Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison

Acting

Born April 23, 1936 · Vernon, Texas, USA

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 ball…

Known for

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975

Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

1964

Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

1964

Wogan

Wogan

1982

The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948

Classic Albums

Classic Albums

1997

The Midnight Special

The Midnight Special

1972

The Dick Clark Show

The Dick Clark Show

1958

Acting(48)

2023Roy Orbison at the BBCSelf (archive footage)

2022Roy Orbison ForeverSelf (archive footage)

2021McCartney 3, 2, 1Self (archive footage)

2017Roy Orbison: Love HurtsHimself (archive footage)

2017Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30Self

2015Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely OnesHimself (archive footage)

2015It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBCSelf (archive footage)

2014Roy Orbison: Mystery Girl - UnraveledSelf (archive footage)

2012Mr. Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne & ELOSelf (archive footage)

2009Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Light My FireHimself

2008Johnny Cash: Live On AirSelf

2007Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a DreamSelf (archive footage)

2007The Best of The Johnny Cash TV Show 1969-1971Self

2007The True History Of The Traveling WilburysSelf

2007The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980Self

2006LegendsSelf (archive footage)

2006The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Million SellersSelf

2006One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll

2004Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon EverybodySelf (archive footage)

2003The Best Of BeatSelf (archive footage)

2003Roy Orbison: Greatest HitsHimself (archive footage)

2002Roy Orbison - Live at Austin City LimitsHimself

1999Roy Orbison: The AnthologySelf (archive footage)

1999In Dreams: The Roy Orbison StorySelf (archive footage)

1997Classic AlbumsSelf (archive footage)

1990Lennon: A Tribute

1988She's Having a BabyRoy Orbison (uncredited)

1988Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White NightSelf - Lead Vocals/Guitar

1987Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' RollSelf

1986Roy Orbison Live In Texas

1983Just Our Luck

1980Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll

1977The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977Self

1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest

1975Roy Sings OrbisonSelf

1973Roy Orbison: Live From Australia

1972The Midnight SpecialSelf

1969The Johnny Cash ShowSelf

1967The Fastest Guitar AliveJohnny

1965Roy Orbison Live in 1965: The Monument Concert

1964The Roy Orbison ShowHimself

1964Shindig!Self - Singer

1964Top of the PopsSelf

1958The Dick Clark ShowSelf

1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf

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