Don Van Vliet
Acting
January 15, 1941 — December 17, 2010Glendale, 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.
Known for
2020Zappa
Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)
2006Captain Beefheart: Under Review
Captain Beefheart
2005Derailroaded
Self (archive footage)
1997The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
Himself
1994Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff
Himself
1971Frank Zappa
Self
1971Lick My Decals Off, Baby
Captain Beefheart
1969Burnt Weeny Sandwich
Self