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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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Merci Dorothée !

Ray Charles would have been no older than 73 in Merci Dorothée ! as '(Archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 2025

The Greatest Night in Pop

Ray Charles would have been no older than 73 in The Greatest Night in Pop as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 2022

Rat Pack

Ray Charles would have been no older than 73 in Rat Pack as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 11 2022

I Am Not Your Negro

Ray Charles would have been no older than 73 in I Am Not Your Negro as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 2017

Face of Unity

Ray Charles would have been no older than 73 in Face of Unity as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2014

Jazzline - Ray Charles & Orchestra

Ray Charles would have been no older than 73 in Jazzline - Ray Charles & Orchestra as 'himself'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 2011

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

Ray Charles would have been no older than 73 in O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009

Ray Charles: Live At Montreux

Ray Charles would have been no older than 73 in Ray Charles: Live At Montreux as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 20 2008

Jazz Evolution

Ray Charles would have been no older than 73 in Jazz Evolution as 'Self - Piano, Vocals'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 2004

Rockin' Pianos

Ray Charles was 73 in Rockin' Pianos as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

Piano Blues

Ray Charles was 73 in Piano Blues as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 2003

Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'

Ray Charles was 72 in Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 2002

Ray Charles: Live: Montreux Jazz Festival

Ray Charles was 71 in Ray Charles: Live: Montreux Jazz Festival

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

Ray Charles was 71 in Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 13 2001

Ray Charles - In Concert

Ray Charles was 70 in Ray Charles - In Concert as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 2001

Blue's Big Musical Movie

Ray Charles was 70 in Blue's Big Musical Movie as 'G-Clef (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 2000

Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years

Ray Charles was 67 in Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 1998

Spy Hard

Ray Charles was 65 in Spy Hard as 'Busdriver'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1996

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

Ray Charles was 65 in Sinatra: 80 Years My Way as 'Self - Performer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 1995

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

Ray Charles was 64 in The History of Rock 'n' Roll as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 06 1995

The World of Jim Henson

Ray Charles was 64 in The World of Jim Henson as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1994

Love Affair

Ray Charles was 64 in Love Affair as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1994

Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice

Ray Charles was 63 in Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice

Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1994

Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O

Ray Charles was 62 in Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 22 1993

Montreux Jazz Festival 1991

Ray Charles was 60 in Montreux Jazz Festival 1991

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1991

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

Ray Charles was 60 in The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1990

Limit Up

Ray Charles was 59 in Limit Up as 'Julius'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 1989

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

Ray Charles was 58 in Legends of Rock 'n' Roll as 'Ray Charles'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989

Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

Ray Charles was 57 in Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1987

Billy Joel: Building the Bridge

Ray Charles was 55 in Billy Joel: Building the Bridge as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 1986

The Statue of Liberty

Ray Charles was 55 in The Statue of Liberty as 'Self - Composer'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 28 1985

I Love Quincy

Ray Charles was 53 in I Love Quincy as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1984

Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul

Ray Charles was 53 in Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 30 1983

Hallelujah Gospel

Ray Charles was 52 in Hallelujah Gospel as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 07 1983

Lynda Carter's Celebration

Ray Charles was 50 in Lynda Carter's Celebration as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 27 1981

John Schneider: Back Home

Ray Charles was 50 in John Schneider: Back Home

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 13 1980

The Blues Brothers

Ray Charles was 49 in The Blues Brothers as 'Ray'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 16 1980

Ray Charles: Angels Keep Watching Over Me

Ray Charles was 48 in Ray Charles: Angels Keep Watching Over Me

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1978

The Second Barry Manilow Special

Ray Charles was 47 in The Second Barry Manilow Special as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 1978

The Beatles Forever

Ray Charles was 47 in The Beatles Forever as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 24 1977

Barbra Streisand... and Other Musical Instruments

Ray Charles was 43 in Barbra Streisand... and Other Musical Instruments as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1973

Ray Charles - La Salle Pleyel, Paris

Ray Charles was 38 in Ray Charles - La Salle Pleyel, Paris as 'himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 08 1968

The Big T.N.T. Show

Ray Charles was 35 in The Big T.N.T. Show as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1965

Ballad in Blue

Ray Charles was 34 in Ballad in Blue as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 18 1965

Swingin' Along

Ray Charles was 30 in Swingin' Along as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 16 1961

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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)'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 07 2005

The Blues

Ray Charles was 73+ in The Blues

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003

CMT Crossroads

Ray Charles was 71+ in CMT Crossroads as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2002

Star Academy

Ray Charles was 71+ in Star Academy as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 20 2001

The Nanny

Ray Charles was 63+ in The Nanny as 'Sammy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 1993

The John Larroquette Show

Ray Charles was 62+ in The John Larroquette Show as 'Ray Charles'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 02 1993

Wings

Ray Charles was 59+ in Wings as 'Ray Charles'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 19 1990

Téléthon

Ray Charles was 57+ in Téléthon

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 04 1987

Le monde est à vous

Ray Charles was 56+ in Le monde est à vous as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987

Victoires de la musique

Ray Charles was 55+ in Victoires de la musique as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1985

Moonlighting

Ray Charles was 54+ in Moonlighting as 'Ray Charles'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1985

Who's the Boss?

Ray Charles was 53+ in Who's the Boss?

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984

St. Elsewhere

Ray Charles was 52+ in St. Elsewhere

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982

Champs-Elysées

Ray Charles was 51+ in Champs-Elysées as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 18 1980

The Kennedy Center Honors

Ray Charles was 48+ in The Kennedy Center Honors as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978

Bio’s Bahnhof

Ray Charles was 47+ in Bio’s Bahnhof as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 09 1978

Saturday Night Live

Ray Charles was 45+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host & Musical Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

Cher

Ray Charles was 44+ in Cher as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 16 1975

Musikladen

Ray Charles was 42+ in Musikladen as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 13 1972

The Midnight Special

Ray Charles was 41+ in The Midnight Special as 'Host / Self, Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 1972

The Flip Wilson Show

Ray Charles was 39+ in The Flip Wilson Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970

The Johnny Cash Show

Ray Charles was 38+ in The Johnny Cash Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 07 1969

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

Ray Charles was 38+ in The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 1969

The Dick Cavett Show

Ray Charles was 37+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

The Carol Burnett Show

Ray Charles was 36+ in The Carol Burnett Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967

Shindig!

Ray Charles was 33+ in Shindig! as 'Self - Singer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1964

The Hollywood Palace

Ray Charles was 33+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self - Singer'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Ray Charles was 31+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self - Co-Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

Kraft Music Hall

Ray Charles was 28+ in Kraft Music Hall as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

Ray Charles was 26+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956

The Ed Sullivan Show

Ray Charles was 17+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948