Sun Ra
Acting
May 22, 1914 — May 30, 1993Birmingham, 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
Acting16
movieSun Ra: Do the Impossible
2025
Self (archive footage)
movieLadies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025
Self (archive footage)
movieRebirth Is Necessary
2017
Self (Archive Footage)
movieJazz Evolution
2008
Self - Organ
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Musical Guest
movieSpace Is the Place
1974
Himself
movieSpaceways
1968
Himself
