
Don Was
Production • Born 1952-09-13
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!
Movie • 2022
Self

Wiseguy
Movie • 1996
Mayvers

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Movie • 2021
Self

A Star Is Born
Movie • 2018
Super Group Bassist / Leader

Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work
Movie • 1993
Self

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
Movie • 1993
Self

Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari
Movie • 2023
Self

The Beach Boys
Movie • 2024
Self

The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
Movie • 2016
Self

The Freshman
Movie • 1990
Guitarist for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)

Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story
Movie • 2012
Self

American Revolutions: The Highwaymen
Movie • 2006
Self

The Country Bears
Movie • 2002
Self

Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
Movie • 2019
Self

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
Movie • 2014
Self - Bass

ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
Movie • 2014
Self

The Beach Boys and The Satan
Movie • 1997
Self

Behind the Life of Chris Gaines
Movie • 1999
Self

Danny Collins
Movie • 2015
Danny's Band

Seeing Through Paul
Movie • 1999
Self

Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
Movie • 2014
Self

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

Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony
Movie • 2024
Self - interviewee

Mon nom est Johnny
Movie • 2021
Self

The Country Bears Concert for America
Movie • 2002
Self

Austin City Limits
TV • 1975
Self

Pete the Cat
TV • 2017
Neville (voice)

Classic Albums
TV • 1997
Self

Behind the Music
TV • 1997
Self

Les Nuls, l'émission
TV • 1990
Self - Musical Guest