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Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
James Taylor (1972-1983), James Hart
Children
2 children: Ben Taylor, Sally Taylor
Parents
Richard L. Simon, Andrea Heinemann Simon
Education
Riverdale Country School, Sarah Lawrence College
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Popularity
Tier B -- 92,514 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 28
Year context
Born in 1943 -- Battle of Stalingrad ends; Allied invasion of Italy; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Career
Career spanning 13 years (1972-1985)
Zodiac
Year of the Goat, sign of Cancer
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (6)
AWARDS (4)
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Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Original Song
1989
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Grammy Award for Best New Artist
1972
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Grammy Award for Best New Artist
1972
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Grammy Awards
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Biography
Carly Elisabeth Simon is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and author. She rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of hit records; her 13 top 40 U.S. hits include "Anticipation" (No. 13), "The Right Thing to Do" (No. 17), "Haven't Got Time for the Pain" (No. 14), "You Belong to Me" (No. 6), "Coming Around Again" (No. 18), and her four gold-certified singles "You're So Vain" (No. 1), "Mockingbird", "Nobody Does It Better" (No. 2) from the 1977 James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me, and "Jesse" (No. 11). She has authored two memoirs and five children's books.
Connections (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Carly Simon?
Carly Simon is 82 years old, born on .
Where was Carly Simon born?
Carly Simon was born in The Bronx.
What movies or shows has Carly Simon been in?
Carly Simon has 6 credits in our database. Notable titles include Phenom (1993), Postcards from the Edge (1990), Working Girl (1988), Heartburn (1986), Perfect (1985).
Where can I find more information about Carly Simon?
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