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Sananda Maitreya

Sananda Maitreya

Acting
1962-03-15
Manhattan, New York, USA

Biography

Sananda Maitreya (born Terence Trent Howard in Manhattan, New York, United States on March 15, 1962), better known by his former stage name Terence Trent D'Arby, is an American singer and songwriter who came to fame with his debut studio album, Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby, released in July 1987, which included the singles "Wishing Well" and "Sign Your Name".

Known For & Full Filmography20 Titles

#1Saturday Night Live

Drama Series - 1975, 16 episodes as Self - Musical Guest

6.9 / 10
ComedyNews

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

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#2The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Drama Series - 1992, 16 episodes as Self

5.4 / 10
TalkComedy

Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.

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#3Sacrée soirée

Drama Series - 1987, 16 episodes as Self

5.7 / 10
Talk

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

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#4Wogan

Drama Series - 1982, 16 episodes as Self

5.3 / 10
Talk

Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.

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#5Le monde est à vous

Drama Series - 1987, 16 episodes as Self

8.8 / 10
Talk

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

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#6Static Shock

Drama Series - 2000, 16 episodes as D.J. Rock (voice)

8.0 / 10
Action & AdventureAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy

An ordinary inner-city kid gains extraordinary powers and becomes an urban legend as the first teenage African-American superhero.

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#7Going Live!

Drama Series - 1987, 16 episodes as Self

8.0 / 10

Going Live! was a Saturday morning magazine show, broadcast on BBC1 between 1987 and 1993. It was presented by Phillip Schofield and Sarah Greene. Other presenters included Trevor and Simon, Peter Simon, Emma Forbes, and puppet Gordon the Gopher. The show was broadcast during the autumn to spring seasons, with other shows such as the 8:15 from Manchester and Parallel 9 taking over during the summer months. It was preceded by Saturday Superstore, and succeeded by Live & Kicking. In 1988, when the second series started, Greene was hurt in a helicopter crash with her then boyfriend, Mike Smith. Guest presenters stood in for her including T'Pau's Carol Decker. Similarly, in 1992-93 during the final series, Schofield was starring in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and was unable to present the show. A third presenter took his place. Originally, Neighbours actor Kristian Schmid took the role but soon left after problems with his work permit. Various other celebrities to stand in included Shane Richie and Robbie Williams during his Take That days.

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#8The BRIT Awards

Drama Series - 1977, 16 episodes as Self

10.0 / 10

The biggest night in the British music calendar, the BRIT Awards celebrate the biggest successes in music & promote new talent.

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#9Beatles '64

Movie - 2024, 2h 15m as Self

6.5 / 10
DocumentaryMusic

Featuring never-before-seen footage of the band and the legions of young fans who helped fuel their ascendance, follow McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Starr as they land in New York City in February 1964 and solidify their status as the biggest band in the world.

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#10Paula

Drama Series - 2023, 16 episodes as Self

8.0 / 10
Documentary

The life and death of Paula Yates - TV host, writer, and one of the most famous British women of the 1980s and 90s. What does Paula's story tell us about women in the public eye?

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#11Schulmädchen '84

Movie - 1984, 2h 15m as Lead Singer of Band

4.5 / 10
Comedy

A comedy directed by Nikolai Müllerschön.

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#12George Michael: Portrait of an Artist

Movie - 2023, 2h 15m as Self

6.7 / 10
Documentary

This is by far the most definitive feature documentary of George Michael's amazing life, told candidly by fellow musicians and other friends who loved and respected him

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#13Larry presents: Best of The 80s

Movie - 2004, 2h 15m as Self

8.8 / 10
Music

01 Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham 02 Girls Just Want To Have Fun - Cindy Lauper 03 Wishing Well - Terence Trent D´Arby 04 Let´s Groove - Earth, Wind&Fire 05 Through The Barricades - Spandau Ballet 06 Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler 07 My Favourite Waste Of Time - Owen Paul 08 (Feel Like) Heaven - Fiction Factory 09 Oh Julie - Shakin´ Stevens 10 Eternal Flame - Bangles 11 Africa - Toto 12 It´s Raining Men - The Weather Girls 13 99 Luftballons - Nena 14 Precious Little Diamond - Fox The Fox 16 Tribute (Right On) - The Pasadenas 17 You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) - Dead Or Alive 18 The Promise You Made - Cook Robin 19 All Cried Out - Alison Moyet 20 Hold On - Santana 21 The Power Of Love - Jennifer Rush 22 Something´s Jumpin´ In Your Shirt - Malcolm McLaren&The Bootzilla Orchestra (feat. Bootsy Collins&Introducing Lisa Marie) 23 Take Me Home Tonight - Eddy Money 24 Love Of The Common People - Paul Young 25 etc...

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#14Prachtig 80: Volume 1

Movie - 2003, 2h 15m as Self

8.8 / 10
Music

20 Videoclips from the 80's

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#15One World, One Voice

Movie - 1990, 2h 15m as Self

8.8 / 10
Music

An extraordinary music special is the climax to One World week. The brainchild of ex-10cc drummer Kevin Godley, it features the first true global composition involving rock stars, classical musicians and artists from all over the world. Godley and a film crew toured the globe in just 44 days with a 'chain tape', asking musicians to add a new theme or idea. Artists include Sting, Dave Stewart, Peter Gabriel, Clannad, Lou Reed, Leningrad Symphony Orchestra, Afrika Bambaata and the Kodo Drummers.

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#16Clubland

Movie - 1999, 2h 15m as Toby

3.7 / 10
MusicDrama

Kennedy is a rebellious, young musician who believes that talent and determination are all it takes to be a success. But as he and his loyal bandmates learn, success carries a heavy price .

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#17Funky Dance Grooves

Movie - 2004, 2h 15m as Self

8.8 / 10
Music

Video compilation of funk, dance and soul tracks.

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#18Prince: Musical Portrait

Movie - 1989, 2h 15m as Self

8.8 / 10
DocumentaryMusic

A short documentary about the musician Prince. Features interviews with Eric Clapton, George Clinton, Terence Trent D'arby, Quincy Jones, Little Richard, Randy Newman and Miles Davis.

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#19Terence Trent D'Arby: Live in Munich

Movie - 1989, 2h 15m as Self

7.8 / 10

Terence Trent D'Arby - Live in Munich (1989)... SONGLIST: 01 If You All Get To Heaven 02 Seven More Days 03 Rain 04 Ill Never Turn My Back On You 05 Wicky Wacky 06 Sign Your Name 07 Lets Go Forward 08 Wishing Well 09 If You Let Me Stay 10 Whos Loving You 11 Dance Little Sister

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#20Terence Trent d'Arby In Concert : Ohne Filter

Movie - 1987, 2h 15m as Self

8.8 / 10
Music

In 1987, he brought out his debut album, Introducing the Hardline and was celebrated as the new prince of pop, and since then Terence Trent D'Arby has known what he owes his fans. The charismatic singer, who changed his name to Sananda Maitreya in 2001, has an impressive stage presence with catchy rhythms, funky sounds and above all his brilliant, soulful voice - a unique mixture of rock, soul, funk and gospel.

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