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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
January 15, 1941
Died
December 17, 2010 (age 69)
Place of Birth
Glendale, California, USA
Also Known As
Captain Beefheart
Bloodshot Rollin' Red
Don Van Vliet
Biography
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.
Known For
Film
Zappa
Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)
2020
Film
Derailroaded
Self (archive footage)
2005
Film
Frank Zappa
Self
1971
Film
Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff
Himself
1994
Film
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
Himself
1997
Film
Captain Beefheart: Under Review
Captain Beefheart
2006
Film
Burnt Weeny Sandwich
Self
1969
Film
Lick My Decals Off, Baby
Captain Beefheart
1971
Film
Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Beatclub 1972
1972
Filmography
2020FilmZappaas Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)2006FilmCaptain Beefheart: Under Reviewas Captain Beefheart2005FilmDerailroadedas Self (archive footage)1997FilmThe Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheartas Himself1994FilmDon Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuffas Himself1972FilmCaptain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Beatclub 19721971FilmLick My Decals Off, Babyas Captain Beefheart1971FilmFrank Zappaas Self1969FilmBurnt Weeny Sandwichas Self