Portrait of Ray Charles

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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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of The Greatest Night in Pop
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
Poster of Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
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
Poster of Piano Greats at the BBC
Piano Greats at the BBC
Ray Charles would have been no older than
73 in Piano Greats at the BBC
as ''.
Sat, Dec 10 2022
Poster of 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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
Poster of Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
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
Poster of Rat Pack
Rat Pack
Ray Charles would have been no older than
73 in Rat Pack
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 11 2022
Poster of Disclosure
Disclosure
Ray Charles would have been no older than
73 in Disclosure
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 19 2020
Poster of I Am Not Your Negro
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
Poster of Face of Unity
Face of Unity
Ray Charles would have been no older than
73 in Face of Unity
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 2014
Poster of Jazzline - Ray Charles & Orchestra
Jazzline - Ray Charles & Orchestra
Ray Charles would have been no older than
73 in Jazzline - Ray Charles & Orchestra
as 'himself'.
Mon, Oct 29 2012
Poster of Ray Charles - Live in France 1961
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
Poster of Ray Charles: Live At Montreux
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
Poster of Jazz Evolution
Jazz Evolution
Ray Charles would have been no older than
73 in Jazz Evolution
as 'Self - Piano, Vocals'.
Tue, Aug 12 2008
Poster of Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On
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
Poster of Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built
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
Poster of Fats Domino: Walking to New Orleans
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
Poster of Glen Campbell:  Good Times Again
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
Poster of Ray Charles: Live at the Olympia
Ray Charles: Live at the Olympia
Ray Charles would have been no older than
73 in Ray Charles: Live at the Olympia
as ''.
Tue, Dec 12 2006
Poster of Ray Charles with the Voices of Jubilation Choir
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
Poster of Burt Sugarman's The Midnight Special: 1976
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
Poster of The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
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
Poster of Ray Charles: O-Genio - Live In Brazil 1963
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
as ''.
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Ray Charles: Soul of the Holy Land
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
Poster of Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company
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
Poster of Tom Dowd & The Language of Music
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
Poster of Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues
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
Poster of Rockin' Pianos
Rockin' Pianos
Ray Charles was
73 in Rockin' Pianos
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Mar 29 2004
Poster of TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
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
Poster of Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'
Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'
Ray Charles was
72 in Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 26 2003
Poster of Piano Blues
Piano Blues
Ray Charles was
72 in Piano Blues
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of The Willie Nelson Special - With Special Guest Ray Charles
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
Poster of Ray Charles: Live: Montreux Jazz Festival
Ray Charles: Live: Montreux Jazz Festival
Ray Charles was
71 in Ray Charles: Live: Montreux Jazz Festival
as ''.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
Ray Charles was
71 in Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 13 2001
Poster of Ray Charles - In Concert
Ray Charles - In Concert
Ray Charles was
70 in Ray Charles - In Concert
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Mar 20 2001
Poster of The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 1
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
Poster of The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 2
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
Poster of Blue's Big Musical Movie
Blue's Big Musical Movie
Ray Charles was
70 in Blue's Big Musical Movie
as 'G-Clef (voice)'.
Tue, Oct 03 2000
Poster of Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years
Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years
Ray Charles was
67 in Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 11 1998
Poster of Spy Hard
Spy Hard
Ray Charles was
65 in Spy Hard
as 'Busdriver'.
Fri, May 24 1996
Poster of Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Ray Charles was
65 in Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
as 'Performer'.
Thu, Dec 14 1995
Poster of The History of Rock 'n' Roll
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Ray Charles was
64 in The History of Rock 'n' Roll
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 06 1995
Poster of The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson
Ray Charles was
64 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of Love Affair
Love Affair
Ray Charles was
64 in Love Affair
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 21 1994
Poster of Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
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
Poster of Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
Ray Charles was
63 in Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
as ''.
Fri, May 13 1994
Poster of Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O
Ray Charles was
62 in Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 22 1993
Poster of Montreux Jazz Festival 1991
Montreux Jazz Festival 1991
Ray Charles was
60 in Montreux Jazz Festival 1991
as ''.
Sat, Jul 13 1991
Poster of The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
Ray Charles was
60 in The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 21 1990
Poster of Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
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
Poster of Limit Up
Limit Up
Ray Charles was
59 in Limit Up
as 'Julius'.
Thu, Nov 02 1989
Poster of Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Ray Charles was
58 in Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
as 'Ray Charles'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Ray Charles was
57 in Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
as ''.
Fri, May 27 1988
Poster of The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki
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
Poster of Billy Joel: Building the Bridge
Billy Joel: Building the Bridge
Ray Charles was
55 in Billy Joel: Building the Bridge
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 09 1986
Poster of The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
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
Poster of The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty
Ray Charles was
55 in The Statue of Liberty
as 'Self - Composer'.
Sat, Oct 26 1985
Poster of We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
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
Poster of I Love Quincy
I Love Quincy
Ray Charles was
53 in I Love Quincy
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 23 1984
Poster of Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul
Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul
Ray Charles was
53 in Ray Charles: A Man & His Soul
as ''.
Sun, Oct 30 1983
Poster of Lynda Carter's Celebration
Lynda Carter's Celebration
Ray Charles was
50 in Lynda Carter's Celebration
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 11 1981
Poster of Ray Charles Live - In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony
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
Poster of John Schneider: Back Home
John Schneider: Back Home
Ray Charles was
50 in John Schneider: Back Home
as ''.
Wed, Sep 24 1980
Poster of Ray Charles At The North Sea Jazz Festival
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
Poster of The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers
Ray Charles was
49 in The Blues Brothers
as 'Ray'.
Mon, Jun 16 1980
Poster of Ray Charles: Angels Keep Watching Over Me
Ray Charles: Angels Keep Watching Over Me
Ray Charles was
48 in Ray Charles: Angels Keep Watching Over Me
as ''.
Tue, Jan 02 1979
Poster of The Second Barry Manilow Special
The Second Barry Manilow Special
Ray Charles was
47 in The Second Barry Manilow Special
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Feb 24 1978
Poster of The Beatles Forever
The Beatles Forever
Ray Charles was
47 in The Beatles Forever
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 24 1977
Poster of Barbra Streisand... and Other Musical Instruments
Barbra Streisand... and Other Musical Instruments
Ray Charles was
42 in Barbra Streisand... and Other Musical Instruments
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Feb 10 1973
Poster of Ray Charles - La Salle Pleyel, Paris
Ray Charles - La Salle Pleyel, Paris
Ray Charles was
38 in Ray Charles - La Salle Pleyel, Paris
as 'himself'.
Tue, Oct 08 1968
Poster of The Big T.N.T. Show
The Big T.N.T. Show
Ray Charles was
35 in The Big T.N.T. Show
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 07 1966
Poster of Ballad in Blue
Ballad in Blue
Ray Charles was
34 in Ballad in Blue
as 'himself'.
Thu, Feb 18 1965
Poster of Swingin' Along
Swingin' Along
Ray Charles was
30 in Swingin' Along
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Apr 16 1961

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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 Cachitos de hierro y cromo
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
Poster of Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music
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
Poster of The Blues
The Blues
Ray Charles was
73+ in The Blues
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of CMT Crossroads
CMT Crossroads
Ray Charles was
71+ in CMT Crossroads
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2002
Poster of Star Academy
Star Academy
Ray Charles was
71+ in Star Academy
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 20 2001
Poster of The Nanny
The Nanny
Ray Charles was
63+ in The Nanny
as 'Sammy'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of The John Larroquette Show
The John Larroquette Show
Ray Charles was
62+ in The John Larroquette Show
as 'Ray Charles'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 02 1993
Poster of Wings
Wings
Ray Charles was
59+ in Wings
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 19 1990
Poster of Victoires de la musique
Victoires de la musique
Ray Charles was
55+ in Victoires de la musique
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1985
Poster of Moonlighting
Moonlighting
Ray Charles was
54+ in Moonlighting
as 'Ray Charles'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1985
Poster of Who's the Boss?
Who's the Boss?
Ray Charles was
53+ in Who's the Boss?
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
Ray Charles was
52+ in St. Elsewhere
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Champs-Elysées
Champs-Elysées
Ray Charles was
51+ in Champs-Elysées
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 16 1982
Poster of Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters
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
Poster of The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
Ray Charles was
48+ in The Kennedy Center Honors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of Bio’s Bahnhof
Bio’s Bahnhof
Ray Charles was
47+ in Bio’s Bahnhof
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 09 1978
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Ray Charles was
45+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host / Musical Guest'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Cher
Cher
Ray Charles was
44+ in Cher
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 16 1975
Poster of Musikladen
Musikladen
Ray Charles was
42+ in Musikladen
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 13 1972
Poster of The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special
Ray Charles was
41+ in The Midnight Special
as 'Host / Self, Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 1972
Poster of The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
Ray Charles was
39+ in The Flip Wilson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of The Johnny Cash Show
The Johnny Cash Show
Ray Charles was
38+ in The Johnny Cash Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 07 1969
Poster of The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Ray Charles was
38+ in The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 1969
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Ray Charles was
37+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Ray Charles was
36+ in The Carol Burnett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of Shindig!
Shindig!
Ray Charles was
33+ in Shindig!
as 'Self - Singer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1964
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Ray Charles was
33+ in The Hollywood Palace
as 'Self - Singer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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
Poster of Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall
Ray Charles was
28+ in Kraft Music Hall
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Ray Charles was
26+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Ray Charles was
17+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self - Singer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948