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Don Was

Production
73 years oldDetroit, 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.

Personal Details

Born
September 13, 1952
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Detroit, Michigan USA
Known For
Production

Also Known As

돈 워스
דון אדוארד פאגנסון
דון וואז

Movies (33)

Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony

Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony

as Self - interviewee

2024

The Beach Boys
6.6

The Beach Boys

as Self

2024

Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari
7.4

Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari

as Self

2023

Let There Be Drums!
6.8

Let There Be Drums!

as Self

2022

Mon nom est Johnny

Mon nom est Johnny

as Self

2021

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
6.2

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

as Self

2021

Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
6.9

Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes

as Self

2019

A Star Is Born
7.5

A Star Is Born

as Super Group Bassist / Leader

2018

The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
6.0

The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris

as Self

2016

Danny Collins
6.7

Danny Collins

as Danny's Band

2015

ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014

ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014

as Self

2014

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
7.1

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

as Self - Bass

2014

Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
6.0

Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love

as Self

2014

The Rolling Stones: Grrr!

The Rolling Stones: Grrr!

Producer (Production)

2012

Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story

Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story

as Self

2012

American Revolutions: The Highwaymen
10.0

American Revolutions: The Highwaymen

as Self

2006

Forever Is a Long, Long Time

Forever Is a Long, Long Time

Director (Directing)

2004

The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Stadium Show

The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Stadium Show

Sound (Sound)

2003

The Country Bears
4.7

The Country Bears

as Self

2002

The Country Bears Concert for America

The Country Bears Concert for America

as Self

2002

Seeing Through Paul

Seeing Through Paul

as Self

1999

Behind the Life of Chris Gaines

Behind the Life of Chris Gaines

as Self

1999

Hope Floats
6.4

Hope Floats

Executive Music Producer (Crew)

1998

The Beach Boys and The Satan
3.0

The Beach Boys and The Satan

as Self

1997

Wiseguy
4.2

Wiseguy

as Mayvers

1996

The Rolling Stones: Live from London 1995
8.0

The Rolling Stones: Live from London 1995

Producer (Production)

1995

The Rolling Stones: Live from Paris 1995
9.0

The Rolling Stones: Live from Paris 1995

Producer (Production)

1995

Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
6.7

Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

Director (Directing)

1995

The Rolling Stones: Live from Amsterdam 1995
9.0

The Rolling Stones: Live from Amsterdam 1995

Music Supervisor (Sound)

1995

Backbeat
6.1

Backbeat

Original Music Composer (Sound)

1994

Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work

Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work

as Self

1993

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
7.5

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration

as Self

1993

The Freshman
6.3

The Freshman

as Guitarist for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)

1990

TV Shows (5)