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
all 20
Movies 19
self 9
Writer 1
TV Shows 1
Music
![Utuqaq](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/547743-utuqaq.jpg)
Utuqaq (2020)
Movie
Self (Archive Footage)
![Rebirth Is Necessary](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/210437-rebirth-is-necessary.jpg)
Rebirth Is Necessary (2017)
Movie
ArchiveFootage
![Astro Black: We are the Robots](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Astro Black: We are the Robots (2010)
Movie
ArchiveFootage
![Astro Black: Race for Space](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Astro Black: Race for Space (2010)
Movie
Self - Organ
![Jazz Evolution](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/73515-jazz-evolution.jpg)
Jazz Evolution (2008)
Movie
ArchiveFootage
![Astro Black: Armageddon in Effect](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Astro Black: Armageddon in Effect (2008)
Movie
ArchiveFootage
![Astro Black: Destination Planet Rock](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Astro Black: Destination Planet Rock (2007)
Movie
Writer
![She Puppet](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
She Puppet (2001)
Movie
Self - Musical Guest
![Saturday Night Live](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/15718-saturday-night-live.jpg)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
TV
6.36
Himself
![Spaceways](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/671312-spaceways.jpg)
Spaceways (1968)
Movie
Ratings
Average 4.56
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1914-05-22
Deathday1993-05-30 (79 years old)
Birth PlaceBirmingham, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsHerman Poole Blount, Le Sony'r Ra
AwardsNEA Jazz Masters
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