Sun Ra
Acting
Male
Born: May 22, 1914
Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.
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.
Also Known As
- Herman Poole Blount
- Le Sony'r Ra
Known For
Saturday Night Live
October 11, 1975
Space Is the Place
November 01, 1974
Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
October 01, 1980
The Magic Sun
January 01, 1966
I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive
July 20, 2013
Spaceways
January 01, 1968
Jazz Evolution
August 12, 2008
Rebirth Is Necessary
September 20, 2017
Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight
November 11, 2023
Mystery Mister Ra
July 04, 1984
Sun Ra: Do the Impossible
June 10, 2025