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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Sun Ra
ARCHIVE REEL
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EDITION NO. 570Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet
•2005
8.0
Filmography
Acting (16)
8.0
2025
Sun Ra: Do the Impossibleas Self (archive footage)
6.3
2025
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Musicas Self (archive footage)
7.7
2024
House of Aama: Threads of Legacyas Himself
2017
Rebirth Is Necessaryas Self (Archive Footage)
2013
10.0
2008
Jazz Evolutionas Self - Organ
6.0
2005
8.0
1984
Mystery Mister Raas Self
1980
Sun Ra: A Joyful Noiseas Himself
6.4
1974
Space Is the Placeas Sun Ra
5.8
1968
Spacewaysas Himself
6.0
1966
6.3
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John Cage Meets Sun Raas Himself
Production & Directing (8)
2024
10.0
2020
UtuqaqMusic
1987
Theatre of HopeMusic
1984
Mystery Mister RaMusic
1974
Space Is the PlaceWriter
5.8
1974
Space Is the PlaceOriginal Music Composer
5.8
1966
The Magic SunMusic
6.3
1959
The Cry of JazzMusic
6.2