
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