Don McLean
Biography
Don McLean works in acting. Born October 2, 1945. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Hell's Kitchen (2005) as Self - Restaurant Patron
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self
- Solid Gold (1980) as Self
- Disco (1971) as Self
- Seaside Special (1975)
- The Flight of Dragons (1982) as The Balladeer (voice)
- The Marti Caine Show (1979)
- Gay Byrne's Late Late Moments (2020) as Self
- The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" (2022) as Self
- Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker (1979)
- The Lost Daughter (1997) as Bellboy
- The Real Love (2012) as Self
- Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation (2013) as Self
- Garth Live from Central Park (1997) as Self - Guest
- The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time (1982) as Self
- Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died (1999) as Self
- When Woodstock Was Young (2009) as Self
- Buddy Holly: Rave On (2017) as Self
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Flashback to 1973 as Self
- Till Tomorrow: Don McLean as Self
- Don McLean: American Pie (2017) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Don McLean best known for?
Don McLean is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Topaz (1969), The Stepford Wives (2004), A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991), Barton Fink (1991).
When and where was Don McLean born?
Don McLean was born on October 2, 1945.
How many credits does Don McLean have?
Don McLean has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2022.
What is Don McLean's background in cinema and television?
Donald McLean III (born October 2, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, known to fans as the "American Troubadour" or "King of the Trail". He is best known for his 1971 hit "American Pie", an eight-and-a-half-minute folk rock song that has been referred to as a "cultural touchstone". His other hit sing...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self — aged about 26
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self — aged about 51
- Hell's Kitchen (2005) as Self - Restaurant Patron — aged about 59
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest — aged about 22
- The Flight of Dragons (1982) as The Balladeer (voice) — aged about 36
- Solid Gold (1980) as Self — aged about 34
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