Known for
Acting
Credits
19
Gender
Man
Birthday
May 22, 1914
Day of death
May 30, 1993 (79)
Place of birth
Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.
Also known as
Herman Poole Blount
Le Sony'r Ra
Sun Ra
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.
Known for
Acting roles
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| — | John Cage Meets Sun Ra | Himself |
| 2023 | Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight | |
| 2017 | Rebirth Is Necessary | 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 | Himself |
| 2008 | Jazz Evolution | Self - Organ |
| 2005 | Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet | Himself |
| 1984 | Mystery Mister Ra | |
| 1980 | Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise | Himself |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live | Self - Musical Guest |
| 1974 | Space Is the Place | Himself |
| 1968 | Spaceways | Himself |
| 1966 | The Magic Sun |
Credits
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Utuqaq | Music |
| 1987 | Theatre of Hope | Music |
| 1984 | Mystery Mister Ra | Music |
| 1974 | Space Is the Place | Writer |
| 1974 | Space Is the Place | Music |
| 1966 | The Magic Sun | Music |
| 1959 | The Cry of Jazz | Music |