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Danny Ray(1935-2021)

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Danny Ray was born on 22 March 1935 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. He was married to Rosemarie. He died on 2 February 2021 in Augusta, Georgia, USA.
BornMarch 22, 1935
DiedFebruary 2, 2021(85)
BornMarch 22, 1935
DiedFebruary 2, 2021(85)
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Known for

Forever Funk
  • Self
    Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014)
    Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
    7.4
    • Self
    • 2014
    Sojourn to the Elements
    TV Series
    • Self - Tony Howard's Motown Revue
    Biography (1987)
    Biography
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Self

    Credits

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    Self

    • Forever Funk
      • Self
      • Filming
    • Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014)
      Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
      7.4
      • Self
      • 2014
    • Sojourn to the Elements
      TV Series
      • Self - Tony Howard's Motown Revue
      • 2013
    • James Brown: Live from the House of Blues (2000)
      James Brown: Live from the House of Blues
      7.8
      Video
      • Self (as Mr Danny MC Ray)
      • 2000
    • Biography (1987)
      Biography
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Self
      • 1996
    • Chuck Berry, Marvin Gaye, Lesley Gore, The Supremes, The Barbarians, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas, Gerry and the Pacemakers, James Brown and The Famous Flames, Jan & Dean, and Smokey Robinson & The Miracles in The T.A.M.I. Show (1964)
      The T.A.M.I. Show
      8.3
      • Self - James Brown's Cape Handler (uncredited)
      • 1964

    Archive Footage

    • James Brown: Say It Loud (2024)
      James Brown: Say It Loud
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Self (archive footage)
      • 2024
    • King of Stage: The Woodie King Jr. Story (2018)
      King of Stage: The Woodie King Jr. Story
      • Self (archive footage)
      • 2018
    • Kalter Krieg der Konzerte
      TV Movie
      • Self (archive footage)
      • 2014
    • Trailers from Hell (2007)
      Trailers from Hell
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Self - James Brown's Cape Handler (archive footage)
      • 2007

    Personal details

    • Official site
      • Discogs
    • Alternative name
      • Mr Danny MC Ray
    • Born
      • March 22, 1935
      • Birmingham, Alabama, USA
    • Died
      • February 2, 2021
      • Augusta, Georgia, USA(natural causes)
    • Spouse
      • Rosemarie(her death)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Still emceeing concerts in 2011 at age 76.
    • Quotes
      [his standard emcee introduction for music legend James Brown] Right about now, it's star time! Are you ready for star time? Yes! Introducing, ladies and gentlemen, the man who has given the world over 44 golden soul classics, tunes that will never die. Tunes like 'Try Me', 'Please, Please, Please', 'I Feel Good', 'Papa's Got A Brand New Bag', 'Sex Machine', 'Big Payback', 'Get Up Offa That Thang', 'Don't Be A Dropout', and 'Say It Loud, I'm Black And I'm Proud'! I introduce you to the hardest-working man in show biz, ladies and gentlemen, the Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown!
    • Nickname
      • The Cape Man

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