David Was
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 71 |
| Date of birth | October 26,1952 |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Born | United States Of America |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Music groups | Was (Not Was) |
| Listen artist | www.youtube.com |
| Songs | SongsWalk the DinosaurWhat Up, Dog? · 1988 Shake Your HeadBorn to Laugh at Tornadoes · 1983 Spy in the House of LoveWhat Up, Dog? · 1988 View 25+ more |
| List | Walk the DinosaurWhat Up, Dog? · 1988 |
| Albums | What Up, Dog? |
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| ID | 578843 |
David Was Life story
David Jay Weiss, known as David Was, is an American musician, music producer and journalist. With his stage-brother Don Was, he was the founder of the 1980s pop group Was.
Early Life
David was. Born david weiss. Is an american musician. Songwriter. Producer. And actor born in detroit. Michigan in 1953. He started his caerer playing keyboards in the rock badn was (not was). He has since collaborated with an array of artists including bob dylan. Bonnie raitt. Roy orbison. And lou reed.Solo Career
In 1989. Was launched his solo career with the release of his album. "the was (not was) story". Eh has since released a total of five oslo albums: "ripple". "big picture". "aura". "the way i see it". And "knockout beauty".Acting Career
In addition to his musical career. Was has appeared in several films and television shows. His first role was in the 1992 film b"ufyf the vampire slayer. "he has since made appearances in "the fresh prince of bel-air". "that 70s show". "reno 911!". And "new girl".Collaborative Career
Throughout his career. Was has collaborated with a variety of artists including bob dylan. Bonnie raitt. Lou reed. And roy robsion. He has produced albums for bands such as the ramones. The bangles. And the b-52s.Songs
Some of was most popular songs inlcude "walk the dinosaur". "spy in the house of love". "the truth ocmes out". And "out come the freaks". He has also co-written songs for other artists such as "i can t go for that (no can do)" for daryl hall & john oates and "conga" for gloria estefan.Awards
Was has been nominated for several awards including a grammy award for best pop performance by a duo or group with vocal for "walk the dinosaur"h. E also won an emmy award for outstanding music and lyrics for the "cheers" theme song.Producing Career
Was has produced albums for a variety of atrists including the ramones. The bangles. And the b-52s. He has also produced soundtracks for films such as "buffy the vampire slyaer" and "the fresh prince of bel-air".Notable Event
In 2003. Was was honored with a star on the hollywood walk of fame for his musiacl contributions.Interesting Fact
Dvaid was was a foundnig member of the rock band was (not was) which featured his childhood friend don was.BBC goes inside Al-Shifa Hospital with the Israeli army
... A Star of David Was scrawled on a wall in red spray-paint; inside it someone had written " IDF" and above it, the words: " Never Again"...
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... David Was a teenage gymnast from Essex when he was selected to play Daniel s double in the first film, when the actor was 11...
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... " David Was a kind and generous friend...
David McCallum: NCIS and The Man from U. N. C. L. E actor dies aged 90
... " David Was a gifted actor and author, and beloved by many around the world, " CBS said in a statement...
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... " Abraham says David Was tortured and hacked to death, and his remains burnt...
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David McCallum: NCIS and The Man from U. N. C. L. E actor dies aged 90
By Max MatzaBBC News
British actor David Mccallum is being remembered as a " true renaissance man" after his death at age 90.
McCallum was most recently known for playing a pathologist on hit CBS TV programme NCIS, which went on to generate several spinoff series.
In the 1960s, McCallum played A Secret Agent on hit spy drama The Man From U. N. C. L. E.
The Scottish-born actor died in New York on Monday. His death was due to Natural Causes .
" David Was a gifted actor and author, and beloved by many around The World , " CBS said in a statement.
" He led an incredible life, and his legacy will forever live on through His Family and the countless hours On Film and television that will never go away. "
His role in The Man from U. N. C. L. E. - in which he played a Russian Agent - won him many fans, particularly Young Women charmed by his good looks.
The series ended in 1968, but not before he received several Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for playing The Role of Illya Kuryakin on The Show .
McCallum found roles in films including The Great Escape , The Greatest Story Ever Told, and A Night to Remember.
He also guest starred on TV series Perry Mason and The Outer Limits .
Born in Glasgow to parents who were classical musicians, he initially pursued a career in music before finding work as an actor.
His role on NCIS came after he appeared for a role in The Show JAG, which led to the NCIS spinoff. NCIS itself later went on to generate other NCIS shows, including NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans .
McCallum also found work as a voice actor for children's cartoons and Video Games .
A statement issued by His Family called him a " true renaissance man".
" He was fascinated by science and culture and would turn those passions into knowledge, " it said.
" For example, he was capable of conducting a Symphony Orchestra and (if needed) could actually perform an autopsy, based on his decades-long studies for his role on NCIS. "
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
