Sun Ra

Actor
BirthdayMay 22, 1914 (79 years old)
DeathdayMay 30, 1993
Place of birthBirmingham, Alabama , U.S.
GenderMale

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

Self - Musical Guest

Oct 11, 1975

Himself

Nov 1, 1974

Jan 1, 1966

Himself

Oct 1, 1980

Himself

Jan 1, 1968

Self - Organ

Aug 12, 2008

Self (Archive Footage)

Sep 20, 2017

Jul 4, 1984

Acting


Participated in 14 movies, 1 TV series

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