Sun Ra
ActingAlso in Writing and Sound
Born May 22, 1914·Died May 30, 1993 (at 79)·Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.·Male
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
the most rated titles across all credits
Filmography
25 credits across 21 titlesActing
2 creditsWriting
1 creditSound
7 creditsAs self
15 creditsTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
