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Ray Charles

Bio: Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004), better known by his shortened stage name Ray Charles, was an American musician. He was a pioneer in the genre of soul music during the 1950s by fusing rhythm and blues, gospel, and blues styles into his early recordings with Atlantic Records

Born: Tue, Sep 23 1930

Birthplace: Albany, Georgia USA

Death: Thu, Jun 10 2004

Ray Charles is 73 years old

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The Greatest Night in Pop

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in The Greatest Night in Pop

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Jan 19 2024

They All Came Out to Montreux

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in They All Came Out to Montreux

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jun 16 2023

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Wed, Apr 26 2023

Piano Greats at the BBC

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Piano Greats at the BBC

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, Dec 10 2022

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, Nov 19 2022

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Thu, Oct 27 2022

Rat Pack

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Rat Pack

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Jan 11 2022

Disclosure

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Disclosure

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Jun 19 2020

I Am Not Your Negro

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in I Am Not Your Negro

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Feb 03 2017

Face of Unity

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Face of Unity

as 'Self'.

Wed, Jan 01 2014

Jazzline - Ray Charles & Orchestra

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Jazzline - Ray Charles & Orchestra

as 'himself'.

Mon, Oct 29 2012

Ray Charles - Live in France 1961

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Ray Charles - Live in France 1961

as 'Himself'.

Thu, Oct 20 2011

Ray Charles: Live At Montreux

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Ray Charles: Live At Montreux

as 'Self'.

Mon, Oct 20 2008

Jazz Evolution

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Jazz Evolution

as 'Self - Piano, Vocals'.

Tue, Aug 12 2008

Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On

as 'Himself'.

Thu, Jun 12 2008

Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built

as 'Self'.

Wed, May 02 2007

Fats Domino: Walking to New Orleans

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Fats Domino: Walking to New Orleans

as 'Himself'.

Mon, Jan 01 2007

Glen Campbell: Good Times Again

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Glen Campbell: Good Times Again

as 'himself'.

Mon, Jan 01 2007

Ray Charles: Live at the Olympia

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Ray Charles: Live at the Olympia

Tue, Dec 12 2006

Ray Charles with the Voices of Jubilation Choir

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Ray Charles with the Voices of Jubilation Choir

as 'himself'.

Tue, Oct 03 2006

Burt Sugarman's The Midnight Special: 1976

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Burt Sugarman's The Midnight Special: 1976

as 'Self'.

Thu, Jun 01 2006

The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music

as 'Self - Archive Footage'.

Tue, Aug 30 2005

Ray Charles: O-Genio - Live In Brazil 1963

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Ray Charles: O-Genio - Live In Brazil 1963

Tue, Nov 16 2004

Ray Charles: Soul of the Holy Land

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Ray Charles: Soul of the Holy Land

as 'Himself'.

Tue, Nov 16 2004

Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company

as 'Self'.

Tue, Aug 31 2004

Tom Dowd & The Language of Music

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Tom Dowd & The Language of Music

as 'Himself'.

Tue, Aug 24 2004

Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, Jun 23 2004

Rockin' Pianos

Ray Charles was

73 in Rockin' Pianos

as 'Himself'.

Mon, Mar 29 2004

TV in Black: The First Fifty Years

Ray Charles was

73 in TV in Black: The First Fifty Years

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Thu, Jan 01 2004

Piano Blues

Ray Charles was

73 in Piano Blues

as 'Self'.

Sat, Oct 04 2003

Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'

Ray Charles was

72 in Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'

as 'Self'.

Mon, May 26 2003

The Willie Nelson Special - With Special Guest Ray Charles

Ray Charles was

71 in The Willie Nelson Special - With Special Guest Ray Charles

as 'Himself'.

Tue, Jul 09 2002

Ray Charles: Live: Montreux Jazz Festival

Ray Charles was

71 in Ray Charles: Live: Montreux Jazz Festival

Tue, Jan 01 2002

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

Ray Charles was

71 in Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

as 'Self'.

Tue, Nov 13 2001

Ray Charles - In Concert

Ray Charles was

70 in Ray Charles - In Concert

as 'Himself'.

Tue, Mar 20 2001

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

Ray Charles was

70 in The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Thu, Feb 22 2001

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

Ray Charles was

70 in The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Thu, Feb 22 2001

Blue's Big Musical Movie

Ray Charles was

70 in Blue's Big Musical Movie

as 'G-Clef (voice)'.

Tue, Oct 03 2000

Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years

Ray Charles was

67 in Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years

as 'Self'.

Sat, Apr 11 1998

Spy Hard

Ray Charles was

65 in Spy Hard

as 'Busdriver'.

Fri, May 24 1996

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

Ray Charles was

65 in Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

as 'Self - Performer'.

Thu, Dec 14 1995

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

Ray Charles was

64 in The History of Rock 'n' Roll

as 'Self'.

Mon, Mar 06 1995

The World of Jim Henson

Ray Charles was

64 in The World of Jim Henson

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, Nov 23 1994

Love Affair

Ray Charles was

64 in Love Affair

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 21 1994

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Ray Charles was

63 in Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, May 18 1994

Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice

Ray Charles was

63 in Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice

Fri, May 13 1994

Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O

Ray Charles was

62 in Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O

as 'Self'.

Sat, May 22 1993

Montreux Jazz Festival 1991

Ray Charles was

60 in Montreux Jazz Festival 1991

Sat, Jul 13 1991

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

Ray Charles was

60 in The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

as 'Self'.

Wed, Nov 21 1990

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

Ray Charles was

60 in Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 05 1990

Limit Up

Ray Charles was

59 in Limit Up

as 'Julius'.

Thu, Nov 02 1989

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

Ray Charles was

58 in Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

as 'Ray Charles'.

Sun, Jan 01 1989

Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

Ray Charles was

57 in Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

as 'Self'.

Fri, May 27 1988

The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki

Ray Charles was

56 in The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki

as 'Self'.

Fri, Mar 13 1987

Billy Joel: Building the Bridge

Ray Charles was

55 in Billy Joel: Building the Bridge

as 'Self'.

Wed, Jul 09 1986

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

Ray Charles was

55 in The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Jan 21 1986

The Statue of Liberty

Ray Charles was

55 in The Statue of Liberty

as 'Self - Composer'.

Sat, Oct 26 1985

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

Ray Charles was

54 in We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

as 'Self'.

Mon, Jan 28 1985

I Love Quincy

Ray Charles was

53 in I Love Quincy

as 'Self'.

Fri, Mar 23 1984

Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul

Ray Charles was

53 in Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul

Sun, Oct 30 1983

Lynda Carter's Celebration

Ray Charles was

50 in Lynda Carter's Celebration

as 'Self'.

Mon, May 11 1981

Ray Charles Live - In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony

Ray Charles was

50 in Ray Charles Live - In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony

as 'Himself'.

Tue, Jan 27 1981

John Schneider: Back Home

Ray Charles was

50 in John Schneider: Back Home

Wed, Sep 24 1980

Ray Charles At The North Sea Jazz Festival

Ray Charles was

49 in Ray Charles At The North Sea Jazz Festival

as 'himself'.

Sun, Jul 13 1980

The Blues Brothers

Ray Charles was

49 in The Blues Brothers

as 'Ray'.

Mon, Jun 16 1980

Ray Charles: Angels Keep Watching Over Me

Ray Charles was

48 in Ray Charles: Angels Keep Watching Over Me

Tue, Jan 02 1979

NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney

Ray Charles was

47 in NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney

as 'Self'.

Wed, Sep 13 1978

The Second Barry Manilow Special

Ray Charles was

47 in The Second Barry Manilow Special

as 'Himself'.

Fri, Feb 24 1978

The Beatles Forever

Ray Charles was

47 in The Beatles Forever

as 'Self'.

Thu, Nov 24 1977

Barbra Streisand... and Other Musical Instruments

Ray Charles was

43 in Barbra Streisand... and Other Musical Instruments

as 'Himself'.

Fri, Nov 02 1973

Ray Charles - La Salle Pleyel, Paris

Ray Charles was

38 in Ray Charles - La Salle Pleyel, Paris

as 'himself'.

Tue, Oct 08 1968

The Big T.N.T. Show

Ray Charles was

35 in The Big T.N.T. Show

as 'Self'.

Wed, Dec 22 1965

Ballad in Blue

Ray Charles was

34 in Ballad in Blue

as 'himself'.

Thu, Feb 18 1965

Swingin' Along

Ray Charles was

30 in Swingin' Along

as 'Himself'.

Sun, Apr 16 1961

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Cachitos de hierro y cromo

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Cachitos de hierro y cromo

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 27 2013

Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music

Ray Charles would have been no older than

73 in Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, May 07 2005

The Blues

Ray Charles was

73+ in The Blues

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003

CMT Crossroads

Ray Charles was

71+ in CMT Crossroads

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2002

Star Academy

Ray Charles was

71+ in Star Academy

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 20 2001

The Nanny

Ray Charles was

63+ in The Nanny

as 'Sammy'.

First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 1993

The John Larroquette Show

Ray Charles was

62+ in The John Larroquette Show

as 'Ray Charles'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 02 1993

Wings

Ray Charles was

59+ in Wings

as 'Ray Charles'.

First Air Date
Thu, Apr 19 1990

Le monde est à vous

Ray Charles was

56+ in Le monde est à vous

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987

Victoires de la musique

Ray Charles was

55+ in Victoires de la musique

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1985

Moonlighting

Ray Charles was

54+ in Moonlighting

as 'Ray Charles'.

First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1985

Who's the Boss?

Ray Charles was

53+ in Who's the Boss?

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984

St. Elsewhere

Ray Charles was

52+ in St. Elsewhere

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982

Champs-Elysées

Ray Charles was

51+ in Champs-Elysées

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 16 1982

Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters

Ray Charles was

50+ in Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Nov 18 1980

The Kennedy Center Honors

Ray Charles was

48+ in The Kennedy Center Honors

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978

Bio’s Bahnhof

Ray Charles was

47+ in Bio’s Bahnhof

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Feb 09 1978

Saturday Night Live

Ray Charles was

45+ in Saturday Night Live

as 'Self - Host & Musical Guest'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

Cher

Ray Charles was

44+ in Cher

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 16 1975

Musikladen

Ray Charles was

42+ in Musikladen

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Dec 13 1972

The Midnight Special

Ray Charles was

41+ in The Midnight Special

as 'Self, Host / Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 1972

The Flip Wilson Show

Ray Charles was

39+ in The Flip Wilson Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970

The Johnny Cash Show

Ray Charles was

38+ in The Johnny Cash Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jun 07 1969

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

Ray Charles was

38+ in The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 1969

The Dick Cavett Show

Ray Charles was

37+ in The Dick Cavett Show

as 'Self - Guest'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

The Carol Burnett Show

Ray Charles was

36+ in The Carol Burnett Show

as 'Self - Guest'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967

Shindig!

Ray Charles was

33+ in Shindig!

as 'Self - Singer'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1964

The Hollywood Palace

Ray Charles was

33+ in The Hollywood Palace

as 'Self - Singer'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Ray Charles was

32+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Ray Charles was

31+ in The Mike Douglas Show

as 'Self - Co-Host'.

First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

Kraft Music Hall

Ray Charles was

28+ in Kraft Music Hall

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

Ray Charles was

26+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956

The Ed Sullivan Show

Ray Charles was

17+ in The Ed Sullivan Show

as 'Self - Singer'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948