About

Known credits:
18
Birthday:
1914-05-22
Place of birth:
Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.
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Sun Ra

Overview

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
2023 Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight Actor N/A
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2017 Rebirth Is Necessary Actor Self (Archive Footage) N/A
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2013 I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive Actor Himself 58
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2008 Jazz Evolution Actor Self - Organ 59
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2005 Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet Actor Self 58
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1984 Mystery Mister Ra Actor N/A
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1980 Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise Actor Himself 59
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1974 Space Is the Place Actor Himself 59
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1968 Spaceways Actor Himself 59
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1966 The Magic Sun Actor 59
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John Cage Meets Sun Ra Actor Himself N/A
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Writing
1974 Space Is the Place Writing Writer 59
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Sound
2020 Utuqaq Sound Music N/A
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1987 Theatre of Hope Sound Music N/A
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1984 Mystery Mister Ra Sound Music N/A
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1974 Space Is the Place Sound Music 59
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1966 The Magic Sun Sound Music 59
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1959 The Cry of Jazz Sound Music 59
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