeriesHimself - Mystery Guest
The Mike Douglas Show1962TV SeriesHimself - Vocalist

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1970GrammyGrammy AwardsBest Recording for Children

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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