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.

Filmography

• 2006Captain Beefheart: Under Review — Captain Beefheart
• 2003Mint Royale: Blue Song — Music
• 1994Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff — Himself, Music
• 1972Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Beatclub 1972
• 1971Lick My Decals Off, Baby — Captain Beefheart, Writer

Appearances as themselves (5)

• 2020Zappa — Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)
• 2005Derailroaded — Self (archive footage)
• 1997The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart — Himself
• 1971Frank Zappa — Self
• 1969Burnt Weeny Sandwich — Self