Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
May 22, 1914
Place of Birth:
Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.
Social Media
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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sun Ra: Do the Impossible | Self (archive footage) |
| 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 | Self |
| 1984 | Mystery Mister Ra | Self |
| 1980 | Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise | Himself |
| 1974 | Space Is the Place | Himself |
| 1968 | Spaceways | Himself |
| 1966 | The Magic Sun | |
| John Cage Meets Sun Ra | Himself | |
| Sun Ra Arkestra: Live in West Berlin 1983 | Self |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live | Self - Musical Guest |