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The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave (2000) -- A goofy stuntman and his sidekicks set out to perform the most daring, death-defying stunt he has ever tried, all to save a sick little boy's life.
"America's Got Talent" (2006): Season 4: Episode 15 -- Watch Pete Peterkin's Tuesday night performance here.
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of 'The War of the Worlds' (2006) -- Ray talks about a life in music.
Tom Dowd & the Language of Music (2003) -- A documentary about Tom Dowd, who was an innovative recording engineer and producer of noted albums with John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Otis Redding, Eric Clapton, the Allman Brothers and many others.
"Biography" (1987): :  -- Everything you need to know about Ray Charles in 5 Minutes or Less

Overview

Date of Death:
10 June 2004, Beverly Hills, California, USA more
Mini Biography:
A tragic fate may have given this visionary a heightened sensitivity, perception... more
Trivia:
Dropped the "Robinson" from his name as a young performer to avoid confusion... more
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Down 19% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 1 nomination more
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Filmography

Soundtrack:
  1. Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009) (TV) (performer: "Georgia on My Mind")
  2. "Glee" (1 episode, 2009)
        - Showmance (2009) TV episode (writer: "Gold Digger" (uncredited))
  3. "So You Think You Can Dance" (2 episodes, 2006-2009)
    ... aka S.Y.T.Y.C.D. (USA)
        - Top 18 Perform (2009) TV episode (performer: "Shake a Tail Feather")
        - Top 4: The Finale (2006) TV episode (performer: "Georgia on My Mind")
  4. Inglourious Basterds (2009) (writer: "WHAT'D I SAY")
  5. He's Just Not That Into You (2009) (writer: "I Got A Woman", "Sweet Sixteen Bars")
    ... aka Er steht einfach nicht auf Dich! (Germany)
  6. "Dancing with the Stars" (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka D.W.T.S. (USA)
        - Round 2 (2008) TV episode (performer: "I Got a Woman" (uncredited))
  7. "Banda sonora" (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode #1.12 (2007) TV episode (performer: "Yes Indeed")
  8. A la diestra del cielo: Silvio, un cantaor rockero (2007) (writer: "Unchain Break My Heart")
  9. "Las Vegas" (2 episodes, 2004-2007)
        - The Glass Is Always Cleaner (2007) TV episode (performer: "Crying Time")
        - Two of a Kind (2004) TV episode (performer: "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" (uncredited))
  10. Tony Bennett: The Music Never Ends (2007) (TV) (performer: "Everybody Has the Blues")
  11. "Memòries de la tele" (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode #1.10 (2007) TV episode (performer: "Yesterday")
  12. Elvis Presley: Love Me Tender (2006) (V) (writer: "I Got A Woman")
  13. "The Sopranos" (1 episode, 2006)
        - Johnny Cakes (2006) TV episode (performer: "I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town")
  14. "Möbelhandlarens dotter" (2006) TV mini-series (writer: "What'd I Say?")
  15. Inside Man (2006) (writer: "Gold Digger") (performer: "Gold Digger")
  16. Failure to Launch (2006) (performer: "Hit the Road, Jack")
  17. "Smallville" (1 episode, 2005)
    ... aka Smallville Beginnings (USA: rerun title)
    ... aka Smallville: Superman the Early Years (UK: promotional title)
        - Lexmas (2005) TV episode (performer: "That Spirit of Christmas" (uncredited))
  18. "The Boondocks" (1 episode, 2005)
        - Guess Hoe's Coming to Dinner (2005) TV episode ("Gold Digger")
  19. The 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005) (TV) ("Georgia On My Mind")
  20. The Last Shot (2004) (performer: "Let the Good Times Roll" (1946))
  21. Ray (2004/I) (writer: "What'd I Say", "Baby Let Me Hold Your Hand", "The Key of G", "Pete Johnson's Stride", "I Got a Woman", "Hallelujah I Love Her So", "Leave My Woman Alone", "Mary Ann", "What Kind of Man Are You?", "I Believe to My Soul", "Rockhouse", "Hard Times (No One Knows Better Than I)") (performer: "What'd I Say", "Anytime", "Baby Let Me Hold Your Hand", "Roll with My Baby", "The Midnight Hour", "The Key of G", "Pete Johnson's Stride", "Mess Around", "I Got a Woman", "Hallelujah I Love Her So", "Drown in My Own Tears", "Leave My Woman Alone", "Mary Ann", "What Kind of Man Are You?", "Night Time Is the Right Time", "I Believe to My Soul", "Georgia on My Mind", "Hit the Road Jack", "Unchain My Heart", "You Don't Know Me", "Rockhouse", "I Can't Stop Loving You", "Bye Bye Love", "Hard Times (No One Knows Better Than I)", "Born to Lose") ("Route 66", "Straighten Up and Fly Right", "I Got a Woman")
  22. "Senhora do Destino" (2004) TV series (unknown episodes)
  23. "The Practice" (1 episode, 2003)
        - The Lonely People (2003) TV episode (lyrics: "Cry") (performer: "Cry")
  24. "Celebridade" (2003) TV series (unknown episodes)
    ... aka Celebrity (International: English title: informal title)
  25. Elf (2003) (performer: "Winter Wonderland" (1934))
    ... aka Buddy - Der Weihnachtself (Germany)
  26. My House in Umbria (2003) (TV) (performer: "If I Give You My Love")
    ... aka La mia casa in Umbria (Italy)
  27. The Transporter (2002) ("I Got Love")
    ... aka Le transporteur (France)
  28. Drumline (2002) (performer: "I'm Scared of You")
  29. Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002) (performer: "Lonely Avenue" (1958))
  30. Showtime (2002) (writer: "What'd I Say" (1959)) (performer: "What'd I Say" (1959))
  31. Behind Enemy Lines (2001) (writer: "What'd I Say") (performer: "What'd I Say")
  32. Metoroporisu (2001) (performer: "I Can't Stop Loving You")
    ... aka Osamu Tezuka's Metropolis (Australia) (USA: DVD title)
    ... aka Metropolis (USA)
    ... aka Osamu Tezuka no Metoroporisu (Japan: complete title)
    ... aka Robotic Angel (International: English title)
  33. Russian Doll (2001) (writer: "Frenesí")
  34. Where the Heart Is (2000) (writer: "What'd I Say")
  35. "American Masters" (1 episode, 2000)
        - Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light (2000) TV episode (performer: "In the Heat of the Night")

  36. Liberty Heights (1999) (writer: "I Got a Woman") (performer: "I Got a Woman")
  37. The Hurricane (1999) (writer: "Hard Times No One Knows", "A Fool for You") (performer: "Hard Times No One Knows", "A Fool for You")
  38. The Iron Giant (1999) (writer: "Genius After Hours") (performer: "Genius After Hours")
  39. Dogma (1999) (performer: "Alabamy Bound")
  40. Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth (1998) (performer: "Busted")
  41. The Parent Trap (1998) (performer: "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye")
    ... aka Disney's The Parent Trap (USA: complete title)
  42. In God's Hands (1998) (performer: "(Night Time Is) The Right Time")
  43. Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III (1997) (V) ("BABY GRAND")
    ... aka Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III - The Video (USA: alternative title)
  44. "Bat Yam - New York" (1 episode, 1997)
        - Bat Yamim Bi-New York (1997) TV episode (performer: "Hit the Road Jack")
  45. Bound (1996) (performer: "Hallelujah I Love Her So")
  46. Mr. Holland's Opus (1995) (writer: "I GOT A WOMAN") (performer: "I GOT A WOMAN")
  47. "The Beatles Anthology" (1995) TV mini-series (unknown episodes)
  48. Casino (1995) (performer: "Takes Two to Tango", "Stella By Starlight")
    ... aka Casino (France)
  49. Unstrung Heroes (1995) (performer: "You Are My Sunshine")
  50. Tommy Boy (1995) ("What'd I Say")
  51. Bye Bye Love (1995) (writer: "This Little Girl of Mine")
  52. Speechless (1994) (performer: "Hit the Road Jack")
  53. Miracle on 34th Street (1994) (performer: "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town")
  54. Love Affair (1994) (performer: "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)")
  55. INXS: The Great Video Experience (1994) (V) ("PLEASE (YOU GOT THAT...)")
  56. For Love or Money (1993) (performer: "Let Me Take Over")
    ... aka The Concierge (Australia) (UK) (USA: working title)
  57. Heart and Souls (1993) (writer: "What'd I Say") (performer: "What'd I Say")
  58. Another Stakeout (1993) (performer: "LOVE HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN")
    ... aka Stakeout 2
    ... aka The Lookout
  59. Sleepless in Seattle (1993) (performer: "Over The Rainbow")
  60. "Melrose Place" (1 episode, 1993)
        - Pas de Trois (1993) TV episode (performer: "It Had to Be You")
  61. Indecent Proposal (1993) (performer: "Cryin' Time")
  62. The Sandlot (1993) (performer: "America the Beautiful")
    ... aka The Sandlot Kids (Australia) (UK)
  63. "Beavis and Butt-Head" (1 episode, 1993)
        - Balloon (1993) TV episode (writer: "Supermodel")
  64. Groundhog Day (1993) (performer: "You Don't Know Me")
  65. Malcolm X (1992) (performer: "That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)")
    ... aka X (USA: poster title)
  66. Love Potion No. 9 (1992) (performer: "BORN TO LOSE")
  67. White Men Can't Jump (1992) (writer: "CARELESS LOVE") (performer: "CARELESS LOVE")
  68. The Butcher's Wife (1991) (performer: "JUST FOR A THRILL")
  69. The Fisher King (1991) (performer: "Hit The Road Jack")
  70. "thirtysomething" (1 episode, 1991)
        - A Wedding (1991) TV episode (performer: "Come Rain Or Come Shine")
  71. Nothing But Trouble (1991) (performer: "The Good Life")
  72. Eric Clapton: 24 Nights (1991) (TV) (writer: "Hard Times")
  73. Rocky V (1990) (performer: "Winter Wonderland")
  74. "Quantum Leap" (1 episode, 1990)
        - M.I.A. - April 1, 1969 (1990) TV episode (performer: "Georgia On My Mind")
  75. Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) (performer: "Ol'Man River")

  76. Christmas Vacation (1989) (performer: "That Spirit of Christmas")
    ... aka National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (UK: complete title) (USA: complete title)
    ... aka National Lampoon's Winter Holiday (UK)
  77. Black Rain (1989/I) ("WHAT'D I SAY")
  78. When Harry Met Sally... (1989) (performer: "Winter Wonderland")
    ... aka When Harry Met Sally (USA: DVD box title)
  79. The Dream Team (1989) (performer: "HIT THE ROAD JACK")
  80. Cinq jours en juin (1989) (performer: "Love Makes The Change")
    ... aka Five Days in June
  81. New York Stories (1989) (performer: "The Right Time")
  82. Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) (performer: "Mess Around" (1953))
    ... aka Planes, Trains and Automobiles (USA: video box title)
  83. The Big Town (1987) (performer: "DROWN IN MY OWN TEARS")
  84. "Designing Women" (1986) TV series (unknown episodes)
  85. Off Beat (1986) (performer: "Georgia On My Mind")
  86. The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986) (TV) (performer: "It's Not Easy Being Green")
  87. The Sure Thing (1985) (performer: "Just Because")
  88. The Flamingo Kid (1984) (performer: "Yes, Indeed")
  89. The King of Comedy (1982) (writer: "Sweet Sixteen Bars") (performer: "Come Rain or Come Shine", "Sweet Sixteen Bars")
  90. Four Friends (1981) (performer: "Georgia On My Mind")
    ... aka Georgia's Friends
  91. Any Which Way You Can (1980) (performer: "Beers To You")
  92. Raging Bull (1980) (performer: "Tell the Truth" (1956))
  93. The Blues Brothers (1980) (performer: "SHAKE A TAIL FEATHER" (uncredited), "JAILHOUSE ROCK" (uncredited))
  94. The Hollywood Knights (1980) (performer: "What'd I Say")

  95. Spécial Ray Charles (1978) (TV) (performer: "La mamma", "Il est mort le soleil", "Ne me quitte pas", "I feel so bad")
  96. Big Wednesday (1978) (writer: "What'd I Say" (1959)) (performer: "What'd I Say" (1959))
    ... aka Summer of Innocence
  97. "Saturday Night Live" (2 episodes, 1977)
    ... aka NBC's Saturday Night (USA: complete title)
    ... aka SNL (USA: informal title)
    ... aka SNL 25 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Saturday Night (USA: first season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 15 (USA: fifteenth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 20 (USA: twentieth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 25 (USA: twentiefifth season title)
        - Ray Charles (1977) TV episode (writer: "What'd I Say", "On Saturday Night") (performer: "I Can See Clearly Now", "Georgia on My Mind", "What'd I Say", "Oh What A Beautiful Morning", "I Can't Stop loving You", "On Saturday Night")
        - Elliot Gould/Kate & Anna McGarrigle/Roslyn Kind (1977) TV episode (performer: "America the Beautiful")
  98. Elvis in Concert (1977) (TV) (writer: "I Got a Woman")
  99. Ash Wednesday (1973) (performer: "Ruby")
  100. That'll Be the Day (1973) (writer: "What Did I Say")
  101. Barbra Streisand... and Other Musical Instruments (1973) (TV) (performer: "Look What They've Done to My Song, Ma", "Cryin' Time", "Sweet Inspiration")
  102. Elvis on Tour (1972) (writer: "I Got a Woman")
    ... aka Elvis on Tour in Multiple-Screen (USA: poster title)
  103. "The Porter Wagoner Show" (1 episode, 1972)
        - Episode #1.440 (1972) TV episode (writer: "Hallelujah I Love Her So")
  104. Warnung vor einer heiligen Nutte (1971) (writer: "Let's Go Get Stoned") (performer: "Let's Go Get Stoned")
    ... aka Beware of a Holy Whore (USA)
  105. Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me? (1971) (performer: "Don't Tell Me Your Troubles")
  106. Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970) (writer: "What'd I Say?")
    ... aka Elvis: That's the Way It Was (USA: closing credits title)
    ... aka Elvis: Thats the Way It Is - Special Edition (USA: video title)
  107. "The Johnny Cash Show" (1 episode, 1970)
        - Episode #2.1 (1970) TV episode (performer: "Ring of Fire")
  108. Movin' (1970) (TV) (writer: "Movin'")

  109. Histoires extraordinaires (1968) (performer: "Ruby")
    ... aka Spirits of the Dead (USA)
    ... aka Tales of Mystery
    ... aka Tales of Mystery and Imagination (UK)
    ... aka Tre passi nel delirio (Italy)
    ... aka Trois histoires extraordinaires d'Edgar Poe
  110. Movin' with Nancy (1967) (TV) (writer: "What'd I say")
  111. In the Heat of the Night (1967) (performer: "In the Heat of the Night")
  112. Bobby Darin in London (1967) (TV) (writer: "What'd I Say")
  113. "The Monkees" (1 episode, 1967)
        - The Monkees on Tour (1967) TV episode (writer: "I Got a Woman")
  114. Easy Come, Easy Go (1967) (writer: "Leave My Woman Alone")
  115. The Big T.N.T. Show (1966) (performer: "It's All Right", "Georgia On My Mind", "Let the Good Times Roll")
  116. The Cincinnati Kid (1965) (performer: "The Cincinnati Kid")
  117. It's What's Happening, Baby! (1965) (TV) (performer: "What I Say")
  118. "The Patty Duke Show" (1 episode, 1965)
        - Will the Real Sammy Davis Please Hang Up? (1965) TV episode (writer: "I've Got A Woman" (uncredited))
  119. Viva Las Vegas (1964) (writer: "What'd I Say" (uncredited))
    ... aka Love in Las Vegas (International: English title) (UK)
  120. Scorpio Rising (1964) (performer: "Hit the Road Jack" (uncredited))
  121. "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" (1 episode, 1963)
    ... aka Ozzie and Harriet
        - June Music Festival (1963) TV episode (writer: "I Got a Woman")

  122. Robin Hood of Texas (1947) (writer: "You're the Moment of a Lifetime")
Actor:
  1. Ray Charles: Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival (2002) (V)
  2. Blue's Big Musical Movie (2000) (V) (voice) .... G-Clef
  3. The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave (2000) (V) .... Ray Charles

  4. "The Nanny" .... Sammy (4 episodes, 1997-1998)
        - The Hanukkah Story (1998) TV episode .... Sammy
        - The Pre-Nup (1998) TV episode .... Sammy
        - Homie-Work (1998) TV episode .... Sammy
        - Fair Weather Fran (1997) TV episode .... Sammy
  5. Ray Charles Live in Belgrade (1997) (TV) .... Singer
  6. Spy Hard (1996) .... Bus Driver
  7. Ray Alexander: A Taste for Justice (1994) (TV)

  8. Limit Up (1989) .... Julius
  9. "St. Elsewhere" .... Arthur Tibbits (1 episode, 1987)
        - Jose, Can You See? (1987) TV episode .... Arthur Tibbits
  10. The Blues Brothers (1980) .... Ray
Music Department:
  1. The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (1991) (TV) (music arranger)
  2. Warner Bros. Celebration of Tradition, June 2, 1990 (1990) (TV) (additional composer: score)

  3. We the People 200: The Constitutional Gala (1987) (TV) (special musical material)

  4. Funny Lady (1975) (chorus supervisor)

  5. Kiss Me Kate (1968) (TV) (choral director) (music arranger: choral)
  6. Ballad in Blue (1964) (musical director)
    ... aka Blues for Lovers (USA: alternative title)

  7. "Producers' Showcase" (vocal music arranger) (1 episode, 1956)
        - Jack and the Beanstalk (1956) TV episode (vocal music arranger)
Composer:
  1. The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (2007) (TV)
    ... aka The 30th Annual Kennedy Center Honors (USA: series title)
  2. A Capitol Fourth (2001) (TV)

  3. The 16th Annual People's Choice Awards (1990) (TV)

  4. The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986) (TV) (music and score)

  5. Ballad in Blue (1964)
    ... aka Blues for Lovers (USA: alternative title)
Self:
  1. "Memòries de la tele" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode #1.15 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  2. "American Masters" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1991-2007)
        - Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - Ray Charles: The Genius of Soul (1991) TV episode .... Himself
  3. Cavett Remembers Ray (2005) (V) .... Himself
  4. "The Best Hit USA" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 18 September 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  5. I'm Only Looking: The Best of INXS (2004) (V) .... Himself (segment "Please [You Got That]")
  6. 35th NAACP Image Awards (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  7. Ray Charles Celebrates Gospel Christmas with the Voices of Jubilation (2003) (V) .... Himself
  8. "The Blues" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Piano Blues (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  9. CMT 100 Greatest Songs of Country Music Concert (2003) (TV) .... Performer
  10. Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin' (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  11. TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV (2003) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka 1st Annual TV Land Awards (USA: short title)
  12. Tom Dowd & the Language of Music (2003) .... Himself
  13. "CMT Crossroads" .... Performer (1 episode, 2002)
        - Ray Charles & Travis Tritt (2002) TV episode .... Performer
  14. "The Heaven and Earth Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
    ... aka Heaven and Earth with Gloria Hunniford (UK: new title)
        - Episode dated 12 May 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
  15. Liza and David (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  16. The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  17. "Tout le monde en parle" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Episode dated 24 November 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  18. Billy Joel: The Essential Video Collection (2001) (V) .... Himself (segment "Baby Grand")
  19. "Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2001)
    ... aka Popular Song: Soundtrack of the Century (USA: rerun title)
    ... aka The Story of Pop (UK: short title)
        - Atlantic Crossing (2001) TV episode .... Himself
        - The Road to Rock 'n' Roll (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  20. Super Bowl XXXV (2001) (TV) .... Himself - National Anthem performer
  21. The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (2000) (TV) .... Himself - Performer

  22. ABC 2000: The Millennium (1999) (TV)
  23. Goodwill Games Opening Celebration (1998) (TV) .... Himself
  24. Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years (1998) (TV) .... Himself
  25. "Saturday Live" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
        - Episode #1.4 (1998) TV episode .... Himself
  26. Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III (1997) (V) .... Himself (video "Baby Grand")
    ... aka Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III - The Video (USA: alternative title)
  27. Caesars Palace 30th Anniversary Celebration (1996) (TV) .... Himself
  28. "The John Larroquette Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1996)
    ... aka Larroquette (USA: promotional abbreviation)
        - The Blues Traveller (1996) TV episode .... Himself
  29. "America's Music: The Roots of Country" (1996) TV mini-series .... Himself
  30. Joe Cocker: Have a Little Faith (1996) (V) .... Himself
  31. Happy Birthday Shirley (1996) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself (pre-recorded footage)
  32. 27th NAACP Image Awards (1996) (TV) .... Himself
  33. Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995) (TV) .... Himself
  34. "Rock & Roll" (1995) TV mini-series .... Himself
  35. The History of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 5 (1995) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka The Sounds of Soul
  36. The History of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 1 (1995) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Rock 'n' Roll Explodes
  37. Love Affair (1994) .... Himself
  38. The Essence Awards (1994) (TV) .... Himself
  39. The Atlantic Records Story (1994) (TV) .... Himself
  40. "Wings" .... Himself (1 episode, 1994)
        - A Decent Proposal (1994) TV episode .... Himself
  41. Ebony's 15th Annual Black Achievement Awards (1994) (TV) .... Performer
  42. "Late Show with David Letterman" .... Himself (1 episode, 1993)
    ... aka Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts)
    ... aka Letterman (Australia)
    ... aka The Late Show (USA: informal short title)
        - Episode dated 28 October 1993 (1993) TV episode .... Himself
  43. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" .... Himself (1 episode, 1993)
    ... aka Jay Leno (Australia)
        - Episode dated 15 September 1993 (1993) TV episode .... Himself
  44. Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame (1993) (TV) .... Himself (Honoree)
  45. The Legend of the Beverly Hillbillies (1993) (TV) .... Himself
  46. Willie Nelson: The Big Six-0 (1993) (TV) .... Himself
  47. A Party for Richard Pryor (1991) (TV) .... Himself
  48. Ray Charles: 50 Years in Music (1991) (TV) .... Himself
  49. Big Bird's Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake (1991) (TV) .... Himself
  50. Carnegie Hall at 100: A Place of Dreams (1991) (V) .... Himself
  51. "Golden Age of Rock'n'Roll" (1991) TV series .... Himself (unknown episodes)
  52. The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990) (TV) .... Himself
  53. Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones (1990) .... Himself
    ... aka Listen Up
  54. The 32nd Annual Grammy Awards (1990) (TV) .... Himself

  55. "Lou Rawls Parade of Stars" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
        - Episode dated 30 December 1989 (1989) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 17 December 1988 (1988) TV episode .... Himself
  56. Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting (1989) (TV) .... Himself
  57. "Ebony/Jet Showcase" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1985-1989)
        - Episode dated 3 March 1989 (1989) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 29 November 1985 (1985) TV episode .... Himself
  58. Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration (1988) (TV) .... Himself
  59. The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (1987) (TV) .... Himself
  60. Las Vegas: An All-Star 75th Anniversary (1987) (TV) .... Himself
  61. "Moonlighting" .... Himself (1 episode, 1987)
        - A Trip to the Moon (1987) TV episode .... Himself
  62. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Himself (4 episodes, 1972-1987)
    ... aka The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 9 June 1987 (1987) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 19 February 1987 (1987) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 12 March 1974 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 30 May 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Himself
  63. The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together (1987) (TV) .... Himself
  64. "Who's the Boss?" .... Himself (1 episode, 1987)
        - Hit the Road, Chad (1987) TV episode .... Himself
  65. Springtime in Bourges (1987) (TV) .... Himself
  66. The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (1986) (TV) .... Himself (Honoree)
  67. "Disneyland" .... Himself (1 episode, 1986)
    ... aka Disney's Wonderful World (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Disney Sunday Movie (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Magical World of Disney (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Wonderful World of Disney (USA: new title)
    ... aka Walt Disney (USA: new title)
    ... aka Walt Disney Presents (USA: new title)
    ... aka Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (USA: new title)
        - Walt Disney World's 15th Anniversary Celebration (1986) TV episode .... Himself
  68. "Omnibus" .... Himself (1 episode, 1986)
        - Ray Charles (1986) TV episode .... Himself
  69. WrestleMania 2 (1986) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka WrestleMania II (UK: video box title)
  70. The 28th Annual Grammy Awards (1986) (TV) .... Himself
  71. We Are the World (1985) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka We Are the World: The Video Event (International: English title: video title)
  72. A Celebration of Life: A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. (1984) (TV) .... Himself
  73. Salute to Lady Liberty (1984) (TV) .... Himself
  74. "Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters" .... Himself (1 episode, 1982)
        - Episode #2.12 (1982) TV episode .... Himself
  75. "Musikladen" .... Himself (1 episode, 1981)
        - Episode #1.66 (1981) TV episode .... Himself
  76. Celebration (1981) (TV) .... Himself (Singer)
    ... aka Lynda Carter's Celebration (USA: complete title)
  77. John Schneider: Back Home (1980) (TV)
  78. Elvis Presley - Die frühen Jahre (1980) (TV) .... Himself

  79. The Unbroken Circle: A Tribute to Mother Maybelle Carter (1979) (TV)
  80. Spécial Ray Charles (1978) (TV) .... Himself
  81. A Salute to American Imagination (1978) (TV) .... Himself
  82. NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney (1978) (TV) .... Himself
  83. The Second Barry Manilow Special (1978) (TV) .... Himself
  84. 50 Years of Country Music (1978) (TV) .... Himself
  85. The Beatles Forever (1977) (TV) .... Himself
  86. "Saturday Night Live" .... Himself - Host / ... (1 episode, 1977)
    ... aka NBC's Saturday Night (USA: complete title)
    ... aka SNL (USA: informal title)
    ... aka SNL 25 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Saturday Night (USA: first season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 15 (USA: fifteenth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 20 (USA: twentieth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 25 (USA: twentiefifth season title)
        - Ray Charles (1977) TV episode .... Himself - Host/Musical Guest
  87. "The Mike Douglas Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1977)
        - Episode dated 2 September 1977 (1977) TV episode .... Himself
  88. The All-Star Gong Show Special (1977) (TV) .... Himself - Singer
  89. "All You Need Is Love" .... Himself (1 episode)
        - Who's That Comin'?: Blues (????) TV episode .... Himself
  90. Celebration: The American Spirit (1976) (TV) .... Himself
  91. "Cher" .... Himself (1 episode, 1975)
        - Episode #2.10 (1975) TV episode .... Himself
  92. Cotton Club '75 (1975) (TV) .... Himself
  93. "The Midnight Special" .... Himself / ... (2 episodes, 1973)
        - Episode #1.12 (1973) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #1.10 (1973) TV episode .... Himself - Host
  94. Duke Ellington... We Love You Madly (1973) (TV) .... Himself
  95. "The Flip Wilson Show" .... Himself (3 episodes, 1971-1973)
        - Episode #3.17 (1973) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #2.16 (1972) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #1.22 (1971) TV episode .... Himself
  96. Barbra Streisand... and Other Musical Instruments (1973) (TV) .... Himself
  97. "The Carol Burnett Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1972)
    ... aka Carol Burnett and Friends (USA: repeat compilations title)
        - Episode #6.11 (1972) TV episode .... Himself
  98. "The New Bill Cosby Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1972)
        - Episode dated 30 October 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Himself
  99. "The Andy Williams Show" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1969-1971)
        - Episode dated 16 January 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 18 October 1969 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
  100. "The Name of the Game" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1970)
        - I Love You, Billy Baker: Part 2 (1970) TV episode .... Himself
        - I Love You, Billy Baker: Part 1 (1970) TV episode .... Himself
  101. "Hee Haw" .... Himself (1 episode, 1970)
        - Episode #2.3 (1970) TV episode .... Himself
  102. "The Johnny Cash Show" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1970)
        - Episode #2.1 (1970) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #1.19 (1970) TV episode .... Himself
  103. "This Is Tom Jones" (1 episode, 1970)
        - Episode #2.25 (1970) TV episode
  104. "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour" .... Himself (1 episode, 1970)
        - Episode #2.17 (1970) TV episode .... Himself

  105. "Romeo und Julia 70" (1969) TV mini-series .... Himself
  106. "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1969)
        - Episode #3.25 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #3.15 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
  107. "The Andy Williams Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1968)
        - Andy Williams' Kaleidoscope Company (1968) TV episode .... Himself
  108. "The Jonathan Winters Show" .... Himself - Guest (1 episode, 1968)
        - Episode #1.11 (1968) TV episode .... Himself - Guest
  109. "Toast of the Town" .... Himself - Singer (1 episode, 1967)
    ... aka The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)
        - Episode #21.13 (1967) TV episode .... Himself - Singer
  110. The Big T.N.T. Show (1966) .... Himself
  111. "The Hollywood Palace" .... Himself - Singer (1 episode, 1966)
        - Episode #4.4 (1966) TV episode .... Himself - Singer
  112. It's What's Happening, Baby! (1965) (TV) .... Himself
  113. "Shindig!" .... Himself (1 episode, 1965)
        - Episode #1.36 (1965) TV episode .... Himself
  114. Ballad in Blue (1964) .... Himself
    ... aka Blues for Lovers (USA: alternative title)
  115. "The Dinah Shore Chevy Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1963)
    ... aka The Dinah Shore Show (USA: sixth season title)
        - Episode #7.5 (1963) TV episode .... Himself
  116. "The Perry Como Show" .... Himself (3 episodes, 1958-1961)
    ... aka Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Chesterfield Supper Club
        - Episode dated 7 June 1961 (1961) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 22 February 1961 (1961) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 17 May 1958 (1958) TV episode .... Himself
  117. Swingin' Along (1961) .... Himself
    ... aka Double Trouble
Archive Footage:
  1. Sid Bernstein Presents... (2010) .... Himself
  2. Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009) (TV) .... Himself
  3. "Later with Jools Holland"
        - Episode #35.4 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  4. WWE: The Rise and Fall of WCW (2009) (V) .... Himself
  5. "Banda sonora"
        - Episode #1.12 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  6. "Memòries de la tele"
        - Episode #1.14 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #1.10 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  7. "Vivement dimanche"
        - Episode dated 25 February 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  8. CMT: The Greatest - 40 Greatest Albums (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  9. "CMT Crossroads"
        - Best of CMT Crossroads (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  10. 50 y más (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  11. "Entertainment Tonight"
        - Episode dated 24 September 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  12. A Capitol Fourth (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  13. Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  14. The 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005) (TV)
  15. Super Bowl XXXIX (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  16. 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2005) (TV) .... Himself - Memorial Tribute
  17. Ray (2004/I) (uncredited) .... Himself
  18. Andy Williams: My Favorite Duets (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  19. World's Funniest & Cleverest Commercials (2004) (V) .... Himself
  20. TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) (V) .... Himself
  21. "American Masters"
        - Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  22. Ed Sullivan's Rock 'n' Roll Classics, Vol. 4: Elvis & Other Rock Greats (2003) (V) .... Himself
  23. God Only Knows: Vocal Harmony - The Voice (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  24. Playboy: Inside the Playboy Mansion (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  25. SNL: 25 Years of Music (1999) (TV) .... Himself
  26. The World of Jim Henson (1994) (TV) .... Himself
  27. All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1994) (TV) .... Himself
  28. The Carol Burnett Show: A Reunion (1993) (TV) .... Himself
  29. Victor Borges Tivoli 150 år (1993) (TV) .... Himself - Performer
  30. The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986) (TV) .... Himself
  31. "Toast of the Town"
        - Episode #23.23 (1970) TV episode .... Himself - Singer
  32. "Nuorten tanssihetki"
        - Episode dated 30 November 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Himself - Film guest


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