Sun Ra
Acting
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.
Also known as
Herman Poole Blount · Le Sony'r Ra
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Known For
Saturday Night Live
1975 · TV
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025 · Movie
Jazz Evolution
2008 · Movie
The Magic City: Birmingham according to Sun Ra
2025 · Movie
Space Is the Place
1974 · Movie
Spaceways
1968 · Movie
Sun Ra: Do the Impossible
2025 · Movie
House of Aama: Threads of Legacy
2024 · Movie
Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight
2023 · Movie
Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
1980 · Movie
Theatre of Hope
1987 · Movie
The Cry of Jazz
1959 · Movie