Don Was

Don Was

Born: September 13, 1952

Movies for Don Was...

The Beach Boys
Title: The Beach Boys
Character: Self
Released: May 24, 2024
Type: Movie
A celebration of The Beach Boys—the legendary band that revolutionized pop music—and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.
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Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari
Title: Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari
Character: Self
Released: October 23, 2023
Type: Movie
The documentary film tells the story of Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari through his words and those of colleagues and friends such as Bono, Sting, Brian May, Paul Young, Andrea Bocelli, Salmo, Francesco Guccini, Francesco De Gregori, Roberto Baggio, Jack Savoretti, Don Was, Randy Jackson and Corrado Rustici. A journey of the soul which, thanks to images coming from Zucchero's private archives and from the "World Wild Tour", his last and triumphant world tour, goes beyond the portrait of a successful musician reaching into the doubts and fragilities of 'man.
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Let There Be Drums!
Title: Let There Be Drums!
Character: Self
Released: October 28, 2022
Type: Movie
Through conversations with the world's greatest drummers, director Justin Kreutzmann explores the importance of music in bringing people together.
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Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Title: Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Character: Self
Released: November 19, 2021
Type: Movie
Join The Beach Boy's Brian Wilson on an intimate journey through his legendary career as he reminisces with Rolling Stone editor and longtime friend, Jason Fine. Featuring a new song written and performed by Wilson and interviews with Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Nick Jonas, Linda Perry, Jim James, Gustavo Dudamel and Al Jardine.
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Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
Title: Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
Character: Self
Released: June 14, 2019
Type: Movie
Explore the vision behind the iconic American jazz record label. Since 1939, Blue Note artists have been encouraged to push creative boundaries in search of uncompromising expressions. Through current recording sessions, rare archive and conversations with iconic Blue Note artists, the film reveals an intimate perspective of a legacy that continues to be vital in today’s political climate.
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A Star Is Born
Title: A Star Is Born
Character: Super Group Bassist / Leader
Released: October 3, 2018
Type: Movie
Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer — until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
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Title: Pete the Cat
Character: Neville (voice)
Released: December 25, 2017
Type: TV
Along with his pals - Callie Cat, Grumpy Toad, Sally Squirrel, Emma the Quebecoise Pug, Gustavo the Platypus, Pete brings you along on their adventures. Whether learning to conquer his fears of the waves, meeting the new platypus on the block, starting a band with his friends or chasing a trick-or-treating ghost, Pete and his pals always try to keep cool, keep kind and keep rocking.
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The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
Title: The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
Character: Self
Released: November 11, 2016
Type: Movie
A once-in-a-lifetime concert celebrating 15 million record-selling 13 time Grammy Award-winning, three-time CMA Award recipient, and two-time Americana Awards winner, Emmylou Harris. Recorded at the famous DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. January 10, 2015.
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Danny Collins
Title: Danny Collins
Character: Danny's Band
Released: March 19, 2015
Type: Movie
An ageing hard-living 1970s rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon.
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ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
Title: ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
Character: Self
Released: November 22, 2014
Type: Movie
Austin City Limits (ACL) heads to Nashville for a special broadcast featuring performance highlights from this year’s Americana Honors & Awards. ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014 premieres this Saturday, November 22, on PBS stations across the United States and includes performances from Robert Plant and Ry Cooder, among many others. The show was recorded live at the Americana Music Association's 13th Annual Honors & Awards ceremony at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium in September.
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The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
Title: The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
Character: Self - Bass
Released: February 9, 2014
Type: Movie
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, this magnificent star-studded tribute salutes the Fab Four. Appearing with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were guest musicians Joe Walsh, Gary Clark, Jr., Stevie Wonder, The Eurythmics, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5, Dave Grohl, Katy Perry, Peter Frampton, and more.
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Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
Title: Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
Character: Self
Released: January 20, 2014
Type: Movie
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Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story
Title: Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story
Character: Self
Released: July 17, 2012
Type: Movie
The greatest untold story in Rock and Roll history as revealed by the musicians,artists and people that lived it
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American Revolutions: The Highwaymen
Title: American Revolutions: The Highwaymen
Character: Himself
Released: September 26, 2006
Type: Movie
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The Country Bears
Title: The Country Bears
Character: Self
Released: July 26, 2002
Type: Movie
For Beary Barrington, The Country Bears' young #1 fan, fitting in with his all-too-human family is proving im-paws-ible. When he runs away to find Country Bear Hall and his heroes, he discovers the venue that made them famous is near foreclosure. Beary hightails it over the river and through the woods to get the Bears in the Band back together for an all-out reunion concert to save Country Bear Hall.
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Seeing Through Paul
Title: Seeing Through Paul
Character: Self
Released: December 6, 1999
Type: Movie
Ondi Timoner follows Paul Westerberg around his hometown of Minneapolis during the making of his third solo album, Suicaine Gratifaction.
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Behind the Life of Chris Gaines
Title: Behind the Life of Chris Gaines
Character: Self
Released: November 24, 1999
Type: Movie
To promote the release of his album Garth Brooks in... The Life of Chris Gaines, Garth Brooks appeared as Chris Gaines in a television "mockumentary," a version of VH1's seminal cable classic Behind the Music, featuring a totally made-up tale that just may be the greatest rock n' roll documentary ever made. This piece of art has everything that makes the story of being a rockstar fucking cool. It has childhood trauma, record label trauma, death, disfigurement, a plane crash, a car crash, sex addiction, redemption, a house fire, random unexplained commentary from Billy Joel, and more sex addiction.
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The Beach Boys and The Satan
Title: The Beach Boys and The Satan
Character: Self
Released: October 17, 1997
Type: Movie
A German documentary that explores the darker side of the Beach Boys, primarily focusing on Brian Wilson and the Pet Sounds album, with detours to the Manson Family.
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Title: Behind the Music
Character: Self
Released: August 17, 1997
Type: TV
An intimate look into the personal lives of pop music's greatest and most influential artists.
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Title: Classic Albums
Character: Self
Released: April 14, 1997
Type: TV
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
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Wiseguy
Title: Wiseguy
Character: Mayvers
Released: May 2, 1996
Type: Movie
Vinnie Terranova is back, foiling a staged kidnaping of computer mogul Paul Callendar's son in order to probe possible inside information brokering. Meanwhile, McPike is having a hard time working with his young boss, who feels Terranova and McPike are dinosaurs not worth supporting.
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Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work
Title: Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1993
Type: Movie
Interviews with celebrities such as Joan Baez, Jackson Browne, Dennis Hopper and Willie Nelson examine the remarkable career of actor-performer Kris Kristofferson, who successfully bridged the gap between Hollywood and Nashville. From his mastery of the "New Nashville" sound on his 1972 album "Jesus Was a Capricorn" to his role in the 1974 film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, Kristofferson has shown an agility that's hard to match.
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Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
Title: Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
Released: March 2, 1993
Type: Movie
On October 16, 1992, an impressive and eclectic group of artists gathered at Madison Square Garden in New York City for the purpose of celebrating the music of Bob Dylan on the occasion of his 30th anniversary of recording. Bringing together musical greats as far-flung as Johnny Cash and Eddie Vedder, The Clancy Brothers and Lou Reed, the four-hour show celebrated a truly remarkable lifetime of songs in front of a sold-out audience of over 18,000. Warmly dubbed the Bobfest by participant Neil Young, the show was broadcast around the world and featured a cast of musical notables performing carefully chosen and often surprising selections from the incomparable Dylan songbook. At evening's end, the man of honor himself appeared on stage and gracefully brought it all back home again. In a world where all-star celebrity gatherings have become commonplace, the Bob Dylan celebration stood out as, first and foremost, a legitimately memorable musical event.
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The Freshman
Title: The Freshman
Character: Guitarist for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)
Released: July 20, 1990
Type: Movie
After a film student gets his belongings stolen, he meets a mobster bearing a startling resemblance to a certain cinematic godfather. Soon, he finds himself caught up in a caper involving endangered species and fine dining.
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Title: Austin City Limits
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1975
Type: TV
Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.