Sun Ra
Born: 1914-05-22 in Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.
Died: 1993-05-30
Known For: Acting
Biography
Sun Ra (born Herman Poole Blount, legal name Le Sony'r Ra; May 22, 1914 – May 30, 1993) was an American jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, poet and philosopher known for his experimental music, "cosmic philosophy," prolific output, and theatrical performances. For much of his career, Ra led "The Arkestra", an ensemble with an ever-changing name and flexible line-up.
Filmography
2025
- Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music as Self (archive footage)
- Sun Ra: Do the Impossible as Self (archive footage)
- The Magic City: Birmingham according to Sun Ra as Self
2024
- Inspiration For The Future ... (Music)
2021
- Nobles ... (Writer)
2020
- Utuqaq ... (Music)
2017
- Rebirth Is Necessary as Self (Archive Footage)
2013
2008
- Jazz Evolution as Self - Organ
2005
1987
- Theatre of Hope ... (Music)
1984
- Mystery Mister Ra as Self
1980
- Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise as Himself
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest
1974
- Space Is the Place as Himself
1968
- Spaceways as Himself
1966
1959
- The Cry of Jazz ... (Music)