Ray Charles

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BIRTHDAY

September 23, 1930

Albany, GA

DIED

June 10, 2004

RECENT CREDITS

Ray (FILM) Oct. 29, 2004

Spy Hard (FILM) May. 24, 1996

Limit Up (FILM) Nov. 3, 1989

Octopussy (FILM) Jun. 10, 1983

The Blues Brothers (FILM) Jun. 20, 1980

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One of the father's of contemporary soul, Ray Charles has become an American musical institution. Born Ray Charles Robinson in a small Georgia town, Charles contacted glaucoma at the age of six and lost his sight, but this has not stopped him from launching an active and productive career that has continued through the 1990s and on. He has often appeared in music documentaries and has performed in feature films, where he usually appears as himself. He has also been on television, either hosting his own specials, or acting as a guest artist on those of others.

~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

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Ray Charles Sweeps the 47th Annual Grammys

Feb. 14, 2005

The late legendary blues man Ray Charles dominated the Grammys, taking eight awards including Album of the Year. Other winners included Usher, Alicia Keys Green Day and Maroon 5

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Posted: Nov. 11, 2003

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