What is Peter Yarrow's latest movie?

Peter Yarrow's most recent film is "Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony" (2024).

Is Peter Yarrow a good actor?

Peter Yarrow has an average audience rating of 4.9/10 across 21 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Martin Luther King and the March on Washington, Peter, Paul & Mary: The Holiday Concert, Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein.

Peter Yarrow

Q: What is the best movie of Peter Yarrow?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Peter Yarrow is "Martin Luther King and the March on Washington" with a rating of 10.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Peter Yarrow acted in?

Peter Yarrow has been featured in at least 21 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 10, 2026

21Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: May 31, 1938

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Peter Yarrow

Peter Yarrow (May 31, 1938 - January 7, 2025) was an American singer and songwriter who found fame with the 1960s folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Yarrow co-wrote (with Leonard Lipton) one of the group's greatest hits, "Puff, the Magic Dragon". He was also a political activist and supported causes that ranged from opposition to the Vietnam War to support for school anti-bullying programs. Description above from the Wikipedia article Peter Yarrow, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Peter Yarrow Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Peter Yarrow reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Peter Yarrow's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 48% of Peter Yarrow's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Martin Luther King and the March on Washington, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Peter Yarrow Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Peter Yarrow's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

Martin Luther King and the March on Washington (2013) movie poster

★10.0

Martin Luther King and the March on Washington: Documentary commemorating the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's March on Washington, a pivotal moment in the Civi

Martin Luther King and the March on Washington

2013•Documentary

★10.0

Peter, Paul & Mary: The Holiday Concert (1988) movie poster

★10.0

Peter, Paul & Mary: The Holiday Concert: Peter, Paul, and Mary with the New York Choral Society and Orchestra. This PBS Special features a mixture of the trio's

Peter, Paul & Mary: The Holiday Concert

1988

★9.0

Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein (1983) movie poster

★9.0

Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein: Chronicles the life of Allard K. Lowenstein, the political activist and Congressman known for his tireless anti-war and

Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein

1983•Documentary

★8.1

The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan: Live at the Newport Folk Festival (2007) movie poster

★8.1

The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan: Live at the Newport Folk Festival: An unvarnished chronicle of Bob Dylan's metamorphosis from folk to rock musician via appearances at the Newport Folk Fes

The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan: Live at the Newport Folk Festival

2007•Music

★7.9

Peter, Paul & Mary: Carry It On (2004) movie poster

★7.9

Peter, Paul & Mary: Carry It On: In this DVD release of their PBS-TV special "Carry It On", the trio recalls the beginnings of the cultural revolution of

Peter, Paul & Mary: Carry It On

2004•Music

Full Filmography

Every movie Peter Yarrow has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony	Self - interviewee / performer	Flop	Similar →
2015	While We're Young	Ira Mandelstam	Average	Similar →
2014	50 Years with Peter Paul and Mary	Himself	Flop	Similar →
2013	Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation	Self	Hit	Similar →
2013	Martin Luther King and the March on Washington	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2007	The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan: Live at the Newport Folk Festival	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2005	No Direction Home: Bob Dylan	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2004	Peter, Paul & Mary: Carry It On	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1993	Peter, Paul and Mommy, Too	Self – Vocals / Guitar	Flop	Similar →
1988	Peter, Paul & Mary: The Holiday Concert	Himself	Super Hit	Similar →
1986	Peter, Paul and Mary: 25th Anniversary Concert	Self	Flop	Similar →
1983	Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1979	Puff the Magic Dragon: The Land of the Living Lies	Father (voice)	Hit	Similar →
1978	Puff, the Magic Dragon	Father (voice)	Hit	Similar →
1977	Phil Ochs Memorial Celebration	Self	Flop	Similar →
1971	Peter Paul and Mary: The Song Is Love	Himself	Flop	Similar →
1970	King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis	Self (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
N/A	I Refuse to Kill: He Went to War with War	Self	Flop	Similar →
1968	You Are What You Eat	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	The Sixth Side of the Pentagon	-	Average	Similar →
1967	Festival	Self	Average	Similar →

Peter Yarrow - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peter Yarrow?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Yarrow is "Martin Luther King and the March on Washington" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Peter Yarrow acted in?

Peter Yarrow has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peter Yarrow?

Other notable films include "Peter, Paul & Mary: The Holiday Concert", "Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein", and "The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan: Live at the Newport Folk Festival".