Don Was

Don Was

Production

Personal Info

gender

Male

birthday

September 13, 1952 (73 yrs)

place of birth

Detroit, Michigan USA

also known as

돈 워스 · דון אדוארד פאגנסון · דון וואז

total credits

25 movies

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.

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Known For

A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born

as Super Group Bassist / Leader

The Freshman

The Freshman

as Guitarist for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)

Danny Collins

Danny Collins

as Danny's Band

The Country Bears

The Country Bears

as Self

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

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

as Self - Bass

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration

as Self

Filmography

25 credits · sorted by popularity · swipe or use arrows

A Star Is Born
7.5

A Star Is Born

2018as Super Group Bassist / Leader
The Freshman
6.3

The Freshman

1990as Guitarist for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)
Danny Collins
6.7

Danny Collins

2015as Danny's Band
The Country Bears
4.7

The Country Bears

2002as Self
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
7.1

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

2014as Self - Bass
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
7.5

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration

1993as Self
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson

Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson

as Self
The Beach Boys
6.5

The Beach Boys

2024as Self
Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari
7.6

Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari

2023as Self
Let There Be Drums!
6.8

Let There Be Drums!

2022as Self
Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work
7.0

Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work

1993as Self
Mon nom est Johnny

Mon nom est Johnny

2021as Self
Wiseguy
5.9

Wiseguy

1996as Mayvers
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
6.2

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

2021as Self
Behind the Life of Chris Gaines
8.0

Behind the Life of Chris Gaines

1999as Self
ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014

ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014

2014as Self
American Revolutions: The Highwaymen
10.0

American Revolutions: The Highwaymen

2006as Self
Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story

Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story

2012as Self
Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
6.9

Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes

2019as Self
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
6.0

The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris

2016as Self
Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
6.0

Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love

2014as Self
The Country Bears Concert for America

The Country Bears Concert for America

2002as Self
Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony

Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony

2024as Self - interviewee
The Beach Boys and The Satan
5.0

The Beach Boys and The Satan

1997as Self
Seeing Through Paul

Seeing Through Paul

1999as Self