6.9
TV
Acting
Sun Ra
- Born
- Died
- (aged 79)
- Birthplace
- Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.
- Credits
- 21 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 17
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | John Cage Meets Sun Ra Film | Himself |
| TBA | Sun Ra Arkestra: Live in West Berlin 1983 Film | Self |
| 2025 | The Magic City: Birmingham according to Sun Ra Film | Self |
| 2025 | Sun Ra: Do the Impossible Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2025 | Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2024 | House of Aama: Threads of Legacy Film | Himself |
| 2023 | Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight Film | |
| 2017 | Rebirth Is Necessary Film | Self (Archive Footage) |
| 2013 | I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive Film | Himself |
| 2008 | Jazz Evolution Film | Self - Organ |
| 2005 | Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet Film | Self |
| 1984 | Mystery Mister Ra Film | Self |
| 1980 | Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise Film | Himself |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Musical Guest (1 ep) |
| 1974 | Space Is the Place Film | Sun Ra |
| 1968 | Spaceways Film | Himself |
| 1966 | The Magic Sun Film |
Crew credits 7
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Inspiration For The Future Film | Music |
| 2020 | Utuqaq Film | Music |
| 1987 | Theatre of Hope Film | Music |
| 1984 | Mystery Mister Ra Film | Music |
| 1974 | Space Is the Place Film | Writer, Original Music Composer |
| 1966 | The Magic Sun Film | Music |
| 1959 | The Cry of Jazz Film | Music |