Roy Orbison
Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.
Profession
Acting
Birthday
23 Apr 1936
Age
90 Years
Born In
Vernon, Texas, USA
Total Projects
48
Years Active
75 Yrs
Avg Rating
7.2 ★
Overview
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...
Known For
Filmography
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Roy Orbison at the BBC
Roy Orbison at the BBC
as Self (archive footage)
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Roy Orbison Forever
Roy Orbison Forever
as Self (archive footage)
tv
McCartney 3, 2, 1
McCartney 3, 2, 1
as Self (archive footage)
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Roy Orbison: Love Hurts
Roy Orbison: Love Hurts
as Himself (archive footage)
movie
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
as Self
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Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely Ones
Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely Ones
as Himself (archive footage)
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It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
as Self (archive footage)
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Roy Orbison: Mystery Girl - Unraveled
Roy Orbison: Mystery Girl - Unraveled
as Self (archive footage)
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Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO
Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO
as Self (archive footage)
movie
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Light My Fire
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Light My Fire
as Himself
movie
Johnny Cash: Live On Air
Johnny Cash: Live On Air
as Self
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream
as Self (archive footage)
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The Best of The Johnny Cash TV Show 1969-1971
The Best of The Johnny Cash TV Show 1969-1971
as Self
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The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys
The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys
as Self
movie
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980
as Self
tv
Legends
Legends
as Self (archive footage)
movie
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers
as Self
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One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll
One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll
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Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
as Self (archive footage)
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The Best Of Beat
The Best Of Beat
as Self (archive footage)
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Roy Orbison: Greatest Hits
Roy Orbison: Greatest Hits
as Himself (archive footage)
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Roy Orbison - Live at Austin City Limits
Roy Orbison - Live at Austin City Limits
as Himself
movie
Roy Orbison: The Anthology
Roy Orbison: The Anthology
as Self (archive footage)
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In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
as Self (archive footage)
tv
Classic Albums
Classic Albums
as Self (archive footage)
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She's Having a Baby
She's Having a Baby
as Roy Orbison (uncredited)
movie
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
as Self - Lead Vocals/Guitar
movie
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
as Self
movie
Roy Orbison Live In Texas
Roy Orbison Live In Texas
tv
Just Our Luck
Just Our Luck
tv
Wogan
Wogan
as Self
movie
Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll
Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll
movie
Roadie
Roadie
as Self
movie
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977
as Self
tv
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
movie
Roy Sings Orbison
Roy Sings Orbison
as Self
movie
Roy Orbison: Live From Australia
Roy Orbison: Live From Australia
tv
The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special
as Self
tv
The Johnny Cash Show
The Johnny Cash Show
as Self
movie
The Fastest Guitar Alive
The Fastest Guitar Alive
as Johnny
movie
Roy Orbison Live in 1965: The Monument Concert
Roy Orbison Live in 1965: The Monument Concert
movie
The Roy Orbison Show
The Roy Orbison Show
as Himself
tv
Shindig!
Shindig!
as Self - Singer
tv
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
as Self
tv
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
tv
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self (archive footage)
tv
The Dick Clark Show
The Dick Clark Show
as Self
tv
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self