Sun Ra
Birthday: 1914-05-22 | 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.
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Known For
Acting
Year
Title
Role
2025
Sun Ra: Do the Impossible
as Self (archive footage)
2005
1984
Mystery Mister Ra
as Self
1980
Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
as Himself
1974
Space Is the Place
as Himself
1
John Cage Meets Sun Ra
as Himself
