Roy Black

Roy Black

Born: January 25, 1943
Died: October 9, 1991
in Bobingen, Germany
Roy Black (January 25, 1943 – October 9, 1991) was a German schlager singer and actor, who appeared in several musical comedies and starred in the 1989 TV series, Ein Schloß am Wörthersee. Born Gerhard Höllerich in Bobingen, Bavarian Swabia, Germany, Black attended the gymnasium in Augsburg and, aged 20, founded the rock and roll band Roy Black and His Cannons. His stage name derived from his black hair and his idol, Roy Orbison. Roy Black and His Cannons achieved some local fame and were offered a recording contract with Polydor Records. However, his record producer Hans Bertram decided on a solo career for Black, and a switch to romantic songs for his protegé, a decision which soon led to nationwide fame. In 1966, his single "Ganz in Weiß" — a romantic song about marrying in white — sold in excess of one million copies by the end of 1967. His 1969 song "Dein schönstes Geschenk", sold one million copies by May 1970, having spent nine weeks at number one in the German chart. From 1967, Black also took on roles in several musical comedy films, for example in the 1969 movie Hilfe, ich liebe Zwillinge (Help, I Love Twins) opposite Uschi Glas. In 1974 Black announced his engagement to model Silke Vagts (1945-2002), and the couple got married in Munich the same year. In 1976 their son Torsten was born. They divorced in 1985. Six years later Black died of heart failure, in Heldenstein near Mühldorf am Inn, which was assumed to be a result of his addiction to alcohol and pharmaceuticals. The punk band Wizo wrote a song disparaging Black after his death, changing the lyrics of a children's song to "Roy Black ist tot" ("Roy Black is dead").

Movies for Roy Black...

Title: Legenden
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 16, 1998
Type: TV
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Title: Musik liegt in der Luft
Character: Self
Released: February 2, 1991
Type: TV
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Title: Ein Schloß am Wörthersee
Character: Lennie Berger
Released: October 17, 1990
Type: TV
Ein Schloß am Wörthersee is a German television series.
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Title: Flitterabend
Character: Self - Singer
Released: December 1, 1988
Type: TV
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Title: ZDF-Fernsehgarten
Character: Self
Released: June 29, 1986
Type: TV
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Title: Goldener Löwe
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1984
Type: TV
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Title: Na sowas!
Character: Self
Released: March 29, 1982
Type: TV
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Title: Menschen
Character: Self
Released: January 9, 1982
Type: TV
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So schön wie heut', so müßt' es bleiben
Title: So schön wie heut', so müßt' es bleiben
Character: Self
Released: November 12, 1981
Type: Movie
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Title: Astro-Show
Character: self
Released: February 7, 1981
Type: TV
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Title: Tag des deutschen Schlagers
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1981
Type: TV
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Title: Heut' abend
Character: self
Released: February 3, 1980
Type: TV
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Title: Verstehen Sie Spaß?
Character: Self
Released: January 31, 1980
Type: TV
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Title: Die Pyramide
Character: Self - Musician
Released: March 16, 1979
Type: TV
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Title: NDR Talk Show
Character: Self
Released: February 9, 1979
Type: TV
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Title: Bitte umblättern
Character: Self
Released: April 20, 1977
Type: TV
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Title: Plattenküche
Character: Self
Released: February 23, 1976
Type: TV
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Title: Der große Preis
Character: Self
Released: September 5, 1974
Type: TV
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Title: Am laufenden Band
Character: Self - Guest
Released: April 27, 1974
Type: TV
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Title: Schlagerfestival
Character: Self
Released: March 16, 1974
Type: TV
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Schwarzwaldfahrt aus Liebeskummer
Title: Schwarzwaldfahrt aus Liebeskummer
Character: Hennes Cremer
Released: March 8, 1974
Type: Movie
The young architect Hannes Cremer wants to forget all professional stress on his grandfather's Black Forest farm. He falls in love with the student Renate, but her romance is thwarted by Hannes' beloved admirer Janine. When Renate disappears, Hannes and his friend Uwe find so many surprises. Music comedy with Roy Black.
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Title: Die Montagsmaler
Character: Self
Released: January 14, 1974
Type: TV
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Alter Kahn und junge Liebe
Title: Alter Kahn und junge Liebe
Character: Mark Tanner
Released: September 19, 1973
Type: Movie
A comedy directed by Werner Jacobs.
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Title: Je später der Abend
Character: Self
Released: March 18, 1973
Type: TV
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The Heath Is Green
Title: The Heath Is Green
Character: Norbert
Released: December 20, 1972
Type: Movie
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Title: Hätten Sie heut’ Zeit für mich?
Character: Self
Released: June 1, 1972
Type: TV
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Kinderarzt Dr. Fröhlich
Title: Kinderarzt Dr. Fröhlich
Character: Kinderarzt Dr. Fröhlich
Released: March 16, 1972
Type: Movie
A young woman pharmacist, Eva, is very friendly with a children's doctor, Dr. Fröhlich. Eva's small nephew Peter lives with her and she is often thought to be his mother. A number of amusing and more serious misunderstandings arise from this situation...
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Hochwürden drückt ein Auge zu
Title: Hochwürden drückt ein Auge zu
Character: Michael Springer
Released: November 26, 1971
Type: Movie
A ship, a bus, a pastor, a businessman and a lot of alcohol.
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Wenn mein Schätzchen auf die Pauke haut
Title: Wenn mein Schätzchen auf die Pauke haut
Character: Kristian Werner
Released: August 19, 1971
Type: Movie
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Title: Dalli Dalli
Character: Self
Released: May 13, 1971
Type: TV
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Title: Dalli Dalli
Character: Self - Candidate
Released: May 13, 1971
Type: TV
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Title: Disco
Character: Self
Released: February 13, 1971
Type: TV
Disco was a pop music program that aired in Germany on the ZDF network from 1971 to 1982. It generally aired on the first Saturday of each month at 7:30PM, each show running 45 minutes. 133 shows were produced. The show was hosted by German actor and comedian Ilja Richter. Its lesser known predecessor on ZDF, 4-3-2-1 Hot & Sweet was aired between 1966 and 1970, presenters included Ilja Richter and Suzanne Doucet. Disco generally served a younger pop-oriented audience compared to ZDF's Hitparade, and until 1972, its main competitor was Beat-Club, followed by Musikladen, both on ARD. Repeats of Disco have been aired since 1984 on ZDF Musikkanal, after its closedown in 1989 on 3sat. Since 2004, the digital ZDF Theaterkanal aired repeats of the entire series. In 2007, ZDF Dokukanal began to air reruns, starting with episodes from 1975 and also multiple repeats of the series have been shown on hit24 in 2008. The show focussed on chart hits current at the time of airing, giving about equal airtime to international pop music and German Schlager. Despite its name, it did not particularly focus on disco music although it featured many disco hits as long as they were chart relevant..
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Wer zuletzt lacht, lacht am besten
Title: Wer zuletzt lacht, lacht am besten
Character: Robby Mertens
Released: February 9, 1971
Type: Movie
German music comedy.
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Title: Drei mal neun
Character: Self
Released: September 10, 1970
Type: TV
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Wenn du bei mir bist
Title: Wenn du bei mir bist
Character: Chris Bergen
Released: August 14, 1970
Type: Movie
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Title: Treffpunkte
Character: Self
Released: May 26, 1970
Type: TV
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Title: ZDF Werkstatt
Character: Self
Released: April 9, 1970
Type: TV
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Title: Wünsch dir was
Character: Self
Released: December 20, 1969
Type: TV
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Hilfe, ich liebe Zwillinge!
Title: Hilfe, ich liebe Zwillinge!
Character: Andy Hard
Released: November 21, 1969
Type: Movie
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Unser Doktor ist der Beste
Title: Unser Doktor ist der Beste
Character: Dr. Leonhard Sommer
Released: July 22, 1969
Type: Movie
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Title: Unsere kleine Show
Character: Self
Released: April 14, 1969
Type: TV
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Title: Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten
Character: Self
Released: March 9, 1969
Type: TV
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Title: Die ZDF-Hitparade
Character: Self
Released: January 18, 1969
Type: TV
The ZDF-Hitparade, or Hitparade for short, by German TV channel ZDF, was one of the most popular and most well-known music television series presenting mostly German Schlager.
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Always Trouble with the Teachers
Title: Always Trouble with the Teachers
Character: Peter Hartung
Released: October 18, 1968
Type: Movie
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Paradies der flotten Sünder
Title: Paradies der flotten Sünder
Character: Nick Dreamer
Released: April 18, 1968
Type: Movie
Ignaz Hirnbeißer has won the lottery. Now he has the money to travel to where the smartest playboys and the hottest girls can be found. However, he is told adventurous stories about this place at the travel agency.
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Title: Starparade
Character: Self
Released: March 14, 1968
Type: TV
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Title: 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet
Character: Self
Released: June 11, 1966
Type: TV
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Title: Die Rudi Carrell Show
Released: October 25, 1965
Type: TV
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Title: Meine Melodie
Character: Self
Released: May 24, 1965
Type: TV
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Title: Soeben eingetroffen
Character: self
Released: January 23, 1965
Type: TV
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Title: Hör hin, schau zu!
Character: Self
Released: January 16, 1965
Type: TV
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Title: Der goldene Schuß
Character: Self
Released: November 26, 1964
Type: TV
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Title: Vergißmeinnicht
Character: Self
Released: October 9, 1964
Type: TV
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Title: Gut gefragt ist halb gewonnen
Character: Self
Released: September 26, 1964
Type: TV
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Title: Die Drehscheibe
Character: Self
Released: April 1, 1964
Type: TV
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Title: Zwischenmahlzeit
Character: Self
Released: November 27, 1963
Type: TV
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Title: Musik aus Studio B
Character: Self
Released: October 22, 1961
Type: TV
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Title: Stars in der Manege
Character: Self
Released: April 11, 1959
Type: TV
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Title: Aktuelle Schaubude
Character: Self
Released: December 7, 1957
Type: TV
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Title: Zum blauen Bock
Character: Self
Released: August 3, 1957
Type: TV
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Title: Was bin ich?
Character: self
Released: January 2, 1955
Type: TV