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Ray Charles Robinson [a] (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist.He is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential musicians in history, and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Genius".
Ray is a 2004 American biographical musical drama film focusing on 30 years in the life of soul musician Ray Charles. [ a ] The independently produced film was co-produced and directed by Taylor Hackford ; it was written by James L. White from a story by Hackford and White.
Ray Charles attended St. Augustine School where he learned to read Braille. The school was known as The Institute for the Blind, Deaf and Dumb at the time. Ashley Fiolek attended the Florida School for the Deaf & Blind [4] and is a national women's motocross champion. Marcus Roberts, jazz pianist. [4] Joseph "Joe" Walker, sports broadcaster. [4]
Some actors go through physical transformations to play musicians. ... others are more intensive, like Jamie Foxx having his eyes glued shut to portray blind musician Ray Charles.
Henry Caldera – Sri Lankan singer/songwriter, blind since age 14. [29] Ray Charles – pianist and singer inducted to various halls of fame. [30] Fanny Crosby – Christian hymn writer. [31] Reverend Gary Davis – gospel blues guitarist. [32] Blind John Davis – American blues and boogie-woogie pianist and singer. [33]
Jamie Foxx went into the 2005 Oscar ceremony the heavy favorite to win the lead actor award for his performance as Ray Charles in "Ray." Sure enough, presenter Charlize Theron called out his name.
Colors of the Blind is a 1997 Chinese film about a blind girl training to become a competitive sprinter. Ray is a 2004 biographical film which focuses on 30 years in the life of blind musician Ray Charles. Black is a 2005 film about a deafblind woman's relationship with her teacher.
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