Don Was

Production

25Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 13, 1952

Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan USA

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.

Best Don Was Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Don Was's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

American Revolutions: The Highwaymen —

American Revolutions: The Highwaymen

2006•Documentary

★7.5

★7.5

A Star Is Born — Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up

A Star Is Born

2018•Music

★7.5

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration (1993) movie poster

★7.5

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration — On October 16, 1992, an impressive and eclectic group of artists gathered at Madison Square Garden in New York City for

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration

1993•Music

★7.4

Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari (2023) movie poster

★7.4

Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari — The documentary film tells the story of Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari through his words and those of colleagues and friends

Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari

2023•Documentary

★7.1

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles (2014) movie poster

★7.1

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles — In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, this magnificent star-s

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

2014•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Don Was.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony	Self - interviewee	Flop	Similar →
2024	The Beach Boys	Self	Hit	Similar →
2023	Zucchero \| Sugar Fornaciari	Self	Hit	Similar →
2022	Let There Be Drums!	Self	Hit	Similar →
2021	Mon nom est Johnny	Self	Flop	Similar →
2021	Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road	Self	Average	Similar →
2019	Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes	Self	Hit	Similar →
2018	A Star Is Born	Super Group Bassist / Leader	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris	Self	Average	Similar →
2015	Danny Collins	Danny's Band	Hit	Similar →
2014	ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014	Self	Flop	Similar →
2014	The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles	Self - Bass	Hit	Similar →
2014	Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love	Self	Average	Similar →
2012	Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story	Self	Flop	Similar →
2006	American Revolutions: The Highwaymen	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2002	The Country Bears	Self	Flop	Similar →
2002	The Country Bears Concert for America	Self	Flop	Similar →
1999	Seeing Through Paul	Self	Flop	Similar →
1999	Behind the Life of Chris Gaines	Self	Flop	Similar →
1997	The Beach Boys and The Satan	Self	Flop	Similar →
1996	Wiseguy	Mayvers	Flop	Similar →
1993	Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work	Self	Flop	Similar →
1993	Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1990	The Freshman	Guitarist for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
N/A	Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson	Self	Flop	Similar →

Don Was - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Don Was?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Don Was is "American Revolutions: The Highwaymen" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Don Was acted in?

Don Was has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Don Was?

Other notable films include "A Star Is Born", "Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration", and "Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari".