Back to peopleSonny TerryKnown forActingBornOctober 24, 1911DiedMarch 11, 1986Place of birthMineola, New York, U.S.BiographyLife and careerSonny Terry was an American Piedmont blues and folk musician, who was known for his energetic blues harmonica style, which frequently included vocal whoops and hollers and occasionally imitations of trains and fox hunts.Filmography4 filmsAll4Acting2Crew2Crossroads1986MusicianThe Color Purple1985as Jook Joint MusicianThe Jerk1979as Blues SingerStroszek1977Original Music Composer
