Sun Ra
Acting • Born 1914-05-22 – Died 1993-05-30
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.
Filmography
16 credits
Rebirth Is Necessary
Movie • 2017
Self (Archive Footage)
Space Is the Place
Movie • 1974
Himself
Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
Movie • 1980
Himself
I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive
Movie • 2013
Himself
Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight
Movie • 2023
The Magic Sun
Movie • 1966
John Cage Meets Sun Ra
Movie
Himself
Spaceways
Movie • 1968
Himself
Mystery Mister Ra
Movie • 1984
Self
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet
Movie • 2005
Self
Jazz Evolution
Movie • 2008
Self - Organ
Sun Ra Arkestra: Live in West Berlin 1983
Movie
Self
Sun Ra: Do the Impossible
Movie • 2025
Self (archive footage)
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Movie • 2025
Self (archive footage)
The Magic City: Birmingham according to Sun Ra
Movie • 2025
Self
Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Self - Musical Guest