Don Was

Don Was

Known for

Producing

Born

September 13, 1952 (age 74)

Birthplace

Detroit, 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.

Best known work

A Star Is Born

2018

Danny Collins

Danny Collins

2015

Hope Floats

Hope Floats

1998

The Freshman

The Freshman

1990

The Country Bears

The Country Bears

2002

Backbeat

Backbeat

1994

The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys

2024

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

2021

Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits

1975

Behind the Music

Behind the Music

1997

Filmography

TBA
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
as Self
2024
Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony
as Self - interviewee
2024
The Beach Boys
as Self
2023
Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari
as Self
2022
Let There Be Drums!
as Self
2021
Mon nom est Johnny
as Self
2021
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
as Self
2019
Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
as Self
2018
A Star Is Born
as Super Group Bassist / Leader
2017
Pete the CatTV
as Neville (voice) (78 episodes)
2016
SoundbreakingTV
as Self (5 episodes)
2016
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
as Self
2015
Danny Collins
as Danny's Band
2014
ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
as Self
2014
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
as Self - Bass
2014
Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
as Self
2012
The Rolling Stones: Grrr!
Producer
2012
Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story
as Self
2006
American Revolutions: The Highwaymen
as Self
2004
Forever Is a Long, Long Time
Director
2003
The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Stadium Show
Sound
2002
That Was ThenTV
Original Music Composer
2002
The Country Bears
as Self
2002
The Country Bears Concert for America
as Self
1999
Seeing Through Paul
as Self