
Don Was
Known for Production · 31 credits
- Born
- 1952-09-13 (age 73)
- Place of birth
- Detroit, Michigan USA
- Also known as
- 돈 워스 · דון אדוארד פאגנסון · דון וואז
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.
Known For
TV Shows (6)
Movies (25)

A Star Is Born
2018
as Super Group Bassist / Leader

Danny Collins
2015
as Danny's Band

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

The Country Bears
2002
as Self

The Beach Boys
2024
as Self

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

Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story
2012
as Self

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
2021
as Self

The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
2016
as Self

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
1993
as Self

Wiseguy
1996
as Mayvers

Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
2024
as Self

Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work
1993
as Self

The Beach Boys and The Satan
1997
as Self

Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari
2023
as Self

Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
2014
as Self

Behind the Life of Chris Gaines
1999
as Self

Let There Be Drums!
2022
as Self

ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
2014
as Self

American Revolutions: The Highwaymen
2006
as Self

Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
2019
as Self

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

Mon nom est Johnny
2021
as Self

The Country Bears Concert for America
2002
as Self

Seeing Through Paul
1999
as Self
About 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. With 31 credits spanning from 1975 to 2024, Don Was has appeared in 25 films and 6 TV shows.
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Most Popular Don Was Movies
- A Star Is Born (2018) — as Super Group Bassist / Leader
- Danny Collins (2015) — as Danny's Band
- The Freshman (1990) — as Guitarist for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)
- The Country Bears (2002) — as Self
- The Beach Boys (2024) — as Self
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