Biography
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").
Filmography
all 61
TV Shows 46
self 45
Movies 15
Legenden (1998)
Männer wissen warum (1992)
Musik liegt in der Luft (1991)
Ein Schloß am Wörthersee (1990)
Flitterabend (1988)
ZDF-Fernsehgarten (1986)
Goldener Löwe (1984)
Na sowas! (1982)
Menschen (1982)
So schön wie heut', so müßt' es bleiben (1981)
Astro-Show (1981)
Tag des deutschen Schlagers (1981)
Heut' abend (1980)
Verstehen Sie Spaß? (1980)
Die Pyramide (1979)
NDR Talk Show (1979)
Bitte umblättern (1977)
Plattenküche (1976)
Der große Preis (1974)
Am laufenden Band (1974)
Schwarzwaldfahrt aus Liebeskummer (1974)
Die Montagsmaler (1974)
Alter Kahn und junge Liebe (1973)
Je später der Abend (1973)
The Heath Is Green (1972)
Hätten Sie heut’ Zeit für mich? (1972)
Kinderarzt Dr. Fröhlich (1972)
Hochwürden drückt ein Auge zu (1971)
Wenn mein Schätzchen auf die Pauke haut (1971)
Dalli Dalli (1971)
Disco (1971)
Wer zuletzt lacht, lacht am besten (1971)
Drei mal neun (1970)
Wenn du bei mir bist (1970)
Treffpunkte (1970)
ZDF Werkstatt (1970)
Wünsch dir was (1969)
Hilfe, ich liebe Zwillinge! (1969)
Unser Doktor ist der Beste (1969)
Unsere kleine Show (1969)
Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten (1969)
Die ZDF-Hitparade (1969)
Always Trouble with the Teachers (1968)
Paradies der flotten Sünder (1968)
Starparade (1968)
Jetzt schlägt's 13 (1967)
4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet (1966)
Die Rudi Carrell Show (1965)
Meine Melodie (1965)
Soeben eingetroffen (1965)
Hör hin, schau zu! (1965)
Der goldene Schuß (1964)
Vergißmeinnicht (1964)
Gut gefragt ist halb gewonnen (1964)
Die Drehscheibe (1964)
Zwischenmahlzeit (1963)
Musik aus Studio B (1961)
Stars in der Manege (1959)
Aktuelle Schaubude (1957)
Zum blauen Bock (1957)
Was bin ich? (1955)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1943-01-25
Deathday1991-10-09 (48 years old)
Birth NameGerhard Höllerich
Birth PlaceBobingen, Germany
CitizenshipsGermany
AwardsTie Man of the Year, Goldene Stimmgabel
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