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Sonny Rollins

Acting

Born September 7, 1930 · New York City, New York, USA

Died May 25, 2026

Also known as Walter Theodore Rollins

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Biography

Walter Theodore "Sonny" Rollins was an American jazz tenor saxophonist who is widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians in history.

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Awards & recognition

  • Kennedy Center Honors · 2011
  • National Medal of Arts · 2010
  • Austrian Decoration — Science and Art · 2009
  • Polar Music Prize · 2007
  • Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 2004
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  • Paul Acket Award · 1993
  • NEA Jazz Masters · 1983
  • Guggenheim Fellowship

Filmography6 titles

The Simpsons

1989as Sonny Rollins (voice)

Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary

2016as Self - Musician

Hargrove

2022as Self

Alfie

1966Original Music Composer

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

2023as Self

Sonny Rollins: Beyond the Notes

2012as Self