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Don McLean

Don McLean

Actor · born 2 October 1945

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".

Where to start: The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" (2022).

As actor 9

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Don McLean movie?

By viewer score, The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" (2022) at 5.9/10.

What are Don McLean’s most popular movies?

The Flight of Dragons.

How many movies has Don McLean made?

9 films on TMDB, 9 as actor.

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