Roy Black
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").
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 1.133 |
Birthday | 1943-01-25 |
Place of Birth | Bobingen, Germany |
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1969
Hilfe, ich liebe Zwillinge!
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Hilfe, ich liebe Zwillinge!
1972
Kinderarzt Dr. Fröhlich
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Kinderarzt Dr. Fröhlich
1968
Always Trouble with the Teachers
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Always Trouble with the Teachers
1974
Schwarzwaldfahrt aus Liebeskummer
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Schwarzwaldfahrt aus Liebeskummer
1971
Hochwürden drückt ein Auge zu
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A ship, a bus, a pastor, a businessman and a lot of alcohol.
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Hochwürden drückt ein Auge zu
1969
Unser Doktor ist der Beste
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Unser Doktor ist der Beste
1970
Wenn du bei mir bist
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Wenn du bei mir bist
1971
Wer zuletzt lacht, lacht am besten
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German music comedy.
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Wer zuletzt lacht, lacht am besten
1972
The Heath Is Green
6/6
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The Heath Is Green
1973
Alter Kahn und junge Liebe
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A comedy directed by Werner Jacobs.
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Alter Kahn und junge Liebe
1968
Paradies der flotten Sünder
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Paradies der flotten Sünder
1971
Wenn mein Schätzchen auf die Pauke haut
3.5/2
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Wenn mein Schätzchen auf die Pauke haut
1981
So schön wie heut', so müßt' es bleiben
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