About
Don Was
Overview
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.
Known for
Acting |
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| 2024 | The Beach Boys | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2023 | Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2022 | Let There Be Drums! | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
| 2021 | Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
| 2019 | Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2018 | A Star Is Born | Actor | Super Group Bassist / Leader | 74 Good |
| 2017 | Pete the Cat | Actor | Neville (voice) | 69 Fair |
| 2016 | The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2015 | Danny Collins | Actor | Danny's Band | 63 Fair |
| 2014 | ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014 | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 2014 | The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles | Actor | Self - Bass | 59 Average |
| 2014 | Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2012 | Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 2006 | American Revolutions: The Highwaymen | Actor | Himself | 58 Average |
| 2002 | The Country Bears | Actor | Self | 56 Average |
| 1999 | Seeing Through Paul | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 1999 | Behind the Life of Chris Gaines | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 1997 | The Beach Boys and The Satan | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 1996 | Wiseguy | Actor | Mayvers | 58 Average |
| 1993 | Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 1993 | Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration | Actor | 59 Average |
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| 1990 | The Freshman | Actor | Guitarist for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited) | 60 Fair |
| Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
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Directing |
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| 2004 | Forever Is a Long, Long Time | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
| 1995 | Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
Production |
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| 1995 | The Rolling Stones: Live from London 1995 | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
| 1995 | The Rolling Stones: Live from Paris 1995 | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
| 1995 | Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
| 1995 | The Rolling Stones: Live from Amsterdam 1995 | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
Sound |
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| 2003 | The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Stadium Show | Sound | Sound | N/A N/A |
| 1995 | The Rolling Stones: Live from Amsterdam 1995 | Sound | Music Supervisor | 59 Average |
| 1994 | Backbeat | Sound | Original Music Composer | 59 Average |
Crew |
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| 1998 | Hope Floats | Crew | Executive Music Producer | 60 Fair |