Sonny Rollins
Biography
Sonny Rollins works in acting. Born September 7, 1930 in New York City, New York, USA. Died May 25, 2026. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Bird Calls (2025) Vocals
- Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes (2023) as Self
- Hargrove (2022) as Self
- Ron Carter: Finding the Right Notes (2022) as Self
- Jazz Club 2 (2022)
- It Must Schwing: The Blue Note Story (2018) as Self
- Chasing Trane (2017) as Self - Musician
- Brownie Speaks (2014) as Self
- Sonny Rollins: Beyond the Notes (2012) as Self
- Sonny Rollins: Beyond the Notes (2012) Original Music Composer
- Sonny Rollins '74: Rescued! (2010) as Self
- The Jazz Baroness (2009) as Self
- Jazz Icons: Sonny Rollins Live in '65 & '68 (2008) as Self
- John Coltrane Four Tenors (2002) as Himself
- A Great Day in Harlem (1994) as Self
- The Simpsons (1989) as Sonny Rollins (voice)
- On s'est tous défilé (1988) Music
- Saxophone Colossus (1986) as Self
- Saxophone Colossus (1986) Original Music Composer
- Sonny Rollins - Salle Wagram, Paris (1981)
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Who Is Sonny Rollins? (1968) as Self
- Alfie (1966) Original Music Composer
- Sonny Rollins Sextet 1993 Jazz Madrid as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sonny Rollins best known for?
Sonny Rollins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Simpsons (1989), Le Grand Échiquier (1972), Alfie (1966).
When and where was Sonny Rollins born?
Sonny Rollins was born on September 7, 1930 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on May 25, 2026.
How many credits does Sonny Rollins have?
Sonny Rollins has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 2025.
What is Sonny Rollins's background in cinema and television?
Walter Theodore "Sonny" Rollins (September 7, 1930 - May 25, 2026) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist who is widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians. In a seven-decade career, he has recorded over sixty albums as a leader. A number of his compositions, including "St. Thomas", "...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Simpsons (1989) as Sonny Rollins (voice) — aged about 58
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 41
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