Portrait of Pete Seeger

Pete Seeger

Bio: Peter Seeger (May 3, 1919 – January 27, 2014) was an American folk singer and social activist. A fixture on nationwide radio in the 1940s, Seeger also had a string of hit records during the early 1950s as a member of the Weavers, notably their recording of Lead Belly's "Goodnight, Irene", which topped the charts for 13 weeks in 1950
Born: Sat, May 03 1919
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Mon, Jan 27 2014
Pete Seeger is 94 years old
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Poster of Down By The Riverside
Down By The Riverside
Pete Seeger would have been no older than
94 in Down By The Riverside
Wed, Sep 27 2023
Poster of 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Pete Seeger would have been no older than
94 in 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Nov 19 2022
Poster of ReMastered: The Lion's Share
ReMastered: The Lion's Share
Pete Seeger would have been no older than
94 in ReMastered: The Lion's Share
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Fri, May 17 2019
Poster of Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970
Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970
Pete Seeger would have been no older than
94 in Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 01 2019
Poster of Pete and Toshi Get a Camera
Pete and Toshi Get a Camera
Pete Seeger would have been no older than
94 in Pete and Toshi Get a Camera
Thu, May 28 2015
Poster of The Winding Stream
The Winding Stream
Pete Seeger would have been no older than
94 in The Winding Stream
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Mar 15 2014
Poster of Freedom Summer
Freedom Summer
Pete Seeger was
94 in Freedom Summer
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 17 2014
Poster of Big Bill Broonzy: The Man who Brought the Blues to Britain
Big Bill Broonzy: The Man who Brought the Blues to Britain
Pete Seeger was
94 in Big Bill Broonzy: The Man who Brought the Blues to Britain
Sun, Dec 01 2013
Poster of Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation
Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation
Pete Seeger was
93 in Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 18 2013
Poster of Give Me the Banjo
Give Me the Banjo
Pete Seeger was
92 in Give Me the Banjo
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 04 2011
Poster of Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune
Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune
Pete Seeger was
91 in Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 05 2011
Poster of Gasland
Gasland
Pete Seeger was
90 in Gasland
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 24 2010
Poster of We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
Pete Seeger was
89 in We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 18 2009
Poster of Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan
Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan
Pete Seeger was
89 in Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan
Tue, Jul 15 2008
Poster of Pete Seeger: The Power of Song
Pete Seeger: The Power of Song
Pete Seeger was
88 in Pete Seeger: The Power of Song
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 14 2007
Poster of Polis Is This: Charles Olson and the Persistence of Place
Polis Is This: Charles Olson and the Persistence of Place
Pete Seeger was
87 in Polis Is This: Charles Olson and the Persistence of Place
Sun, Apr 01 2007
Poster of Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home
Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home
Pete Seeger was
87 in Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 12 2006
Poster of No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
Pete Seeger was
86 in No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jul 21 2005
Poster of Isn't This a Time! A Tribute Concert for Harold Leventhal
Isn't This a Time! A Tribute Concert for Harold Leventhal
Pete Seeger was
85 in Isn't This a Time! A Tribute Concert for Harold Leventhal
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Sep 17 2004
Poster of Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry: Red River Blues 1948-1974
Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry: Red River Blues 1948-1974
Pete Seeger was
84 in Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry: Red River Blues 1948-1974
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 08 2003
Poster of Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Pete Seeger was
83 in Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
as 'Self'.
Wed, Dec 04 2002
Poster of Strange Fruit
Strange Fruit
Pete Seeger was
83 in Strange Fruit
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 20 2002
Poster of A Sigh and a Wish: Helen Creighton's Maritimes
A Sigh and a Wish: Helen Creighton's Maritimes
Pete Seeger was
81 in A Sigh and a Wish: Helen Creighton's Maritimes
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack
The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack
Pete Seeger was
81 in The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 16 2000
Poster of The Internationale
The Internationale
Pete Seeger was
80 in The Internationale
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
Pete Seeger was
79 in Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 24 1999
Poster of An Act of Conscience
An Act of Conscience
Pete Seeger was
77 in An Act of Conscience
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 15 1997
Poster of Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story
Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story
Pete Seeger was
77 in Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story
Thu, Sep 26 1996
Poster of Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Pete Seeger was
70 in Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Mon, Apr 30 1990
Poster of I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson
I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson
Pete Seeger was
70 in I’m a Negro, I’m an American – Paul Robeson
Fri, Feb 16 1990
Poster of Izzy Young: Talking Folklore Center
Izzy Young: Talking Folklore Center
Pete Seeger was
70 in Izzy Young: Talking Folklore Center
as 'himself'.
Sun, Dec 31 1989
Poster of Pete Seeger at Home
Pete Seeger at Home
Pete Seeger was
69 in Pete Seeger at Home
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Pete Seeger was
69 in Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 05 1988
Poster of Dreadful Memories: The Life of Sarah Ogan Gunning
Dreadful Memories: The Life of Sarah Ogan Gunning
Pete Seeger was
68 in Dreadful Memories: The Life of Sarah Ogan Gunning
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Chords of Fame
Chords of Fame
Pete Seeger was
64 in Chords of Fame
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Feb 16 1984
Poster of Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin'
Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin'
Pete Seeger was
64 in Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin'
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists
Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists
Pete Seeger was
64 in Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists
as 'Self - Folksinger'.
Tue, Oct 04 1983
Poster of The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time
The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time
Pete Seeger was
62 in The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 07 1982
Poster of Canto Libre - den fria sången
Canto Libre - den fria sången
Pete Seeger was
60 in Canto Libre - den fria sången
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 05 1980
Poster of Pete Seeger & Arlo Guthrie: Together in Concert
Pete Seeger & Arlo Guthrie: Together in Concert
Pete Seeger was
59 in Pete Seeger & Arlo Guthrie: Together in Concert
Wed, Aug 23 1978
Poster of Phil Ochs Memorial Celebration
Phil Ochs Memorial Celebration
Pete Seeger was
58 in Phil Ochs Memorial Celebration
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 09 1977
Poster of Pete Seeger: A Song and A Stone
Pete Seeger: A Song and A Stone
Pete Seeger was
52 in Pete Seeger: A Song and A Stone
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Foolish Frog
The Foolish Frog
Pete Seeger was
51 in The Foolish Frog
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon
Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon
Pete Seeger was
51 in Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon
as 'Himself'.
Mon, May 11 1970
Poster of Alice's Restaurant
Alice's Restaurant
Pete Seeger was
50 in Alice's Restaurant
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Aug 20 1969
Poster of Festival
Festival
Pete Seeger was
48 in Festival
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 23 1967
Poster of The Creative Person: The Folksinger
The Creative Person: The Folksinger
Pete Seeger was
46 in The Creative Person: The Folksinger
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jul 25 1965
Poster of The Streets of Greenwood
The Streets of Greenwood
Pete Seeger was
43 in The Streets of Greenwood
Wed, Sep 05 1962
Poster of Wasn't That a Time
Wasn't That a Time
Pete Seeger was
42 in Wasn't That a Time
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 14 1962
Poster of To Hear Your Banjo Play
To Hear Your Banjo Play
Pete Seeger was
27 in To Hear Your Banjo Play
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1947
Poster of I Refuse to Kill: He Went to War with War
I Refuse to Kill: He Went to War with War
Pete Seeger will be
94+ in I Refuse to Kill: He Went to War with War
as 'Self'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Arlo Guthrie Show
The Arlo Guthrie Show
Pete Seeger will be
94+ in The Arlo Guthrie Show
as 'Self'.
Unreleased
Poster of Tribute to Harry Chapin
Tribute to Harry Chapin
Pete Seeger will be
94+ in Tribute to Harry Chapin
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Pete Seeger was
64+ in Reading Rainbow
as 'Himself - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
Pete Seeger was
59+ in The Kennedy Center Honors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music
All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music
Pete Seeger was
57+ in All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 12 1977
Poster of The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
Pete Seeger was
51+ in The Smothers Brothers Summer Show
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 08 1970
Poster of The Johnny Cash Show
The Johnny Cash Show
Pete Seeger was
50+ in The Johnny Cash Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 07 1969
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Pete Seeger was
49+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Rainbow Quest
Rainbow Quest
Pete Seeger was
45+ in Rainbow Quest
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 03 1965
Poster of Tonight in Person
Tonight in Person
Pete Seeger was
43+ in Tonight in Person
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 30 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Pete Seeger was
43+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Pete Seeger was
42+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The David Susskind Show
The David Susskind Show
Pete Seeger was
39+ in The David Susskind Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 1959