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Don Was

Actor, Composer, Producer, Director, Additional CreditsBorn September 13, 1952 (73 years)
Don Edward Fagenson, known professionally as Don Was, is an American musician, record producer, music director, film composer, documentary filmmaker and radio host. Since 2011, he has also served as president of the American jazz label Blue Note Records.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Danny Collins

Known For

  • Backbeat
  • Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
  • Pete the Cat
  • The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
  • Charles Lloyd: Arrows Into Infinity

Don Was Filmography

2020
When We Kill the Creators · as Bass Player Wiltern
2018
A Star Is Born · as Super Group Bassist / Leader
2017
Pete the Cat (TV Series) · as Neville (voice)
2015
Danny Collins · as Danny's Band
Watch Now
2012
Charles Lloyd: Arrows Into Infinity · as Cast
1996
Wiseguy · as Mayvers
1990
The Freshman · as Guitarist For Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)

2024
The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors · as Self
2024
Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony · as Self - Interviewee
2024
The Beach Boys · as Self
2023
Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari · as Self
2023
Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity (TV Series) · as Self - Musician, Record Producer, President Of Blue Note Records
2023
Willie Nelson & Family (TV Series) · as Self - Producer
2022
Let There Be Drums! · as Self
2022
My Life as a Rolling Stone (TV Series) · as Self
2021
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road · as Self
2018
Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes · as Self
2017
The Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson · as Self
2017
Outlaw: Celebrating the Music of Waylon Jennings · as Self - Bass
2016
Soundbreaking (TV Series) · as Self
2016
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris · as Self
2016
Dear Jerry: Celebrating the Music of Jerry Garcia · as Self
2014
Nathan East: For the Record · as Self
2014
All My Friends: Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman · as Self
2014
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles · as Self - Bass
2014
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards · as Self - Performer
2011
Broke* · as Self
2010
Conan (2010) (TV Series) · as Don Was
2010
Stones in Exile · as Self
2007
Rock of Love with Bret Michaels (TV Series) · as Self
2004
Le grand journal de Canal+ (TV Series) · as Self
2002
Standing in the Shadows of Motown · as Self - Producer
2002
The Country Bears · as Self
2001
America: A Tribute to Heroes · as Self
2000
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts · as Self
1999
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story · as Self
1997
Pop Odyssee 1 - Die Beach Boys und der Satan · as Self
1997
Behind the Music (TV Series) · as Self
1997
Classic Albums (TV Series) · as Self
1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) · as Self
1992
Bob Dylan: 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration · as Self
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest
1990
Les Nuls, The Show (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest
1985
American Masters (TV Series) · as Self
1975
Austin City Limits (TV Series) · as Self
1971
Great Performances (TV Series) · as Self
1964
Top of the Pops (TV Series) · as Self - Was Not Was

2017
The Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson · as Composer
2016
Dear Jerry: Celebrating the Music of Jerry Garcia · as Composer
2002
That Was Then (TV Series) · as Composer
2001
The Education of Max Bickford (TV Series) · as Composer
1994
Backbeat · as Original Music Composer

2016
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris · as Executive Producer
1995
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

1995
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

2023
Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration · as Music Director

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