Don Was

Don Was

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.

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Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits

1975 • as Self

Behind the Music

Behind the Music

1997 • as Self

Pete the Cat

Pete the Cat

2017 • as Neville (voice)

Les Nuls, l'émission

Les Nuls, l'émission

1990 • as Self - Musical Guest

A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born

2018 • as Super Group Bassist / Leader

Classic Albums

Classic Albums

1997 • as Self

Filmography

2024

The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/21/2024
Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony
Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony
as Self - interviewee
Movie - Released: 10/18/2024

2023

Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari
Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/23/2023

2022

Let There Be Drums!
Let There Be Drums!
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/28/2022

2021

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/19/2021

2019

Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/14/2019

2018

A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
as Super Group Bassist / Leader
Movie - Released: 10/3/2018

2017

Pete the Cat
Pete the Cat
as Neville (voice)
TV - Released: 12/25/2017

2016

The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/11/2016

2015

Danny Collins
Danny Collins
as Danny's Band
Movie - Released: 3/19/2015

2014

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
as Self - Bass
Movie - Released: 2/9/2014
ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/22/2014
Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/20/2014

2012

Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story
Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/17/2012

2006

American Revolutions: The Highwaymen
American Revolutions: The Highwaymen
as Himself
Movie - Released: 9/26/2006

2002

The Country Bears
The Country Bears
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/26/2002

1999

Behind the Life of Chris Gaines
Behind the Life of Chris Gaines
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/24/1999
Seeing Through Paul
Seeing Through Paul
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/6/1999

1997

The Beach Boys and The Satan
The Beach Boys and The Satan
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/17/1997
Classic Albums
Classic Albums
as Self
TV - Released: 4/14/1997
Behind the Music
Behind the Music
as Self
TV - Released: 8/17/1997

1996

Wiseguy
Wiseguy
as Mayvers
Movie - Released: 5/2/1996

1993

Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work
Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/31/1993
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
Movie - Released: 3/2/1993

1990

The Freshman
The Freshman
as Guitarist for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 7/20/1990
Les Nuls, l'émission
Les Nuls, l'émission
as Self - Musical Guest
TV - Released: 10/13/1990

1975

Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits
as Self
TV - Released: 1/1/1975

Unknown

Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
as Self
Movie