Robert Cray
Acting
Biography
Robert William Cray is a blues, roots and soul guitarist and singer from the United States. In 1974, he formed the formed the 'Robert Cray Band' and began playing college towns on the West Coast. Cray was the uncredited bassist in the 1978 'National Lampoon's Animal House' house party band 'Otis Day and the Knights'. The Robert Cray Band released its first album in 1980, followed by 'Strong Persuader' in 1986, 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' in 1988 and 'Take Your Shoes Off' in 1999 - the latter three each winning Grammy Awards for 'Best Contemporary Blues Album'. Cray has collaborated with many artists including John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Johnny Copeland, Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Cray has been inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk and the Blues Hall of Fame and received the Americana Music Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance.
Filmography 24
Movies (21)
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 20192020Self
John Lee Hooker: The Boogie Man2019Self
Eric Clapton - Live in San Diego2017Self
The Robert Cray Band - 4 Nights of 40 Years Live2015Himself
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 20132013Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 20102010Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 20072007Self- Robert Cray - The Best of Robert Cray - 20th Century Masters2005Chitarra Voce
Robert Cray - Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 20052005Guitar, Vocals
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival2004Self
John Lee Hooker - That's My Story2001
A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan1996Self
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge1995Self
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut1995Self
B.B. King: Blues Summit1995Self
John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-19921992
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Experimental Night1991Self
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night1991Himself
Montreux Jazz Festival 19911991Self
Eric Clapton: 24 Nights1991Self - Guitar
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll1987Self
Shows (3)
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue2017Self
Austin City Limits1975Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962Self