Ry Cooder
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Acting Credits
Biography
Ryland "Ry" Peter Cooder is an American prominent guitarist, singer and composer. He is known for his slide guitar work, his interest in blues-rock, roots music from his native North America, and for his collaborations with traditional musicians from many countries. Cooder's solo work has been an eclectic mix, taking in dust bowl folk, blues, Tex-Mex, soul, gospel, rock, and much else. He has collaborated with many important musicians, including The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Neil Young & Cr...
Known For
Filmography
Wim Wenders, Desperado
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
2019
as Self
Stringman: The Jack Nitzsche Story
2018
as Self
ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
2014
as Self
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
2014
as Self
The People Speak
2009
as Self
Talking Guitars
2008
as Self
John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me
2004
as Self
Van Dyke Parks: An Obsession with Music
2002
as Self
Buena Vista Social Club
1999
as Self
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
1997
as Himself
The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
1994
as Self
Ry Cooder & David Lindley: Live at the Fillmore Auditorium
1994
as guitar, vocals
John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992
1992
Motion and Emotion: The Road to 'Paris, Texas'
1990
as Self
Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders
1990
as Self
Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball
1988
as Himself
Randy Newman: Live at the Odeon
1982
as Self
The Long Riders
1980
as Wedding Band Guitar Player (uncredited)
Austin City Limits
1975
as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Musical Guest
Rockpalast
1974
Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?
1970
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self