Ray Charles
American singer, pianist and songwriter (1930–2004)
Ray Charles Robinson was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Genius". Among friends and fellow musicians, Charles preferred being called "Brother Ray". He lost his vision as a child, possibly due to glaucoma, and consequently wore dark glasses.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 6 films (1937–1996) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 26 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | The Green Cockatoo | William Cameron Menzies | 65 min | B&W | ||
| 1948 | They Live By Night. | Nicholas Ray | 95 min. | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1984 | The Statue of Liberty | Direct Cinema | 58 | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1985 | [THE STATUE OF LIBERTY] | Unknown source | 60 min | 16mm | Color | silent |
| 1985 | The Statue of Liberty | A Diana Colson Film | 60 min | Color | ||
| 1996 | Spy hard | Rick Friedberg | 81 min | Color |