Roy Orbison
Acting
Born: 1936-04-23 · Vernon, Texas, USA
Died: 1988-12-06
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
🎬 Movies (30)
WHAT WAS IT WORTH?
2024
Music
Roy Orbison at the BBC
2023
Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison Forever
2022
Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison: Love Hurts
2017
Himself (archive footage)
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
2017
Self
Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely Ones
2015
Himself (archive footage)
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
2015
Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison: Mystery Girl - Unraveled
2014
Self (archive footage)
Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELO
2012
Self (archive footage)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Light My Fire
2009
Himself
Johnny Cash: Live On Air
2008
Self
The True History Of The Traveling Wilburys
2007
Self
The Best of The Johnny Cash TV Show 1969-1971
2007
Self
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream
2007
Self (archive footage)
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980
2007
Self
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million Sellers
2006
Self
One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll
2006
Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody
2004
Self (archive footage)
The Best Of Beat
2003
Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison: Greatest Hits
2003
Himself (archive footage)
Roy Orbison - Live at Austin City Limits
2002
Himself
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
1999
Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison: The Anthology
1999
Self (archive footage)
Pretty Woman
1990
Theme Song Performance
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988
Self - Lead Vocals/Guitar
She's Having a Baby
1988
Roy Orbison (uncredited)
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987
Self
Roy Orbison Live In Texas
1986
Roadie
1980
Self
Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll
1980
📺 TV Shows (13)
McCartney 3, 2, 1
2021
Self (archive footage)
Legends
2006
Self (archive footage)
Classic Albums
1997
Self (archive footage)
Just Our Luck
1983
Wogan
1982
Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
Self - Musical Guest
The Midnight Special
1972
Self
The Johnny Cash Show
1969
Self
Shindig!
1964
Self - Singer
Top of the Pops
1964
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Self (archive footage)
The Dick Clark Show
1958
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
Self