Ry Cooder
- Known For
- Sound
- Born
- March 15, 1947 in Los Angeles, California, USA
- Age
- 79
- Active Years
- 1970–2023 (54 Years)
- Total Credits
- 58 credits in database
Biography
Ry Cooder works in sound. Born March 15, 1947 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Archytele tracks 58 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
Career overview
Ryland Peter Cooder is an American musician, songwriter, film score composer, record producer, and writer. Born on March 15, 1947, in Los Angeles, California, he is also cited as being born in Santa Monica. He is a multi-instrumentalist known for his slide guitar work, his interest in blues-rock, and his interest in traditional music and roots music from his native North America. His musical style is described as an eclectic mix that includes dust bowl folk, blues, Tex-Mex, soul, gospel, and rock.
Cooder is recognized for his collaborations with traditional musicians from many countries. His notable collaborators include The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Earl Hines, Little Feat, Captain Beefheart, The Chieftains, John Lee Hooker, Pops, Mavis Staples, Gabby Pahinui, Flaco Jiménez, Ibrahim Ferrer of Buena Vista Social Club, and Freddy Fender. His biggest musical influences include Blind Willie Johnson, Arthur Blind Blake, Joseph Spence, and Curtis Mayfield. In addition to his musical career, he is credited as a composer for Primary Colors. He is the son of W. H. Cooder and has a child named Joachim.
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Full Filmography
58 titles- Amoramar (2023) Songs
- Wim Wenders, Desperado (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (2019) as Self
- Stringman: The Jack Nitzsche Story (2018) as Self
- This Ain't No Mouse Music! (2014) as Self
- ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014 (2014) as Self
- The People Speak (2009) as Self
- Talking Guitars (2008) as Self
- My Blueberry Nights (2007) Original Music Composer
- John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me (2004) as Self
- Chavez Ravine: A Los Angeles Story (2003) Original Music Composer
- Buena Vista Social Club (1999) as Self
- Buena Vista Social Club (1999) Music Producer
- Buena Vista Social Club (1999) Musician
- Primary Colors (1998) Original Music Composer
- The End of Violence (1997) Original Music Composer
- The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart (1997) as Himself
- Last Man Standing (1996) Original Music Composer
- Dead Man Walking (1995) Music Producer
- Ry Cooder & David Lindley: Live at the Fillmore Auditorium (1994) as guitar, vocals
- The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994 (1994) as Self
- Geronimo: An American Legend (1993) Original Music Composer
- Trespass (1992) Original Music Composer
- John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992 (1992)
- Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders (1990) as Self
- Motion and Emotion: The Road to 'Paris, Texas' (1990) as Self
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) Music
- Johnny Handsome (1989) Original Music Composer
- Rabbit Ears - Pecos Bill (1988) Music
- Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball (1988) as Himself
- Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball (1988) Producer
- Extreme Prejudice (1987) Music Producer
- Texas, Osijek (1987) Music
- Crossroads (1986) Original Music Composer
- Crossroads (1986) Musician
- Blue City (1986) Original Music Composer
- Tall Tales & Legends (1985) Music
- Brewster's Millions (1985) Original Music Composer
- Alamo Bay (1985) Original Music Composer
- Annie Oakley (1985) Original Music Composer
- Paris, Texas (1984) Original Music Composer
- Streets of Fire (1984) Original Music Composer
- The Border (1982) Original Music Composer
- The Border (1982) Music
- Randy Newman: Live at the Odeon (1982) as Self
- Southern Comfort (1981) Original Music Composer
- Southern Comfort (1981) Music Arranger
- Witzleben (1981) Music
- The Long Riders (1980) as Wedding Band Guitar Player (uncredited)
- The Long Riders (1980) Original Music Composer
- Blue Collar (1978) Additional Music
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self
- Rockpalast (1974)
- Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live? (1970)
- Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live? (1970) Music
- Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live? (1970) Writer
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ry Cooder best known for?
Ry Cooder is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (2019), Magic Knight Rayearth (1994), My Blueberry Nights (2007), Primary Colors (1998).
When and where was Ry Cooder born?
Ry Cooder was born on March 15, 1947 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Ry Cooder have?
Ry Cooder has 58 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1970 and 2023.
What is Ry Cooder's background in cinema and television?
Ryland "Ry" Peter Cooder is an American prominent guitarist, singer and composer. He is known for his slide guitar work, his interest in blues-rock, roots music from his native North America, and for his collaborations with traditional musicians from many countries. Cooder's solo work has been an eclectic mix, taking ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Rockpalast (1974) — aged about 27
- Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (2019) as Self — aged about 72
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 15
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 28
- The Long Riders (1980) as Wedding Band Guitar Player (uncredited) — aged about 33
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self — aged about 28
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