Sun Ra
Born
May 22, 1914
Died
May 30, 1993 (79 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.
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
Sun Ra: Do the Impossible
Self (archive footage)
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2025
Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight
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2023
Rebirth Is Necessary
Self (Archive Footage)
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2017
I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive
Himself
10.0
2013
Jazz Evolution
Self - Organ
6.0
2008
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet
Self
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2005
Mystery Mister Ra
Self
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1984
Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
Himself
6.3
1980
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest · (1 episode)
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1975
Space Is the Place
Himself
5.9
1974
Spaceways
Himself
6.0
1968
The Magic Sun
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1966
John Cage Meets Sun Ra
Himself
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Sun Ra Arkestra: Live in West Berlin 1983
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