TV Shows - Ray Charles
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on May 11, 2024. Ray Charles has appeared in 3 television series with data.
  • Saturday Night Live Poster
    #41
    Saturday Night Live
    as Self - Host & Musical Guest 1 episode • #41 most popular show
    Saturday Night Live (SNL) is a live sketch comedy and variety show that has been a staple of American television since its debut in 1975. The show features a talented ensemble cast who perform a series of comedic sketches, musical performances, and celebrity impressions. SNL is known for its satirical commentary on current events and pop culture, often pushing the boundaries of social and political humor. With a new episode airing every Saturday night, SNL has become a cultural phenomenon and has launched the careers of numerous comedy legends.
  • The Nanny Poster
    #602
    The Nanny
    as Sammy 4 episodes • #602 most popular show
    The Nanny is an American sitcom that aired from 1993 to 1999. The series follows Fran Fine, a fashionista from Queens who becomes the nanny for a wealthy British widower and his three children. With her iconic nasally voice and unique sense of style, Fran brings humor and chaos into the Sheffield household. The show combines comedy, romance, and family dynamics, as Fran navigates her unconventional role as a nanny while finding herself falling in love with her employer. The Nanny was a popular show that gained a cult following and remains beloved for its witty writing and memorable characters.
  • The Carol Burnett Show Poster
    #692
    The Carol Burnett Show
    as Self - Guest 2 episodes • #692 most popular show
    The Carol Burnett Show is a classic American variety/sketch comedy series that gained fame for its unique blend of humor, song, and dance. Featuring the titular comedian Carol Burnett and a regular cast including Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and later Tim Conway, the series is celebrated for its delightful sketches and parodies. The show aired on CBS, amassing 278 episodes over its initial 11-year run, and securing a place in television history with numerous Emmy Awards and critical accolades.
Movies - Ray Charles
Sorted by online popularity. Ray Charles has appeared in 4 movies with data.
  • The Blues Brothers Poster
    #663
    The Blues Brothers
    as Ray • #663 most popular movie
    The Blues Brothers is a 1980 American musical action comedy film featuring John Belushi as Jake Blues and Dan Aykroyd as his brother Elwood. The story follows the brothers as they reunite their band to save the Roman Catholic orphanage where they grew up.
  • Spy Hard Poster
    #4,513
    Spy Hard
    as Busdriver • #4,513 most popular movie
    Spy Hard is a 1996 American action comedy film starring Leslie Nielsen and Nicollette Sheridan. The film parodies spy and action genres, with a plot centered around secret agent WD-40 Dick Steele teaming up with a KGB agent to stop the evil Gen. Rancor from achieving world domination by obtaining a crucial computer circuit for a missile.
  • I Am Not Your Negro Poster
    #6,169
    I Am Not Your Negro
    as Self (archive footage) • #6,169 most popular movie
    I Am Not Your Negro is a documentary film and a social critique essay directed by Raoul Peck, based on James Baldwin's unfinished manuscript, exploring the African American experience in the United States.
  • Limit Up Poster
    #8,199
    Limit Up
    as Julius • #8,199 most popular movie
    Limit Up is a 1989 comedy film following Chicago commodities trader Casey Falls, who aspires to become a top trader despite obstacles.
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Ray Charles Biography
Ray Charles Robinson Sr. (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Known as 'The Genius' among his contemporaries, Charles was one of the most influential musicians in history. Blinded during childhood, possibly due to glaucoma, he overcame the challenge and became a pioneer of soul music. Combining blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, and gospel, Charles revolutionized the genre with his recordings for Atlantic Records in the 1950s. In the 1960s, he further contributed to the integration of country, rhythm and blues, and pop music, achieving crossover success on ABC Records. Charles was also one of the first black musicians to have artistic control over his music with a mainstream record company. His hit song 'Georgia on My Mind' topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960.

On May 11, 2024, Ray Charles had 2,629 Wikipedia visits, making him the #2,088 most popular actor online.