Roy Black
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").
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: January 25, 1943
Deathday: October 09, 1991
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Hilfe, ich liebe Zwillinge!
1969-11-21
Hilfe, ich liebe Zwillinge!
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Genres: Music Comedy Romance
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1969-11-21
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Kinderarzt Dr. Fröhlich
1972-03-16
Kinderarzt Dr. Fröhlich
Overview: A young woman pharmacist, Eva, is very friendly with a children's doctor, Dr. Fröhlich. Eva's small nephew Peter lives with her and she is often thought to be his mother. A number of amusing and more serious misunderstandings arise from this situation...
Genres: Music Comedy Family
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1972-03-16
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Always Trouble with the Teachers
1968-10-18
Always Trouble with the Teachers
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1968-10-18
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Schwarzwaldfahrt aus Liebeskummer
1974-03-08
Schwarzwaldfahrt aus Liebeskummer
Overview: The young architect Hannes Cremer wants to forget all professional stress on his grandfather's Black Forest farm. He falls in love with the student Renate, but her romance is thwarted by Hannes' beloved admirer Janine. When Renate disappears, Hannes and his friend Uwe find so many surprises. Music comedy with Roy Black.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1974-03-08
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Hochwürden drückt ein Auge zu
1971-11-26
Hochwürden drückt ein Auge zu
Overview: A ship, a bus, a pastor, a businessman and a lot of alcohol.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1971-11-26
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Unser Doktor ist der Beste
1969-07-22
Unser Doktor ist der Beste
Overview: The nurse Loni helps the young pediatrician Lennie Sommer to fight against the plans of the head of the clinic, who wants to close the children's ward. She also gets to know the charming pediatrician in private.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1969-07-22
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Wenn du bei mir bist
1970-08-14
Wenn du bei mir bist
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Genres: Romance Comedy Music
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1970-08-14
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Wer zuletzt lacht, lacht am besten
1971-02-09
Wer zuletzt lacht, lacht am besten
Overview: The days of the Schlosshotel Seefels appear to be numbered. Hotelier Theo Frobenius is forced to sell his hotel to group boss Mertens in the face of massive competition. Frobenius learns that Mertens wants to secretly inspect the hotel. In order to drive up the price, the hotelier wants to make him believe that the business is flourishing.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1971-02-09
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The Heath Is Green
1972-12-20
The Heath Is Green
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Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1972-12-20
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Alter Kahn und junge Liebe
1973-09-19
Alter Kahn und junge Liebe
Overview: A comedy directed by Werner Jacobs.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1973-09-19
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Paradies der flotten Sünder
1968-04-18
Paradies der flotten Sünder
Overview: Ignaz Hirnbeißer has won the lottery. Now he has the money to travel to where the smartest playboys and the hottest girls can be found. However, he is told adventurous stories about this place at the travel agency.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1968-04-18
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Wenn mein Schätzchen auf die Pauke haut
1971-08-19
Wenn mein Schätzchen auf die Pauke haut
Overview: The composer Kristian Wernher is supposed to transport uranium-containing rock samples from Brazil to Austria, specifically to Lake Wörthersee, for his father, the head of “Internationale Berg AG”. Everything is carried out in the strictest secrecy, but soon two agents are after Kristian. But that is not his biggest problem. An unpleasant surprise awaits Kristian at the delivery point.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1971-08-19
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So schön wie heut', so müßt' es bleiben
1981-11-12
So schön wie heut', so müßt' es bleiben
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Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1981-11-12
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