Roger Whittaker
Biography
Roger Henry Brough Whittaker was a British singer-songwriter and musician born in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 22, 1936, to English parents. He died on September 13, 2023, at the age of 87. Known for his baritone singing voice, trademark whistling ability, and guitar skills, his music featured an eclectic mix of folk music and popular songs. He was widely known for his version of Wind Beneath My Wings in 1982, alongside his own compositions Durham Town in 1969 and I Don't Believe in If Anymore in 1970. American audiences were most familiar with his 1970 hit New World in the Morning and his 1975 hit The Last Farewell, which was his only single to reach the Billboard Hot 100.
Career overview
Roger Henry Brough Whittaker was a British singer-songwriter and musician born in Nairobi to English parents on March 22, 1936. His musical style featured an eclectic mix of folk music and popular songs, which included radio airplay hits, crooning, and schlager. Known professionally as a musician, he had 48 known acting credits listed on the Movie Database and was recognized for his baritone singing voice, trademark whistling ability, and guitar skills.
Among his extensive body of work, Whittaker was known for his own compositions such as Durham Town, The Leavin' from 1969 and I Don't Believe in If Anymore from 1970, as well as his version of Wind Beneath My Wings released in 1982. American audiences became familiar with his 1970 hit New World in the Morning and his 1975 hit The Last Farewell, which stands as his only single to reach the Billboard Hot 100.
Throughout his career, his recorded works achieved significant commercial reach, with sales exceeding 55 million recordings. Whittaker passed away on September 13, 2023, at the age of 87.
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50 titles- Unvergessene Legenden (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Schlager Gold (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Musikalische Reise (2010) as Self
- Herzlichen Glückwunsch - Die Michael Schanze Jubiläumsgala (2005) as Self
- Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel (2004) as Self
- Servus, Hansi Hinterseer (2004) as Self
- Legends in Concert - Roger Whittaker: New World in the Morning (2004) as Self
- Starnacht am Wörthersee (2000) as Self
- Die Krone der Volksmusik (1998) as Self
- Immer wieder sonntags (1995) as Self
- Musik für Sie (1995) as self
- Die Feste mit Florian Silbereisen (1994) as Self
- Höchstpersönlich (1994) as self
- Musik liegt in der Luft (1991) as Self
- Musik liegt in der Luft (1991) as Self - Singer
- Desperately Seeking Roger (1991)
- Roger Whittaker – Live At The Tivoli (1989) as Self
- Flitterabend (1988) as Self - Singer
- ZDF-Fernsehgarten (1986) as Self
- Melodien für Millionen (1985) as Self
- Show & Co. mit Carlo (1984) as Self
- Roger Whittaker in Kenya: A Musical Safari (1983) as Self (host)
- Roger Whittaker in Kenya: A Musical Safari (1983) Executive Producer
- Night Music (1982) as Self
- Musikantenstadl (1981) as Self
- Tag des deutschen Schlagers (1981) as Self
- Verstehen Sie Spaß? (1980) as Self
- Show-Express (1980) as Self
- Auf los geht's los (1977) as Self
- Please Turn the Page (1977) as Self
- Telespiele (1977) as Self
- Roger Whittaker: All My Best (1977) as Self (performer)
- Roger Whittaker: Prime Concerts: In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (1976) as Self
- Système 2 (1975) as Self
- Musik ist Trumpf (1975) as Self
- Die Montagsmaler (1974) as Self
- Musikladen (1972) as Self
- Don-Lurio-Show (1972) as Self
- Mary’s Music (1971) as Self
- Die ZDF-Hitparade (1969) as Self
- Unsere kleine Show - Musik zur blauen Stunde (1969) as Self
- Starparade (1968) as Self
- 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet (1966) as Self
- Die Drehscheibe (1964) as Self
- Einer wird gewinnen (1964) as Self
- Musik aus Studio B (1961) as Self
- Discorama (1959) as Self
- Zum blauen Bock (1957) as Self
- Was bin ich? (1955) as Self
- Roger Whittaker: The Last Farewell as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Roger Whittaker best known for?
Roger Whittaker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Musikalische Reise (2010), Tower of Lilies (1953), Immer wieder sonntags (1995), Die Feste mit Florian Silbereisen (1994).
When and where was Roger Whittaker born?
Roger Whittaker was born on March 22, 1936 in Nairobi, Kenya. They passed away on September 13, 2023.
How many credits does Roger Whittaker have?
Roger Whittaker has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2020.
What is Roger Whittaker's background in cinema and television?
Roger Henry Brough Whittaker was a British singer-songwriter and musician born in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 22, 1936, to English parents. He died on September 13, 2023, at the age of 87. Known for his baritone singing voice, trademark whistling ability, and guitar skills, his music featured an eclectic mix of folk music...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Die Montagsmaler (1974) as Self — aged about 38
- Musikladen (1972) as Self — aged about 36
- Die Drehscheibe (1964) as Self — aged about 28
- Was bin ich? (1955) as Self — aged about 19
- Musik aus Studio B (1961) as Self — aged about 25
- Zum blauen Bock (1957) as Self — aged about 21
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