About

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15
Birthday:
1945-10-02
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Don McLean

Overview

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 singles include "Vincent", "Dreidel", "Castles in the Air", and "Wonderful Baby", as well as renditions of Roy Orbison's "Crying" and the Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You".

Known for

Acting
2022 The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" Actor Self 59
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2017 Don McLean: American Pie Actor Self 58
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2017 Buddy Holly: Rave On Actor Self 59
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2013 Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation Actor Self 59
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2009 When Woodstock Was Young Actor Self N/A
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2001 Don Mclean - Starry Starry Night Actor as himself N/A
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1999 Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died Actor Self N/A
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1997 Garth Live from Central Park Actor Self - Guest 59
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1982 The Flight of Dragons Actor The Balladeer (voice) 60
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1982 The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time Actor Self 59
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1979 Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker Actor 59
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Till Tomorrow: Don McLean Actor Self N/A
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The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Flashback to 1973 Actor Self N/A
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Sound
1982 The Flight of Dragons Sound Musician 60
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1982 The Flight of Dragons Sound Vocals 60
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