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Walter Carl Becker (born February 20, 1950) is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the co-founder, guitarist, bassist and co-songwriter of Steely Dan.Becker met his future songwriting partner Donald Fagen while studying at Bard College. After a brief period of activity in New York, the two relocated to California in 1971 and formed the nucleus of Steely Dan, who enjoyed a critically and commercially successful ten-year career. Following the group’s disbanding, Becker relocated to Hawaii and reduced his musical activity, working primarily as a record producer.Becker and Fagen reformed Steely Dan in 1993 and have remained active, most notably including their 2000 Two Against Nature album, which won four Grammy Awards. Becker has also released two solo albums, 1994’s 11 Tracks of Whack and 2008’s Circus Money. 

Full Name Walter Becker
Net Worth $15 Million
Date Of Birth February 20, 1950
Place Of Birth New York City, New York, USA
Profession Soundtrack, Composer, Producer
Education Stuyvesant High School, Bard College, Reelin’ In the Years, Rikki Don’t Lose That Number, Do It Again
Nationality American
Spouse Elinor Becker
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004733
Awards Grammy Award for Album of the Year
Movies Steely Dan: Two Against Nature
Fact
1 In 2000, released “Two Against Nature”, Steely Dan’s first album of new material in 20 years, which garnered 4 Grammy awards. In June, 2003, released Steely Dan’s latest, “Everything Must Go”. [January 2004]
2 At first, he played bass guitar for Steely Dan (as well as being the co-founder/co-songwriter with Donald Fagen) but, then, after a few years, he played regular guitar (providing the solos on several tracks) along with studio musicians such as Larry Carlton, Jeff Baxter (aka Jeff “Skunk” Baxter) and Rick Derringer.
3 Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March, 2001 (as a member of Steely Dan).
4 Member of the band Steely Dan.

Soundtrack

Title Year Status Character
Transference: Book of Liars 2017 writer: “Book of Liars” announced
The Simpsons 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode
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
The Dukes of September Live at Lincoln Center 2012 TV Movie documentary writer: “Kid Charlemagne”, “Hey Nineteen”, “Peg”, “Reelin’ In The Years”, “Pretzel Logic”
Late Show with David Letterman 2011 TV Series writer – 4 episodes
The Footy Show 2011 TV Series writer – 1 episode
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”
20 to 1 2010 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode
The A-Team 2010 writer: “REELIN’ IN THE YEARS”
Dancing with the Stars 2009 TV Series writer – 1 episode
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
The Women 2008/I producer: “Beautiful”
Duas Caras 2007 TV Series writer: “I’m All Right”
Zodiac 2007 writer: “Deacon Blues”
Rabbit Fever 2006 writer: “REELIN’ IN THE YEARS”
Invincible 2006 writer: “Do It Again”
Footy Legends 2006 writer: “The Horses” – as Walter Carl Becker
The Devil’s Rejects 2005 writer: “Reelin’ in the Years” – as Walter Carl Becker
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 Walter Carl Becker
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 Becker
Fresh Pop 1997 TV Series short writer – 1 episode
Jerry Maguire 1996 writer: “The Horses”
Eddie 1996 writer: “AIN’T NO LOVE”
Chicago Hope 1995 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Baywatch 1992 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Sjans 1992 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Reasonable Doubts 1991 TV Series writer – 2 episodes
Air America 1990 writer: “Do It Again”
Say Anything… 1989 writer: “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number”
Mask 1985 writer: “Dirty Work”, “Do It Again”
Knight Rider 1982 TV Series writer – 1 episode
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
Transference: Book of Liars 2017 original music by announced
You’ve Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You’ll Lose That Beat 1971

Producer

Title Year Status Character
Kirby Buckets 2014 TV Series executive producer – 1 episode
A dos tintas 2006 producer

Director

Title Year Status Character
A dos tintas 2006

Writer

Title Year Status Character
A dos tintas 2006

Camera Department

Title Year Status Character
Uno mismo 2015 camera operator

Editor

Title Year Status Character
A dos tintas 2006

Self

Title Year Status Character
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
La máscara de la conquista 1986 Documentary

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