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Don Van Vliet (1941–2010)
Don Van Vliet was born on January 15, 1941 in Glendale, California, USA as Don Glen Vliet. He was married to Janet Lorelle Jenkins. He died on December 17, 2010 in Trinidad, California.
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Born:in Glendale, California, USADied:(age 69) in Trinidad, California, USA |
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2015
A Bigger Splash
(performer: "Observatory Crest" - as Captain Beefhart) / (writer: "Observatory Crest")
2014
Chronospunk! The Pursuit of Who?
(performer: "They Call Him The Doctor" - as Captain Beefheart)
2011
Fresh Meat
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.7
(2011)
... (writer: "Low Yo Yo Stuff" - uncredited)
Entourage
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2008) (writer - 1 episode, 2008)
- Return to Queens Blvd
(2008)
... (performer: "Zig Zag Wanderer" - uncredited) / (writer: "Zig Zag Wanderer" - uncredited)
Parashat Ha-Shavua
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2008) (writer - 1 episode, 2008)
- VaYakhel
(2008)
... (performer: "Observatory Crest" - as Captain Beefheart) / (writer: "Observatory Crest" - as Captain Beefheart)
1998
The Big Lebowski
(performer: "Her Eyes Are a Blue Million Miles" - as Captain Beefheart) / (writer: "Her Eyes Are a Blue Million Miles" - as Don Vliet)
1994
Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff
(TV Short documentary) (writer: "What Are We Gonna Do With You", "Evening Bell")
1979
WKRP in Cincinnati
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Contest Nobody Could Win
(1979)
... (writer: "Suction Prints")
Van Oekel's Discohoek
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1974) (writer - 1 episode, 1974)
- Episode #1.4
(1974)
... (performer: "Upon the my-o-my" - as Captain Beefheart) / (writer: "Upon the my-o-my")
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Other Works:
CD (as Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band): "The Mirror Man Sessions" (Buddah). See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 1 Interview | 3 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Official Sites:
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I don't like getting out when I could be painting. And when I'm painting, I don't want anybody else around. See more »Trademark:
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