Sun Ra
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1914-05-22
Day of Death
1993-05-30 (79 years old)
Place of Birth
Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.
Sun Ra
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.
Known For
Acting
John Cage Meets Sun Ra
as Himself
(2025)
Sun Ra: Do the Impossible
as Self (archive footage)
(2023)
(2017)
Rebirth Is Necessary
as Self (Archive Footage)
(2013)
(2008)
Jazz Evolution
as Self - Organ
(2005)
(1984)
Mystery Mister Ra
as Self
(1980)
Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
as Himself
(1974)
Space Is the Place
as Himself
(1968)
Spaceways
as Himself
(1966)
Crew
(2020)
Utuqaq
Music
(1987)
Theatre of Hope
Music
(1984)
Mystery Mister Ra
Music
(1974)
Space Is the Place
Writer, Music
(1966)
The Magic Sun
Music
(1959)
The Cry of Jazz
Music