Don Van Vliet
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 15, 1941
- Died
- December 17, 2010
- Birthplace
- Glendale, California, USA
Don Van Vliet, born Don Glen Vliet, was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist best known by the stage name Captain Beefheart. He conducted a rotating ensemble called the Magic Band, with whom he recorded 13 studio albums between 1964 and 1982.
Filmography
Zappa 2020
as Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)
Captain Beefheart: Under Review 2006
as Captain Beefheart
Derailroaded 2005
as Self (archive footage)
Mint Royale: Blue Song 2003
Music
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart 1997
as Himself
Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff 1994
as Himself, Music
- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Beatclub 1972
Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Beatclub 1972 1972
Actor
Lick My Decals Off, Baby 1971
as Captain Beefheart, Writer
Frank Zappa 1971
as Self
Burnt Weeny Sandwich 1969
as Self
Credits from TMDB.