Roy Orbison
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his distinctive and powerful voice, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads. Orbison's most successful periods were in the early 1960s and the late 1980s. Many of Orbison's songs conveyed vulnerability at a time when most male performers projected strength. He performed with minimal motion and in black clothes, matching his dyed black hair and dark sunglasses. Born in ...
Known For
Filmography
Roy Orbison at the BBC
2023
as Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison Forever
2022
as Self (archive footage)
McCartney 3, 2, 1
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison: Love Hurts
2017
as Himself (archive footage)
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
2017
as Self
Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely Ones
2015
as Himself (archive footage)
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison: Mystery Girl - Unraveled
2014
as Self (archive footage)
Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO
2012
as Self (archive footage)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Light My Fire
2009
as Himself
Johnny Cash: Live On Air
2008
as Self
The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys
2007
as Self
The Best of The Johnny Cash TV Show 1969-1971
2007
as Self
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream
2007
as Self (archive footage)
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980
2007
as Self
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers
2006
as Self
One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll
2006
Legends
2006
as Self (archive footage)
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
2004
as Self (archive footage)
The Best Of Beat
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison: Greatest Hits
2003
as Himself (archive footage)
Roy Orbison - Live at Austin City Limits
2002
as Himself
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
1999
as Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison: The Anthology
1999
as Self (archive footage)
Classic Albums
1997
as Self (archive footage)
Lennon: A Tribute
1990
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988
as Self - Lead Vocals/Guitar
She's Having a Baby
1988
as Roy Orbison (uncredited)
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987
as Self
Roy Orbison Live In Texas
1986
Just Our Luck
1983
Wogan
1982
as Self
Roadie
1980
as Self
Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll
1980
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977
1977
as Self
Roy Sings Orbison
1975
as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Musical Guest
Roy Orbison: Live From Australia
1973
The Midnight Special
1972
as Self
The Johnny Cash Show
1969
as Self
The Fastest Guitar Alive
1967
as Johnny
Roy Orbison Live in 1965: The Monument Concert
1965
The Roy Orbison Show
1964
as Himself
Shindig!
1964
as Self - Singer
Top of the Pops
1964
as Self
Top of the Pops
1964
The Dick Clark Show
1958
as Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self