needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (March 2010) Art Garfunkel Art Garfunkel in a concert in Dublin, Ireland. Background information Birth name Arthur Ira Garfunkel Born November 5, 1941 (1941-11-05) (age 69) Forest Hills, New York Genres Folk rock, soft rock, rock, pop Occupations Musician Songwriter Actor Poet Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano, violin Years active 1956–present Labels Columbia Records Atco Records Associated acts Simon & Garfunkel Website Official site Arthur Ira "Art" Garfunkel (born November 5, 1941) is an American singer, poet, and actor, best known as half of the folk duo Simon & Garfunkel. In particular, he is remembered for being the lead singer on the No. 1 hit single, "Bridge Over Troubled Water". In 1970, at the height of their popularity, the duo split..