Sun Ra
Biography
Sun Ra works in acting. Born May 22, 1914 in Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.. Died May 30, 1993. Archytele tracks 25 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
25 titles- Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- The Magic City: Birmingham according to Sun Ra (2025) as Self
- Sun Ra: Do the Impossible (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- House of Aama: Threads of Legacy (2024) as Himself
- Inspiration For The Future (2024) Music
- Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight (2023)
- Utuqaq (2020) Music
- Rebirth Is Necessary (2017) as Self (Archive Footage)
- I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive (2013) as Himself
- Jazz Evolution (2008) as Self - Organ
- Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet (2005) as Self
- Theatre of Hope (1987) Music
- Mystery Mister Ra (1984) as Self
- Mystery Mister Ra (1984) Music
- Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise (1980) as Himself
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- Space Is the Place (1974) as Sun Ra
- Space Is the Place (1974) Writer
- Space Is the Place (1974) Original Music Composer
- Spaceways (1968) as Himself
- The Magic Sun (1966)
- The Magic Sun (1966) Music
- The Cry of Jazz (1959) Music
- Sun Ra Arkestra: Live in West Berlin 1983 as Self
- John Cage Meets Sun Ra as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sun Ra best known for?
Sun Ra is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Saturday Night Live (1975).
When and where was Sun Ra born?
Sun Ra was born on May 22, 1914 in Birmingham, Alabama , U.S.. They passed away on May 30, 1993.
How many credits does Sun Ra have?
Sun Ra has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2025.
What is Sun Ra's background in cinema and television?
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 A...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 61
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