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.
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Acting History
2020
Zappa as Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)
2006Captain Beefheart: Under Review as Captain Beefheart
2005Derailroaded as Self (archive footage)
1997The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart as Himself
1994Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff as Himself
1971Lick My Decals Off, Baby as Captain Beefheart
1971Frank Zappa: A Day With Frank as Self
1969Burnt Weeny Sandwich as Self