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Roland Hanna(1932-2002)

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Roland Hanna was born on 10 February 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He was an actor, known for Malcolm X (1992), Jungle Fever (1991) and Mo' Better Blues (1990). He was married to Ramona Woodard. He died on 13 November 2002 in Hackensack, New Jersey, USA.
BornFebruary 10, 1932
DiedNovember 13, 2002(70)
BornFebruary 10, 1932
DiedNovember 13, 2002(70)
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Malcolm X (1992)
Malcolm X
7.7
  • Music Department(as Sir Roland Hanna, piano, Big Band)
  • 1992
Jungle Fever (1991)
Jungle Fever
6.6
  • Music Department(as Sir Roland Hanna, piano)
  • 1991
Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Joie Lee, and Cynda Williams in Mo' Better Blues (1990)
Mo' Better Blues
6.7
  • Music Department(piano)
  • 1990
Asphalt Girl
  • Actor(as Roland Hanna Quartet)
  • 1964

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Music Department



  • Malcolm X (1992)
    Malcolm X
    7.7
    • musician: piano, Big Band (as Sir Roland Hanna)
    • 1992
  • Jungle Fever (1991)
    Jungle Fever
    6.6
    • musician: piano (as Sir Roland Hanna)
    • 1991
  • Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Joie Lee, and Cynda Williams in Mo' Better Blues (1990)
    Mo' Better Blues
    6.7
    • musician: piano
    • 1990

Actor



  • Asphalt Girl
    • (as Roland Hanna Quartet)
    • 1964

Soundtrack



  • The CBS Festival of Lively Arts for Young People (1973)
    The CBS Festival of Lively Arts for Young People
    7.3
    TV Series
    • performer: "Maple Leaf Rag", "Bebop"
    • 1976
  • Art Ford in Jazz Party (1958)
    Jazz Party
    TV Series
    • performer: "Ace in the Hole", "This Can't Be Love", "Pennies from Heaven", "I Can't Get Started", "Prisoner of Love" (uncredited)
    • 1958

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Sir Roland Hanna
  • Born
    • February 10, 1932
    • Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • Died
    • November 13, 2002
    • Hackensack, New Jersey, USA(viral infection of the heart)
  • Spouse
    • Ramona Woodard1954 - November 13, 2002 (his death, 4 children)
  • Children
    • Michael Hanna
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    • 1 Article

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    Jazz pianist.
  • Quotes
    Classical music has always been a driving force for me, but jazz is my natural music.

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