THE FUNNY PEOPLE FILE
Paul McCartney

A familiar face. A favorite credit.

Paul McCartney

Performer

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Born June 18, 1942Age 84

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The person behind the punchline

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Paul McCartney is an English musician and songwriter whose Saturday Night Live appearances include comic acting alongside musical performances. The archive features him as himself in The Platinum Lounge and as Monte in Holiday Pageant. These sketches bring a familiar music figure into the show’s backstage and ensemble comedy.

McCartney became internationally known as a member of the Beatles, sharing a songwriting partnership with John Lennon. He later formed Wings and developed a solo recording and touring career. His work spans rock, pop and other musical forms, with songs such as Yesterday and Band on the Run becoming enduring parts of his repertoire.

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