Portrait of Ry Cooder

Ry Cooder

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Mar 15 1947
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Ry Cooder is 77 years old
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Poster of Wim Wenders, Desperado
Wim Wenders, Desperado
Ry Cooder was 73 in Wim Wenders, Desperado as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 16 2020
Poster of Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
Ry Cooder was 72 in Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2019
Poster of ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
Ry Cooder was 67 in ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 2014
Poster of This Ain't No Mouse Music!
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
Ry Cooder was 67 in This Ain't No Mouse Music! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 2014
Poster of Talking Guitars
Talking Guitars
Ry Cooder was 61 in Talking Guitars as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 2008
Poster of John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me
John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me
Ry Cooder was 57 in John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 2004
Poster of Warren Zevon: Keep Me in Your Heart
Warren Zevon: Keep Me in Your Heart
Ry Cooder was 56 in Warren Zevon: Keep Me in Your Heart as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 24 2003
Poster of Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
Ry Cooder was 52 in Buena Vista Social Club as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1999
Poster of The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
Ry Cooder was 50 in The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 19 1997
Poster of The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
Ry Cooder was 47 in The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 20 1994
Poster of Ry Cooder & David Lindley: Live at the Fillmore Auditorium
Ry Cooder & David Lindley: Live at the Fillmore Auditorium
Ry Cooder was 47 in Ry Cooder & David Lindley: Live at the Fillmore Auditorium as 'guitar, vocals'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 27 1994
Poster of John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992
John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992
Ry Cooder was 44 in John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 08 1992
Poster of Motion and Emotion: The Road to 'Paris, Texas'
Motion and Emotion: The Road to 'Paris, Texas'
Ry Cooder was 43 in Motion and Emotion: The Road to 'Paris, Texas' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 1990
Poster of Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders
Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders
Ry Cooder was 43 in Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 1990
Poster of Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball
Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball
Ry Cooder was 40 in Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Randy Newman: Live at the Odeon
Randy Newman: Live at the Odeon
Ry Cooder was 35 in Randy Newman: Live at the Odeon as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of The Long Riders
The Long Riders
Ry Cooder was 33 in The Long Riders as 'Wedding Band Guitar Player (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 16 1980
Poster of Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?
Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?
Ry Cooder was 23 in Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 03 1970

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits
Ry Cooder was 27+ in Austin City Limits as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Rockpalast
Rockpalast
Ry Cooder was 27+ in Rockpalast
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1974
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Ry Cooder was 15+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962