Donald Fagen Net Worth
Publish date: 2024-04-28
Donald Jay Fagen net worth is
$15 Million
Donald Jay Fagen Wiki Biography
Donald Jay Fagen was born on the 10th January 1948, in Passaic, New Jersey USA. He is a musician – singer and songwriter, who is perhaps best known for being the co-founder of Steely Dan, a jazz rock band, together with Walter Becker. They released several albums, including “Countdown To Ecstasy” (1973), “Aja” (1977), “Everything Must Go” (2003), among others. He has released four solo studio albums as well.
Have you ever wondered how rich Donald Fagen is, as of mid-2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that the total size of Donald’s net worth is as high as $15 million, which has been accumulated through his successful career on the music scene now spanning over 50 years. Another source is coming from his career as a writer, releasing a collection of essays and other biographical stories under the title “”Eminent Hipsters” in 2013.
Donald Fagen Net Worth $15 Million
Donald Fagen was raised with a younger sister in a Jewish family by his father, Joseph “Jerry” Fagen, who worked as an accountant, and his mother, Elinor, who was a homemaker and singer in New York’s Catskill Mountains as a child. In his teens, the family moved to South Brunswick, New Jersey, where he attended South Brunswick High School, after which he became a student at Bard College, where he studied English literature. During the 1950s, he showed an interest in music, soon after he went to the Newport Jazz Festival. Afterwards, he learnt to play the piano and sing baritone. While in college, he met his future colleague Walter Becker, a musician.
Donald`s career began in the 1960s, when he was a part of several bands, including Leather Canary, Bad Rock Band, and the Don Fagen Jazz Trio, with his friend and colleague Walter Becker. However, none of the bands achieved much success, and the two formed another band entitled Steely Dan. The band`s first album came out in 1972, entitled “Can`t Buy A Thrill”, which achieved platinum status, increasing Donald`s net worth by a large margin, but also encouraging the two to continue with their musical career. Throughout the 1970s, the band`s popularity went through the roof, and such albums as “Pretzel Logic” (1974), “Katy Lied” (1975), “The Royal Scam” (1976), and “Aja” (1977), achieved platinum status, becoming the main source of Donald`s net worth.
However, the band disbanded in 1981, but before that they released one album more in 1980, entitled “Gaucho”, which also achieved platinum status.
Subsequently, the band reformed in 1993, and since then Fagen and Becker have released two albums “Two Against Nature” in 2000, and “Everything Must Go” in 2003, which has been their latest studio album.
Apart from his successful career as a part of Steely Dan, Donald has also been recognized as a solo artist, releasing four albums so far. “The Nightfly” (1982), which was his debut album, reached No. 11 on the US Billboard 200 chart, and achieving platinum status. He continued in the same rhythm with his second release “Kamakiriad” (1993) reaching No. 10, and achieving gold status in the US, and Canada. His third album came out in 2006, entitled “Morph the Cat”, and his latest studio release is 2012`s “Sunken Condos”, which also added a lot to his net worth.
Thanks to his successful career, Donald has been inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 as a part of Steely Dan.
Speaking about his personal life little is known in the media about Donald Fagen, except the fact that he has been married to Libby Titus since 1993.
Full Name | Donald Fagen |
Net Worth | $15 Million |
Date Of Birth | January 10, 1948 |
Place Of Birth | Passaic, New Jersey, USA |
Height | 5' 10½" (1.79 m) |
Profession | Soundtrack, Composer, Music Department |
Education | Berklee College of Music, Bard College, I.G.Y, New Frontier, Reelin' In the Years |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Libby Titus |
Parents | Joseph "Jerry" Fagen, Elinor Fagen, I.G.Y, New Frontier, Reelin' In the Years |
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/DonaldFagenMusic |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004907 |
Awards | Grammy Award for Album of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Surround Sound Album, I.G.Y, New Frontier, Reelin' In the Years |
Music Groups | Steely Dan, The Dukes of September, I.G.Y, New Frontier, Reelin' In the Years |
Nominations | Grammy Award for Song of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, I.G.Y, New Frontier, Reelin' In the Years |
Movies | Steely Dan: Two Against Nature |
# | Quote |
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1 | I'll tell you what I like about our group. What I like about us, outside of our technical accomplishments, is that our music scares me more than anybody else's. |
2 | Popularity has everything to do with business and nothing to do with music. |
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1 | Steely Dan (Walter Becker, Donald Fagen, and many other fabulous musicians) is on their "Everything Must Go" tour of the U.S., ending in October. [August 2003] |
2 | Won three Grammy Awards (along with Walter Becker) for the Steely Dan album "Two Against Nature". [2001] |
3 | Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Walter Becker as members of the rock band, Steely Dan. [March 2001] |
4 | He is a member of Steely Dan. |
All pictures
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Simpsons | | TV Series writer - 1 episode, 2016 performer - 1 episode, 2005 | |
Big Noise, New York | 2015 | Video short writer: "Big Noise, New York" | |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Royal Pains | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
True Blood | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
American Hustle | 2013 | writer: "Dirty Work" | |
R.I.P.D. | 2013 | writer: "Hey Nineteen" | |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2010-2013 | TV Series writer - 14 episodes | |
Late Show with David Letterman | | TV Series writer - 4 episodes, 2011 performer - 1 episode, 2012 | |
The Dukes of September Live at Lincoln Center | 2012 | TV Movie documentary writer: "Kid Charlemagne", "Hey Nineteen", "Peg", "Reelin' In The Years", "Pretzel Logic" | |
Parenthood | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
One Night Stand | 2010 | TV Series short writer - 2 episodes | |
All Good Things | 2010 | writer: "Daddy Don't Live In That New York City No More", "Do It Again", "Don't Take Me Alive" | |
The A-Team | 2010 | writer: "REELIN' IN THE YEARS" | |
Ugly Betty | 2009 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Life on Mars | 2008 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Guitar Hero World Tour | 2008 | Video Game writer: "Do It Again" | |
Cold Case | 2008 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Zack and Miri Make a Porno | 2008 | performer: "New Frontier" / writer: "New Frontier" | |
Zodiac | 2007 | writer: "Deacon Blues" | |
Rabbit Fever | 2006 | writer: "REELIN' IN THE YEARS" | |
Invincible | 2006 | writer: "Do It Again" | |
The Devil's Rejects | 2005 | writer: "Reelin' in the Years" | |
CHIKARA Tag World Grand Prix 2005, Night 2 | 2005 | Video writer: "Jack of Speed" | |
In Good Company | 2004 | writer: "Reeling in the Years" 1972 | |
Nip/Tuck | 2004 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Six Feet Under | 2003 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
The One | 2003 | TV Movie writer: "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" | |
The Dead Zone | 2002 | Video writer: "Do It Again" | |
Comedian | 2002 | Documentary writer: "Jack of Speed", "Deacon Blues" | |
The Dead Zone | 2002 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Laurel Canyon | 2002 | writer: "Do It Again" 1972 - as Donald Jay Fagen | |
Ed | 2002 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
The Kid Stays in the Picture | 2002 | Documentary writer: "Dirty Work", "Do It Again" | |
The Sopranos | 2001 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Almost Famous | 2000 | writer: "Reeling in the Years" | |
Me, Myself & Irene | 2000 | writer: "Do It Again", "Midnight Cruiser" uncredited, "Barrytown" uncredited, "Any Major Dude Will Tell You", "Only A Fool Would Say That", "Bodhisattva", "Bad Sneakers", "Reelin' In The Years" uncredited, "Razor Boy", "Monkey In Your Soul", "Chain Lightning" | |
Outside Providence | 1999 | writer: "Do It Again" | |
All Saints: The Video | 1998 | Video writer: "I Know Where It's At", "I Know Where It's At Live" uncredited - as Fagen | |
Fresh Pop | 1997 | TV Series short writer - 1 episode | |
Eddie | 1996 | writer: "AIN'T NO LOVE" | |
Chicago Hope | 1995 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Beavis and Butt-Head | 1994 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Love Potion No. 9 | 1992 | performer: "RUBY BABY" | |
Glengarry Glen Ross | 1992 | writer: "Blue Lou" | |
Sjans | 1992 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Reasonable Doubts | 1991 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
Beverly Hills, 90210 | | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1991 writer - 1 episode, 1991 | |
Air America | 1990 | writer: "Do It Again" | |
Say Anything... | 1989 | writer: "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" | |
Arthur 2: On the Rocks | 1988 | performer: "REFLECTIONS" | |
Bright Lights, Big City | 1988 | lyrics: "Century's End" / music: "Century's End" / performer: "Bright Lights, Big City", "Century's End" / producer: "BNT Blues", "Bright Lights, Big City", "Century's End" | |
Mask | 1985 | writer: "Dirty Work", "Do It Again" | |
Knight Rider | 1982 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Making Love | 1982 | performer: "The Goodbye Look" / writer: "The Goodbye Look" | |
Heavy Metal | 1981 | arranger: "True Companion" / performer: "True Companion" / writer: "True Companion" | |
WKRP in Cincinnati | 1980 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Phobia | 1980 | writer: "My Rival" | |
FM | 1978 | writer: "FM No Static At All", "Do It Again", "FM Reprise" | |
Pauline's Quirkes | 1976 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Day Dreamer | 1975 | writer: "Do It Again" - uncredited | |
Little Girl Blue | 1974 | writer: "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" - uncredited | |
Mob Job | 1974 | writer: "Show Biz Kids" - uncredited | |
You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat | 1971 | writer: "You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat", "Flotsam and Jetsam", "War and Peace", "Roll Back the Meaning", "You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat" reprise, "Dog Eat Dog", "Red Giant/White Dwarf", "If It Rains" | |
Composer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Big Noise, New York | 2015 | Video short | |
Bright Lights, Big City | 1988 | | |
Set in Motion | 1987 | Short | |
Traveling Light | 1985 | Short as Donald Fagan | |
You've Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat | 1971 | | |
Music Department
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Bright Lights, Big City | 1988 | orchestrator | |
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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All Good Things | 2010 | special thanks | |
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey | 1993 | Documentary special thanks | |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Late Show with David Letterman | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest |
The Dukes of September Live at Lincoln Center | 2012 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Down the Rhodes: The Fender Rhodes Story | 2011 | Documentary | Himself |
Steely Dan's Two Against Nature | 2000 | Video documentary | Himself |
Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja | 1999 | Video documentary | Himself |
VH1 Storytellers | 1996 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
The Simpsons | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
Archive Footage
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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1989 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television | Bright Lights, Big City (1988) |
Known for movies
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