Roy Black
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 25, 1943 in Bobingen, Germany
- Died
- October 9, 1991
- Active Years
- 1955–2020 (66 Years)
- Total Credits
- 66 credits in database
Biography
Roy Black was a German schlager singer and actor born Gerhard Höllerich on January 25, 1943, in Bobingen, Germany. He attended secondary school in Augsburg and completed his Abitur. In 1960, he began performing with his beat band, Roy Black and His Cannons. His stage name was inspired by his black hair and his idol, Roy Orbison. Although the band received a recording contract offer from Polydor Records, producer Hans Bertram opted to launch Black as a solo artist focusing on romantic songs. Throughout his career, Black appeared in several musical comedies and starred in the 1989 television series Ein Schloß am Wörthersee. He died on October 9, 1991, at the age of 48.
Career overview
Roy Black, born Gerhard Höllerich on January 25, 1943, in Bobingen, Germany, was a German schlager singer and actor. He attended gymnasium in Augsburg, where he completed his Abitur. During his youth, he taught himself to play the guitar and founded a rock and roll band called Roy Black and His Cannons in 1960. The stage name Roy Black was chosen based on his black hair and his admiration for Roy Orbison. Although the band achieved local fame and secured a recording contract with Polydor Records, his producer, Hans Bertram, steered him toward a solo career focused on romantic songs.
Throughout his professional life, Black appeared in several musical comedies. His acting credits include the film Grün ist die Heide. In 1989, he starred in the television series Ein Schloß am Wörthersee. His career spanned various media, including television appearances such as the program Hits à Gogo. Roy Black died on October 9, 1991, at the age of 48.
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66 titles- Unvergessene Legenden (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Schlager Gold (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Schlager nonstop Die 60er – Merci, Cherie (2018) as Self
- Legenden (1998) as Self (archive footage)
- Männer wissen warum (1992) Music
- Musik liegt in der Luft (1991) as Self
- Ein Schloß am Wörthersee (1990) as Lennie Berger
- Flitterabend (1988) as Self - Singer
- ZDF-Fernsehgarten (1986) as Self
- Goldener Löwe (1984) as Self
- Na sowas! (1982) as Self
- Menschen (1982) as Self
- Tag des deutschen Schlagers (1981) as Self
- Astro-Show (1981) as self
- So schön wie heut', so müßt' es bleiben (1981) as Self
- Heut' abend (1980) as self
- Verstehen Sie Spaß? (1980) as Self
- NDR Talk Show (1979) as Self
- Die Pyramide (1979) as Self - Musician
- Please Turn the Page (1977) as Self
- Plattenküche (1976) as Self
- Die Montagsmaler (1974) as Self
- Der große Preis (1974) as Self
- Am laufenden Band (1974) as Self - Guest
- Schlagerfestival (1974) as Self
- Schwarzwaldfahrt aus Liebeskummer (1974) as Hennes Cremer
- Je später der Abend (1973) as Self
- Alter Kahn und junge Liebe (1973) as Mark Tanner
- Hätten Sie heut’ Zeit für mich? (1972) as Self
- Kinderarzt Dr. Fröhlich (1972) as Kinderarzt Dr. Fröhlich
- The Heath Is Green (1972) as Norbert
- Dalli Dalli (1971) as Self - Candidate
- Dalli Dalli (1971) as Self
- Disco (1971) as Self
- Wenn mein Schätzchen auf die Pauke haut (1971) as Kristian Werner
- Hochwürden drückt ein Auge zu (1971) as Michael Springer
- Wer zuletzt lacht, lacht am besten (1971) as Robby Mertens
- Drei mal neun (1970) as Self
- Treffpunkte (1970) as Self
- ZDF Werkstatt (1970) as Self
- Wenn du bei mir bist (1970) as Chris Bergen
- Die ZDF-Hitparade (1969) as Self
- Unsere kleine Show - Musik zur blauen Stunde (1969) as Self
- Wünsch dir was (1969) as Self
- Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten (1969) as Self
- Hilfe, ich liebe Zwillinge! (1969) as Andy Hard
- Unser Doktor ist der Beste (1969) as Leonhard Sommer
- Starparade (1968) as Self
- Auf den Flügeln bunter Träume (1968) as Self
- Paradies der flotten Sünder (1968) as Nick Dreamer
- Immer Ärger mit den Paukern (1968) as Peter Hartung
- 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet (1966) as Self
- Die Rudi Carrell Show (1965)
- Meine Melodie (1965) as Self
- Hör hin, schau zu! (1965) as Self
- Soeben eingetroffen (1965) as self
- Die Drehscheibe (1964) as Self
- Vergißmeinnicht (1964) as Self
- Gut gefragt ist halb gewonnen (1964) as Self
- Der goldene Schuß (1964) as Self
- Zwischenmahlzeit (1963) as Self
- Musik aus Studio B (1961) as Self
- Stars in the Ring (1959) as Self
- Zum blauen Bock (1957) as Self
- Aktuelle Schaubude (1957) as Self
- Was bin ich? (1955) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Roy Black best known for?
Roy Black is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Abducted (1986), Ein Schloß am Wörthersee (1990), ZDF-Fernsehgarten (1986), Alley Cat (1984).
When and where was Roy Black born?
Roy Black was born on January 25, 1943 in Bobingen, Germany. They passed away on October 9, 1991.
How many credits does Roy Black have?
Roy Black has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2020.
What is Roy Black's background in cinema and television?
Roy Black was a German schlager singer and actor born Gerhard Höllerich on January 25, 1943, in Bobingen, Germany. He attended secondary school in Augsburg and completed his Abitur. In 1960, he began performing with his beat band, Roy Black and His Cannons. His stage name was inspired by his black hair and his idol, Ro...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Dalli Dalli (1971) as Self - Candidate — aged about 28
- Dalli Dalli (1971) as Self — aged about 28
- Die Montagsmaler (1974) as Self — aged about 31
- Aktuelle Schaubude (1957) as Self — aged about 14
- Die Rudi Carrell Show (1965) — aged about 22
- Die Pyramide (1979) as Self - Musician — aged about 36
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