Izzy Young

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.6041

Gender

Male

Birthday

26-Mar-1928

Age

(98 years old)

Place of Birth

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As
  • Israel G. Young

Izzy Young

Biography

Israel Goodman Young (March 26, 1928 – February 4, 2019), known as Izzy Young, was a noted figure in the world of folk music, both in America and Sweden. He was once the owner of the Folklore Center in Greenwich Village, New York, and from 1973 until his death, owned and operated the Folklore Centrum store in Stockholm.


Credits

Go to Izzy! Go to Izzy! (2024) Character: Himself
This intimate documentary chronicles the extraordinary life of Izzy Young, a pivotal Jewish figure in the folk music revival of 1960s New York City. Through his iconic Folklore Center in Greenwich Village, Izzy offered much more than books, records, and instruments—he created a vibrant hub where aspiring musicians like Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Emmylou Harris, and Patti Smith could perform, learn, and connect. Izzy’s passion for folk music made him a beloved mentor and tastemaker, and when he organized Dylan’s first official concert, his role in shaping the music scene was solidified. Izzy not only nurtured their talents but also helped shape the cultural movement that would define a generation.
Positively Porco: The Untold Story of Folk City’s Golden Era Positively Porco: The Untold Story of Folk City’s Golden Era (2024) Character: N/A
Positively Porco is a unique collection of unguarded and inspiring moments shared by the performers and personalities who- along with club owner Mike Porco- played a crucial role in the rise and propagation of what became known as the Greenwich Village Folk and Blues Revival. The film will enlighten even the most staunch Folk Revival enthusiast and historian.
Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation (2013) Character: Self
Explores the music scene in Greenwich Village, New York in the '60s and early '70s. The film highlights some of the finest singer/songwriters of the day.
Izzy Young: Talking Folklore Center Izzy Young: Talking Folklore Center (1989) Character: Self
Izzy Young was the guru of American folk music. In this documentary covering his legendary Folklore Center in New York Izzy meets with friends and collaborators like Pete Seeger, Allen Ginsberg, The Fugs, Mayor Ed Koch to reminisce. Includes unique archival footage and folk music from the 1960s.
Sunday Sunday (1961) Character: Himself
Dan Drasin's documentary short, shot in a single afternoon in 1961, is often cited as the first major social protest film of the Sixties. When 19-year-old Drasin and his friends joined folk singers and protesters in Greenwich Village's Washington Square Park, they confronted NYC authorities to protest the cancellation of a standing permit to gather and sing in the park on Sundays. Here are the first signs of the political, racial and cultural issues that would soon erupt during the decade.
Flickan som lekte med elden Flickan som lekte med elden (2009) Character: Man in Synagogue (uncredited)
Mikael Blomkvist, publisher of Millennium magazine, has made his living exposing the crooked and corrupt practices of establishment Swedish figures. So when a young journalist approaches him with a meticulously researched thesis about sex trafficking in Sweden and those in high office who abuse underage girls, Blomkvist immediately throws himself into the investigation.



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