Don McLean

Acting

Don McLean

Born 1945-10-02

Donald McLean III (born October 2, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, known to fans as the "American Troubadour" or "King of the Trail". He is best known for his 1971 hit "American Pie", an eight-and-a-half-minute folk rock song that has been referred to as a "cultural touchstone". His other hit singles include "Vincent", "Dreidel", "Castles in the Air", and "Wonderful Baby", as well as renditions of Roy Orbison's "Crying" and the Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You".

Acting credits

The Flight of Dragons poster
6.7

The realm of magic is being threatened by the realm of logic, so the green wizard, Carolinus, decides to shield it for all time. Ommadon, the evil red wizard, stands in his way. Carolinus then calls for a quest that is to be led by a man named Peter Dickinson, who is the first man of both the realms of science and magic. It is Peter's job to defeat Ommadon.

The Flight of Dragons

1982

Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation poster
7.0

Explores the music scene in Greenwich Village, New York in the '60s and early '70s. The film highlights some of the finest singer/songwriters of the day.

Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation

2013

Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker poster
6.6

A rebellious 17-year-old girl ignores parental advice and joins her friends as a beach-bound regular on the local hitchhiking circuit, being picked up, ultimately, by a homicidal maniac.

Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker

1979

The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" poster
6.0

With a narrative running deeper than a catchy tune and cryptic verses, “American Pie” is a musical phenomenon woven deep into the history of American culture, entertaining audiences around the world for over 50 years. This documentary tells the stories of the people who were a part of this moment from the beginning, shows the point of view of a new generation of artists who are motivated by the same values and ideas that inspired the song’s creation, and highlights cultural moments in America’s history that are as relevant now as they were in 1971, when the song was released.

The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"

2022

Garth Live from Central Park poster
8.5

This was the ultimate Garth Brooks fan's dream-a free live performance in Central Park. Garth gave a good showing in it, and I loved his performances of all his classic songs, such as "Unanswered Prayers, "The Dance," and "Friends in Low Places." While there weren't any of the high-kinetic, ultra-energetic stage movements usually reserved for the arena shows Garth gives, it was still worth the video purchase. Garth's performance was terrific, and the audience members obviously loved it as they sang along with all of his songs. You will find yourself doing the same.

Garth Live from Central Park

1997

The Real Love poster
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The world premiere of this unique musical is here to experience in all its grand excitement. Relive the unforgettable love story of Thanh, a tender-hearted Aulacese (Vietnamese) woman helping war-torn refugees, and the handsome German physician Rolf. From Âu Lạc (Vietnam) to Germany and into the deepest reaches of the Himalayan mountains, Thanh goes on an adventurous journey of self-discovery, spirit and love. Original music by Academy, Grammy, Tony and Emmy Award-winning composers; Tony and Academy Award-winning stars in a 38-member company; and a 21-piece orchestra.

The Real Love

2012

The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time poster
7.8

Documentary about the blacklisted folk group The Weavers, and the events leading up to their triumphant return to Carnegie Hall.

The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time

1982

The Lost Daughter poster
3.7

The rich Westerner embarks on a journey to find his daughter who vanished in Montreal and Zurich. The disappearance is linked to a sect that selects its followers for its heritage, education and physical beauty.

The Lost Daughter

1997

When Woodstock Was Young poster
NR

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When Woodstock Was Young

2009

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On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson.

Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died

1999

Buddy Holly: Rave On poster
7.5

Documentary following the life of rock 'n' roll legend Buddy Holly.

Buddy Holly: Rave On

2017

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Flashback to 1973 poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Flashback to 1973

Don McLean: American Pie poster
4.3

The story behind the “American Pie” album featuring all new interviews with Don McLean, the producer Ed Freeman and musicians involved in making the record.

Don McLean: American Pie

2017

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Don McLean performs live in Austin, Texas at the Paramount Theatre for this program. Best known for the ubiquitous "American Pie," McLean has been a premier singer/songwriter since the 1960s. This live concert was recorded for PBS and features a career spanning set of songs. Songs: Castles in the Air, Jerusalem, Crossroads, You Gave Me a Mountain, Crying, Singin' the Blues, Vincent (Starry, Starry Night), Angry Words, Raining in My Heart (with Nanci Griffith), And I Love You So (with Nanci Griffith), Fashion Victim, If We Try, It Was a Very Good Year, You're My Little Darlin', American Pie. Includes Photo Gallery; Biographies; Discography; Concert Footage from the '70s, '80s, '90s.

Don McLean: Starry, Starry Night

2001

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This Robert Elfstrom film Follows Don McLean in a series of concerts, where he sings his most popular songs, American Pie, Vincent, Empty Chairs etc.

Till Tomorrow: Don McLean