Don Was
Biography
Don Was works in production. Born September 13, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Soundbreaking (2016) as Self
- Behind the Music (1997) as Self
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self
- A Star Is Born (2018) as Super Group Bassist / Leader
- Pete the Cat (2017) as Neville (voice)
- Les Nuls, l'émission (1990) as Self - Musical Guest
- Danny Collins (2015) as Danny's Band
- The Freshman (1990) as Guitarist for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)
- The Country Bears (2002) as Self
- The Beach Boys (2024) as Self
- The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles (2014) as Self - Bass
- Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road (2021) as Self
- Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration (1993) as Self
- Mon nom est Johnny (2021) as Self
- Wiseguy (1996) as Mayvers
- The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris (2016) as Self
- Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson as Self
- Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari (2023) as Self
- Let There Be Drums! (2022) as Self
- Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony (2024) as Self - interviewee
- Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes (2019) as Self
- The Country Bears Concert for America (2002) as Self
- Behind the Life of Chris Gaines (1999) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Don Was best known for?
Don Was is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rum Runners (1971), Behind the Music (1997), Down to You (2000), A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991).
When and where was Don Was born?
Don Was was born on September 13, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan USA.
How many credits does Don Was have?
Don Was has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2024.
What is Don Was's background in cinema and television?
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.
Don Was by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Les Nuls, l'émission (1990) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 37
- Soundbreaking (2016) as Self — aged about 63
- Classic Albums (1997) as Self — aged about 44
- A Star Is Born (2018) as Super Group Bassist / Leader — aged about 65
- Behind the Music (1997) as Self — aged about 44
- Danny Collins (2015) as Danny's Band — aged about 62
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