Paul Quarrington has been an integral part of the arts world for most of his life. He briefly attended the University of Toronto before joining forces with Martin Worthy to form the folk duo 'Quarrington/Worthy'. This partnership led to significant success as singers and songwriters, culminating in a number one single in Canada, 'Baby and the Blues', in 1979.
Quarrington's musical endeavors didn't stop there. He was also a member of the Canadian band 'Joe Hall and the Continental Drift'. Furthermore, he wrote a radio play that was performed by the CBC in the mid-1970s.
In addition to his work in music, Quarrington has made a name for himself as a published author. His list of published books includes 'Civilization', 'Spirit Cabinet', 'Galveston', and 'The Ravine' (2008),among others. Many of his books have received rave reviews and awards, with notable titles such as 'Home Game', 'King Leary', and 'Whale Music'.
'Whale Music' was adapted into a feature film in British Columbia, premiering in Canada on November 4th, 1994. The film was showcased in several International Film Festivals, earning nine nominations for the Genie Awards (Canadian Film industry awards).
Quarrington has also ventured into playwriting, penning two stage plays and two additional screenplays. His last film credit was 'Camilla', starring the legendary Jessica Tandy. He has written extensively for television, including episodes of 'Due South', 'Once A Thief', and 'Power Play'. Quarrington also served as Executive Story Editor for the CTV Series 'Power Play' and Host/Story Editor for 'BookShorts Moving Stories', for which he created a short film, 'Angel Takes All: No-Limit Texas Hold'em', in collaboration with Bert Kish.
