Don Was

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Don Was

Production 74 September 13, 1952

Detroit, Michigan USA

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…

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A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born

7.5 2018 Movie
Danny Collins

Danny Collins

6.7 2015 Movie
Hope Floats

Hope Floats

6.4 1998 Movie
Behind the Music

Behind the Music

7.3 1997 TV Show
The Freshman

The Freshman

6.3 1990 Movie
Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits

6.3 1975 TV Show
The Country Bears

The Country Bears

4.7 2002 Movie
Les Nuls, l'émission

Les Nuls, l'émission

8.6 1990 TV Show
Classic Albums

Classic Albums

7.7 1997 TV Show
Backbeat

Backbeat

6.1 1994 Movie
The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys

6.6 2024 Movie
Pete the Cat

Pete the Cat

7.7 2017 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2024
    Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony

    Movie Self - interviewee

  2. 2024
    The Beach Boys

    Movie Self

  3. 2023
    Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari

    Movie Self

  4. 2022
    Let There Be Drums!

    Movie Self

  5. 2021
    Mon nom est Johnny

    Movie Self

  6. 2021
    Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

    Movie Self

  7. 2019
    Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes

    Movie Self

  8. 2018
    A Star Is Born

    Movie Super Group Bassist / Leader

  9. 2017
    Pete the Cat

    TV show Neville (voice)

  10. 2016
    Soundbreaking

    TV show Self

  11. 2016
    The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris

    Movie Self

  12. 2015
    Danny Collins

    Movie Danny's Band

  13. 2014
    ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014

    Movie Self

  14. 2014
    The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles

    Movie Self - Bass

  15. 2014
    Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love

    Movie Self

  16. 2012
    The Rolling Stones: Grrr!

    Movie Producer

More credits
  1. 2012
    Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story

    Movie Self

  2. 2006
    American Revolutions: The Highwaymen

    Movie Self

  3. 2004
    Forever Is a Long, Long Time

    Movie Director

  4. 2003
    The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Stadium Show

    Movie Sound

  5. 2002
    That Was Then

    TV show Original Music Composer

  6. 2002
    The Country Bears

    Movie Self

  7. 2002
    The Country Bears Concert for America

    Movie Self

  8. 1999
    Seeing Through Paul

    Movie Self

  9. 1999
    Behind the Life of Chris Gaines

    Movie Self

  10. 1998
    Hope Floats

    Movie Executive Music Producer

  11. 1997
    The Beach Boys and The Satan

    Movie Self

  12. 1997
    Behind the Music

    TV show Self

  13. 1997
    Classic Albums

    TV show Self

  14. 1996
    Wiseguy

    Movie Mayvers

  15. 1995
    The Rolling Stones: Live from London 1995

    Movie Producer

  16. 1995
    The Rolling Stones: Live from Paris 1995

    Movie Producer

  17. 1995
    Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

    Movie Director

  18. 1995
    The Rolling Stones: Live from Amsterdam 1995

    Movie Music Supervisor

  19. 1994
    Backbeat

    Movie Original Music Composer

  20. 1993
    Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work

    Movie Self

  21. 1993
    Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration

    Movie Self

  22. 1990
    Les Nuls, l'émission

    TV show Self - Musical Guest

  23. 1990
    The Freshman

    Movie Guitarist for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)

  24. 1975
    Austin City Limits

    TV show Self