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Roy Orbison

Actor, Composer, Additional Credits
Born April 23, 1936Died December 6, 1988 (52 years)
Roy Kelton Orbison was an American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his impassioned singing style, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads. Many critics described his music as operatic, nicknaming him "the Caruso of Rock" and "the Big O". While most male rock-and-roll performers in the 1950s and 1960s projected a defiant masculinity, many of Orbison's songs conveyed vulnerability. He performed standing still, wearing black clothes to match his dyed black hair and dark sunglasses.
Known For
  • The Fastest Guitar Alive
  • Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll

Filmography

2022
Roy Orbison Forever · as Self (archive Footage)
2021
McCartney 3, 2, 1 (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage)
2019
2018
2018
2017
Roy Orbison: Love Hurts · as Himself (archive Footage)
2017
2015
Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely Ones · as Himself (archive Footage)
2014
Roy Orbison: Mystery Girl - Unraveled · as Self (archive Footage)
2012
Mr Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO · as Self (archive Footage)
2011
2008
2007
2007
2003
Roy Orbison: Greatest Hits · as Himself (archive Footage)
2003
1999
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story · as Self (archive Footage)
1997
Classic Albums (TV Series) · as Self (archive Footage)
1992
1991
1988
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night · as Self - Lead Vocals/guitar
1987
1986
1985
1982
Wogan (TV Series) · as Self
1982
Late Night With David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest
1981
SCTV Network 90 (TV Series) · as Self
1980
Roadie · as Roy Orbison
1980
Pink Lady and Jeff (TV Series) · as Self
1979
The Dukes of Hazzard (TV Series) · as Self
1977
1975
Saturday Night Live (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest
1975
Austin City Limits (TV Series) · as Self
1974
1969
The Johnny Cash Show (TV Series) · as Self
1969
Sez Les (TV Series) · as Self
1965
Where The Action Is (TV Series) · as Self
1964
Shindig (TV Series) · as Self - Singer
1964
Top of the Pops (TV Series) · as Self
1963
Ready Steady Go! (TV Series) · as Self
1962
The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest
1959
Juke Box Jury (TV Series) · as Self - Panellist
1958
The Dick Clark Show (TV Series) · as Self
1955
Tonight at the London Palladium (TV Series) · as Self
1955
Crackerjack (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1952
American Bandstand (TV Series) · as Self
1948
The Ed Sullivan Show (TV Series) · as Self

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