Don Was

Don Was

Production • Born 1952-09-13

Production1Detroit, Michigan USA

Biography

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.

Filmography

30 credits
Let There Be Drums!

Let There Be Drums!

Movie • 2022

Self

Wiseguy

Wiseguy

Movie • 1996

Mayvers

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

Movie • 2021

Self

A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born

Movie • 2018

Super Group Bassist / Leader

Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work

Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work

Movie • 1993

Self

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration

Movie • 1993

Self

Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari

Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari

Movie • 2023

Self

The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys

Movie • 2024

Self

The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris

The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris

Movie • 2016

Self

The Freshman

The Freshman

Movie • 1990

Guitarist for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)

Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story

Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story

Movie • 2012

Self

American Revolutions: The Highwaymen

American Revolutions: The Highwaymen

Movie • 2006

Self

The Country Bears

The Country Bears

Movie • 2002

Self

Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes

Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes

Movie • 2019

Self

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles

Movie • 2014

Self - Bass

ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014

ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014

Movie • 2014

Self

The Beach Boys and The Satan

The Beach Boys and The Satan

Movie • 1997

Self

Behind the Life of Chris Gaines

Behind the Life of Chris Gaines

Movie • 1999

Self

Danny Collins

Danny Collins

Movie • 2015

Danny's Band

Seeing Through Paul

Seeing Through Paul

Movie • 1999

Self

Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love

Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love

Movie • 2014

Self

Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson

Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson

Movie

Self

Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony

Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony

Movie • 2024

Self - interviewee

Mon nom est Johnny

Mon nom est Johnny

Movie • 2021

Self

The Country Bears Concert for America

The Country Bears Concert for America

Movie • 2002

Self

Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits

TV • 1975

Self

Pete the Cat

Pete the Cat

TV • 2017

Neville (voice)

Classic Albums

Classic Albums

TV • 1997

Self

Behind the Music

Behind the Music

TV • 1997

Self

Les Nuls, l'émission

Les Nuls, l'émission

TV • 1990

Self - Musical Guest