Portrait of Don Was

Don Was

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Sep 13 1952
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan USA
Don Was is 72 years old
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Poster of Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony
Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony
Don Was was
72 in Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony
as 'Self - interviewee'.
Fri, Oct 18 2024
Poster of The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys
Don Was was
71 in The Beach Boys
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 21 2024
Poster of Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari
Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari
Don Was was
71 in Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 23 2023
Poster of Let There Be Drums!
Let There Be Drums!
Don Was was
70 in Let There Be Drums!
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 28 2022
Poster of Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Don Was was
69 in Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 19 2021
Poster of Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
Don Was was
66 in Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 14 2019
Poster of A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
Don Was was
66 in A Star Is Born
as 'Super Group Bassist / Leader'.
Wed, Oct 03 2018
Poster of The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
Don Was was
64 in The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 11 2016
Poster of Danny Collins
Danny Collins
Don Was was
62 in Danny Collins
as 'Danny's Band'.
Thu, Mar 19 2015
Poster of ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
Don Was was
62 in ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 22 2014
Poster of The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
Don Was was
61 in The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
as 'Self - Bass'.
Sun, Feb 09 2014
Poster of Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
Don Was was
61 in Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 20 2014
Poster of Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story
Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story
Don Was was
59 in Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 17 2012
Poster of American Revolutions: The Highwaymen
American Revolutions: The Highwaymen
Don Was was
54 in American Revolutions: The Highwaymen
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Sep 26 2006
Poster of The Country Bears
The Country Bears
Don Was was
49 in The Country Bears
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 26 2002
Poster of Seeing Through Paul
Seeing Through Paul
Don Was was
47 in Seeing Through Paul
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 06 1999
Poster of Behind the Life of Chris Gaines
Behind the Life of Chris Gaines
Don Was was
47 in Behind the Life of Chris Gaines
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 24 1999
Poster of The Beach Boys and The Satan
The Beach Boys and The Satan
Don Was was
45 in The Beach Boys and The Satan
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 17 1997
Poster of Wiseguy
Wiseguy
Don Was was
43 in Wiseguy
as 'Mayvers'.
Thu, May 02 1996
Poster of Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work
Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work
Don Was was
41 in Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 31 1993
Poster of Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
Don Was was
40 in Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
Tue, Mar 02 1993
Poster of The Freshman
The Freshman
Don Was was
37 in The Freshman
as 'Guitarist for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 20 1990
Poster of Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
Don Was will be
72+ in Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
as 'Self'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Pete the Cat
Pete the Cat
Don Was was
65+ in Pete the Cat
as 'Neville (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 25 2017
Poster of Behind the Music
Behind the Music
Don Was was
44+ in Behind the Music
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 17 1997
Poster of Classic Albums
Classic Albums
Don Was was
44+ in Classic Albums
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 1997
Poster of Les Nuls, l'émission
Les Nuls, l'émission
Don Was was
38+ in Les Nuls, l'émission
as 'Self - Musical Guest'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 13 1990
Poster of Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits
Don Was was
22+ in Austin City Limits
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1975