Ram Dass
Ram Dass is an American spiritual teacher and author, best known for his book 'Be Here Now' and his appearances in the documentary 'How to Change Your Mind'. He is recognized for his teachings on mindfulness and spirituality, often blending psychology and Eastern philosophy. His... Read More
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
Music for MushroomsAn associate of Ram Dass, East Forest explores how music and psychedelics can facilitate transformative healing through the blending of... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
Surviving You, AlwaysThe proposed metaphysical highs of psychedelic drugs versus the harsh actualities of concrete metropolitan life. These two opposing realities form... |
Self (voice) | |
| 2020 |
Sunseed: The JourneyAt the beginning of the hippy era in 1970 a young filmmaker travels the world struggling to find answers to... |
Unknown character | |
| 2019 |
Becoming NobodyThe core arc of Ram Dass’ teachings and life: whether as Dr. Richard Alpert, the eminent Harvard psychologist, or as... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
The Zen Diaries of Garry ShandlingThe story of legendary comedian Garry Shandling, featuring interviews from nearly four dozen friends, family and colleagues; four decades’ worth... |
Self | |
| 2017 |
Ram Dass, Going HomeRam Dass is one of the most important cultural figures from the 1960s and 70s. A pyschedelic pioneer, author of... |
Himself | |
| 2017 |
Revolution: The Legacy of the Sixties'Revolution: The Legacy of the Sixties' is an exploration of the 1960s Western cultural revolution as it ushers in our... |
Unknown character | |
| 2016 |
Dying to Know: Ram Dass & Timothy LearyIcons of '60s counterculture, Harvard psychologists Timothy Leary and Ram Dass became estranged until an illness inspired their fascinating reunion. |
Self | |
| 2016 |
The Reality of TruthIn this documentary, "Zappy" Zapolin interviews spiritual gurus, celebrities, and people of various faiths about the relationship between spirituality, religion,... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
American YogiWhen an ex-hippie-turned-businessman hears about a miracle-making saint, he goes to India to find him to keep from living an... |
Unknown character | |
| 2014 |
The Transcendental Object at the End of TimeAn audio-visual journey through the mind of Terence McKenna. |
Unknown character | |
| 2014 |
The Quietest Place On EarthWhere is the quietest place on earth? According to environmental sound and recording engineer Gordon Hempton, a self-described “Soundtracker” who... |
Self | |
| 2013 |
One Track Heart: The Story of Krishna DasKrishna Das is on a journey to India to discover legendary spiritual teacher Neem Karoli Baba, through drug addiction and... |
Himself | |
| 2011 |
Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa RinpocheCRAZY WISDOM explores the arrival of Tibetan Buddhism in America through the story of Chögyam Trungpa, who landed in the... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
Be Here Now: Awakening In the MomentFeaturing the spoken wisdom of spiritual pioneer Ram Dass in his first recording after a devastating stroke, this WisdomFilm offers... |
Himself | |
| 2010 |
Saint Misbehavin': The Wavy Gravy MovieSAINT MISBEHAVIN’ reveals the true story of cultural phenomenon Wavy Gravy, a man whose commitment to making the world a... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Huxley on HuxleyItalian-born Laura Huxley, a teenage violin virtuoso, played for European royalty and made her American debut at Carnegie Hall before... |
Self | |
| 2008 |
Tim Leary: The Art of DyingLSD Guru Tim Leary teaches us all to die by dying himself in what he calls his "custom death". This... |
Self | |
| 2008 |
Fellow TravelersPortraits of some of the gay community's most renowned artists and spiritual leaders, with commentary by noted author and photographer... |
Self (archive) | |
| 2002 |
1 Giant Leap1 Giant Leap is a concept band and media project consisting of the two principal artists, Jamie Catto and Duncan... |
Self | |
| 2002 |
Hofmann's Potion: The Pioneers of LSDLong before Timothy Leary urged a generation to "tune in, turn on and drop out," lysergic acid diethylamide, or LSD,... |
Self | |
| 2001 |
Ram Dass: Fierce GraceOnce a symbol of '60s counterculture and psychedelic drug use, Ram Dass has since become a renowned speaker and author... |
Himself | |
| 1994 |
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: The Great LiberationThe Tibetan Book of the Dead remains an essential teaching in the Buddhist cultures of the Himalayas. |
Self | |
| 1994 |
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of LifeNarrated by Leonard Cohen, this two-part series explores ancient teachings on death and dying and boldly visualises the afterlife according... |
Self | |
| 1977 |
Aliens from Spaceship EarthWhile the aliens in this film may seem to be quite human, one must realize that we're dealing with close... |
Self | |
| 1973 |
SunseedThis documentary explores the growing American interest in the 1970s in Eastern religions and philosophy. The teachings and lifestyles of... |
Unknown character | |
| 1968 |
Diaries, Notes, and SketchesAlso known as Walden, Jonas Mekas’s first diary film is a six-reel chronicle of his life in 1960s New York,... |
Self | |
| 1967 |
Mondo HollywoodA documentary analyzing the social, political and cultural climate of Hollywood in the mid-1960s. |
Unknown character | |
| 1966 |
How To Go Out of Your Mind: The LSD CrisisBack in the 1960's a former Harvard professor stopped giving A's, B's and C's and started handing out LSD. his... |
as Richard Alpert | |
| TBA |
Ecstatic States with Ram Dass"Ecstatic States" is an 80-minute documentary that features Ram Dass (Dr. Richard Alpert), a prominent figure in the exploration of... |
Unknown character |
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Ram Dass is best known for his book 'Be Here Now', which has influenced many in the spiritual community. He is also recognized for his teachings on mindfulness and spirituality.
While Ram Dass did not win traditional acting awards, he received numerous accolades for his contributions to spirituality and psychology, including recognition from various spiritual organizations.
Ram Dass appeared in the documentary 'How to Change Your Mind' (2022), which explores the intersection of psychedelics and spirituality.
Ram Dass's teachings focus on mindfulness, love, and service. His concepts of being present and compassionate have resonated with many people worldwide.
Ram Dass was married to Anne Waldman and had one child. He lived a life dedicated to spirituality, often sharing personal experiences and insights.
Ram Dass's estimated net worth is around 1 million USD, reflecting his work as an author and spiritual teacher.
Notable milestones include his role in the documentary 'How to Change Your Mind' (2022) and various appearances in other spiritual documentaries.
Ram Dass has significantly influenced modern spirituality by integrating Eastern philosophies into Western practices, making mindfulness and meditation accessible to a broader audience.