Ry Cooder Net Worth
Ry Cooder Net Worth is
$1.4 Million
Ry Cooder Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Ryland Peter "Ry" Cooder (born March 15, 1947) is an American musician and composer. He is a multi-instrumentalist, but is known for his slide guitar work, his interest in roots music from the United States, and, more recently, his collaborations with traditional musicians from many countries.His solo work has been eclectic, encompassing many genres including Americana, folk, blues, Tex-Mex, soul, gospel, rock, and much more. He has collaborated with many musicians, notably including Captain Beefheart, Ali Farka Touré, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Randy Newman, David Lindley, The Chieftains, and The Doobie Brothers. He briefly formed a band named Little Village.Ry Cooder produced the Buena Vista Social Club album (1997), which became a worldwide hit. Wim Wenders directed the documentary film of the same name (1999), which was nominated for an Academy Award in 2000.He was ranked eighth on Rolling Stone magazine's 2003 list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". A 2010 ranking by Gibson placed him at number 32. | Full Name | Ry Cooder |
| Date Of Birth | March 15, 1947 |
| Place Of Birth | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Profession | Soundtrack, Composer, Music Department |
| Education | Reed College |
| Nationality | American |
| Children | Joachim Cooder |
| Parents | Bill Cooder, Emma Casaroli Cooder |
| Awards | Grammy Award for Best World Music Album, Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album, Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, Grammy Award for Best Album for Children, Echo Award for Best International Rock/Pop Group, Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Documentary Film... |
| Music Groups | Buena Vista Social Club (Since 1996), Little Village (1991 – 1992), Rising Sons (1964 – 1966) |
| Nominations | Grammy Award for Best Americana Album, Grammy Award for Best Folk Album, Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album, Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance, BAFTA Award for Best Film Music, Latin Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Tropical Album, Latin Grammy Award for Producer of the... |
| Movies | Crossroads, Paris, Texas, The Long Riders, Southern Comfort, Streets of Fire, Alamo Bay, Johnny Handsome, Blue City, Geronimo: An American Legend, Trespass, The Border, My Blueberry Nights, Last Man Standing, The End of Violence, Brewster's Millions, Primary Colors, The Assignment, Chávez Ravine: A... |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
| # | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 1 | Frequent use of open tunings on his guitars. |
| 2 | Fender Stratocaster. |
| 3 | Frequently plays slide guitar. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Father of Joachim Cooder. |
| 2 | Inspired Duane Allman to learn how to play slide guitar. |
| 3 | Plays slide guitar in band "little Village". |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Five-0 | 2012 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| The Warrior's Way | 2010 | writer: "Jesse James" | |
| Shawn Hayes: Movie Critic | 2010 | TV Series short performer: "PARIS, TEXAS" / writer: "PARIS, TEXAS" | |
| Lokakuun valoa | 2009 | TV Movie performer: "Bodas de oro" | |
| Charlie Wilson's War | 2007 | arranger: "THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE" | |
| My Blueberry Nights | 2007 | arranger: "Eyes on the Prize" / performer: "Eyes on the Prize", "Drume Negrita" | |
| Parashat Ha-Shavua | 2006 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Meet the Fockers | 2004 | performer: "A Meeting by The River" / writer: "A Meeting by The River" | |
| John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me | 2004 | Video performer: "Hobo Blues" | |
| The Big Bounce | 2004 | performer: "Patricia" | |
| Shabatot VeHagim | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2003 writer - 1 episode, 2003 | ||
| L'auberge espagnole | 2002 | performer: "Aï Du" | |
| Unfaithful | 2002 | performer: "Ai Du" 1994 | |
| One Hour Photo | 2002 | performer: "African Queen" / writer: "African Queen" | |
| Night at the Golden Eagle | 2001 | writer: "Across the Borderline" | |
| Super Speedway | 2000 | Documentary performer: "Highway 23", "Bomber Bash" / writer: "Highway 23", "Bomber Bash", "Sunny's Tune" | |
| A Civil Action | 1998 | lyrics: "Hard Workin' Man" 1978 | |
| L'assedio | 1998 | performer: "Diaraby" / producer: "Diaraby" | |
| Phoenix | 1998 | performer: "I Can't Win" | |
| Primary Colors | 1998 | performer: "HAPPY MEETING IN GLORY", "JERICHO BLUES" / writer: "HAPPY MEETING IN GLORY", "JERICHO BLUES", "WIDE SKY" | |
| Addicted to Love | 1997 | performer: "Soukora" | |
| The End of Violence | 1997 | performer: Score Contains a Four Bar Sample / writer: Score Contains a Four Bar Sample | |
| Tohuwabohu | 1997 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Last Man Standing | 1996 | performer: "How Long, How Long Blues", "You Got To Reap What You Sow", "Denver Blues", "Bumble Bee Blues" | |
| Irma Vep | 1996 | performer: "Soukora" | |
| Dead Man Walking | 1995 | performer: "Isa Lei" / producer: "In Your Mind" | |
| Cadillac Man | 1990 | performer: "TATTLER" / writer: "TATTLER" | |
| Steel Magnolias | 1989 | performer: "I GOT MINE" 1976 / writer: "I GOT MINE" 1976 | |
| Cocktail | 1988 | performer: "All Shook Up" / producer: "All Shook Up" | |
| Extreme Prejudice | 1987 | producer: "LA CHANCLA", "AY JALISCO NO TE RAJES", "QUE TE VAYA BONITO", "PERO HAY QUE TRISTE", "A TOTONILCO", "LA FERIA DE LAS FLORES", "POR UN AMOR", "RELAMPAGO", "LAS GOLONDRINAS" | |
| Blue City | 1986 | performer: "Blue City Down", "Don't Take Your Guns to Town" / writer: "Blue City Down", "Tell Me Something Slick and Make It Quick" | |
| Crossroads | 1986 | performer: "CROSS ROADS", "WILLIE BROWN BLUES", "FEELIN' BAD BLUES", "BUTLER'S BAG", "HEAD CUTTIN' DUEL", "WALKIN' BLUES" / writer: "WILLIE BROWN BLUES", "FEELIN' BAD BLUES", "BUTLER'S BAG", "HEAD CUTTIN' DUEL", "WALKIN' BLUES" | |
| Brewster's Millions | 1985 | lyrics: "In the Nick of Time" / music: "In the Nick of Time" | |
| Alamo Bay | 1985 | "Too Close" | |
| Streets of Fire | 1984 | producer: "GET OUT OF DENVER", "HOLD THAT SNAKE", "YOU GOT WHAT YOU WANTED", "FIRST LOVE FIRST TEARS", "RUMBLE" / writer: "HOLD THAT SNAKE", "YOU GOT WHAT YOU WANTED" | |
| Knight Rider | 1983 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| The Border | 1982 | writer: "Across the Borderline", "Too Late", "Skin Game" | |
| The Long Riders | 1980 | arranger: "Hold to God's Unchanging Hand" - uncredited | |
| Goin' South | 1978 | music: "Available Space" / performer: "Available Space" | |
| Blue Collar | 1978 | lyrics: "Hard Workin Man" | |
| Saturday Night Live | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1976 writer - 1 episode, 1976 | ||
| Performance | 1970 | "The Hashishin" / performer: "Gone Dead Train" | |
| Watermelon Man | 1970 | "Great Guy", "Soul'd On You" |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calavera Highway | 2008 | Documentary special performance by | |
| P.O.V. | 2008 | TV Series documentary music - 1 episode | |
| My Blueberry Nights | 2007 | musician: guitar | |
| My Journey Home | 2004 | TV Movie documentary musician | |
| Buena Vista Social Club | 1999 | Documentary music mixer / musician | |
| The End of Violence | 1997 | guitar / musician | |
| Last Man Standing | 1996 | musician: guitars | |
| Dead Man Walking | 1995 | music producer: songs / musician: additional guitar | |
| Trespass | 1992 | scoring musician | |
| Beverly Hills Buntz | 1987-1988 | TV Series composer - 13 episodes | |
| Extreme Prejudice | 1987 | source music producer | |
| The Color Purple | 1985 | mandolin - uncredited | |
| Streets of Fire | 1984 | scoring band | |
| Southern Comfort | 1981 | music arranger / musician: guitar | |
| The Long Riders | 1980 | music arranger / musician | |
| Blue Collar | 1978 | special musical arrangements | |
| Performance | 1970 | musician |
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Trip | 2016 | Documentary | |
| The New Haven Raids | 2007 | Documentary short | |
| My Blueberry Nights | 2007 | ||
| Independent Lens | 2005 | TV Series documentary 1 episode | |
| Chavez Ravine: A Los Angeles Story | 2003 | Documentary short | |
| Primary Colors | 1998 | ||
| The End of Violence | 1997 | ||
| Last Man Standing | 1996 | ||
| Geronimo: An American Legend | 1993 | ||
| Trespass | 1992 | ||
| Johnny Handsome | 1989 | ||
| Tales from the Crypt | 1989 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| Cowboy Joe | 1987 | TV Movie | |
| Blue City | 1986 | ||
| Crossroads | 1986 | ||
| Tall Tales & Legends | 1985 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| Brewster's Millions | 1985 | ||
| Alamo Bay | 1985 | ||
| Streets of Fire | 1984 | ||
| Paris, Texas | 1984 | ||
| The Border | 1982 | ||
| Southern Comfort | 1981 | ||
| The Long Riders | 1980 | music composed by |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Long Riders | 1980 | Musician (uncredited) |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball | 1988 | Documentary producer |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontline | 2002 | TV Series documentary special thanks - 1 episode | |
| Dead Man Walking | 1995 | special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conan | 2014 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest |
| California Comes to the Whistle Test | 2014 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| This Ain't No Mouse Music | 2013 | Documentary | Himself |
| Village Music: Last of the Great Record Stores | 2012 | Documentary | Himself |
| Tavis Smiley | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
| The People Speak | 2009 | Documentary | |
| Talking Guitars | 2007 | Documentary | Himself |
| Mississippi Rising | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Later... With Jools Holland | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| Breakfast | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me | 2004 | Video | Himself |
| Warren Zevon: Keep Me in Your Heart | 2003 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Charlie Rose | 1999 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Buena Vista Social Club | 1999 | Documentary | Himself |
| Lola da musica | 1997 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True | 1995 | TV Movie documentary | |
| The Great Music Experience | 1994 | TV Movie | Himself |
| John Lee Hooker and Friends | 1992 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The Ghost of Faffner Hall | 1989 | TV Series | Himself |
| Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball | 1988 | Documentary | Himself |
| Wired | 1988 | TV Series | Himself - Performer |
| Kippevel | 1988 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 29th Annual Grammy Awards | 1987 | TV Special | Himself |
| Randy Newman: Live at the Odeon | 1982 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Saturday Night Live | 1976 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | LAFCA Award | Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards | Best Documentary/Non-Fiction Film | Buena Vista Social Club (1999) |
| 1986 | Georges Delerue Prize | Ghent International Film Festival | Best Original Music | Crossroads (1986) |
| 1985 | Joseph Plateau Award | Joseph Plateau Awards | Best Score | |
| 1980 | LAFCA Award | Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards | Best Music | The Long Riders (1980) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music | BAFTA Awards | Buena Vista Social Club (1999) | |
| 1999 | OFTA Film Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Music, Original Comedy/Musical Score | Primary Colors (1998) |
| 1985 | BAFTA Film Award | BAFTA Awards | Best Score | Paris, Texas (1984) |
Known for movies
Dead Man Walking (1995)
as Music Department
Meet the Fockers (2004)
as Soundtrack
One Hour Photo (2002)
as Soundtrack
My Blueberry Nights (2007)
as Music Department