Donald Fagen
Actor, Composer
January 10, 1948 (78 years)
Donald Jay Fagen (born January 10, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and musician who was the co-founder, lead singer, co-songwriter, and keyboardist of the rock band Steely Dan, formed in the early 1970s with musical partner Walter Becker. In addition to his work with Steely Dan, Fagen has released four solo albums, beginning with The Nightfly in 1982, which was nominated for seven Grammys.
In 2001, Fagen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Steely Dan. Following Becker's death in 2017, Fagen initially wished to retire the Steely Dan name out of respect, but as of 2024 he continues to tour using the band name.
In 2001, Fagen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Steely Dan. Following Becker's death in 2017, Fagen initially wished to retire the Steely Dan name out of respect, but as of 2024 he continues to tour using the band name.
Filmography
| 2020 | |
| 2013 | Steely Dan: Dilectus · as Vocals, Keyboards |
| 2000 | Steely Dan's Two Against Nature · as Lead Vocals |
| 1996 | |
| 1989 | The Simpsons · as Donald Fagen (voice) |
| 2025 | I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not · as Self - The Very Bad Jazz Band |
| 2024 | Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary · as Self - Musician, Steely Dan |
| 2019 | Paul Shaffer Plus One · as Self - GuestOn Plex |
| 2012 | The Dukes of September Live at Lincoln Center · as Himself |
| 2011 | Down the Rhodes: The Fender Rhodes Story · as Self |
| 2009 | Michel Gondry 2: More Videos (Before and After DVD 1) · as Self (segment: Snowbound) |
| 1999 | Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja · as SelfOn Plex |
| 1997 | Classic Albums · as Self |
| 1993 | Late Show with David Letterman · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 1959 | The Grammy Awards · as Self |
| 1988 | |
| 1971 | You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat · as Original Music Composer |
| 2000 | Steely Dan's Two Against Nature · as Songs |