Acting
Robert Kerman
EN, FR, IT cinema · 193 credits
Born
16 December 1947
Died
27 December 2018 (aged 71)
Birthplace
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Also known as Richard Bollar · Robert Bolla · R. Bolla · Richard Bolla · Sam Speed · R. Bollo
Robert Kerman was an American film actor and adult film performer. Starting out in off-Broadway acting, Kerman got involved in the NYC adult film industry in non-sex roles, and eventually began doing sex scenes, most commonly billed as Richard Bolla or R. Bolla. Kerman always thought of himself as an actor first, and attempted to maintain a mainstream acting career, appearing in The Goodbye Girl (1977) and famously acting in the horror movie Cannibal Holocaust (1980) among other smaller projects, but largely found himself shut out due to his adult work. Years after retiring from adult work, director Sam Raimi asked him to audition for a small role in Spider-Man (2002), which he won, and appeared in a short but memorable role as a tugboat captain. Kerman died on December 27, 2018 at home in New York City from complications of diabetes.
Known for
Filmography
I Filmed Your Death
as Anonymous
Classic Pigtails and Ribbons
as (archive footage)
Battle of the Superstars: Seka vs. Kay Parker
as (archive footage)
Nurse My Cock
as (archive footage)
Lysa Thatcher: The Teenage Years
as (archive footage)
Big Tit Superstars of the 80's: Lee Carroll Collection
as (archive footage)
Big Tit Superstars of the 80's: Helga Sven - 40+ Bra Buster!
as (archive footage)
Candida Royalle Collection
as (archive footage)
Prom Queen: Lysa Thatcher Collection
as (archive footage)
Big Tit Superstars of the 80's: Kay Parker Collection
as (archive footage)
Spider-Man
as Tugboat Captain
The Wacky World of X-Rated Bloopers
as Self (archive footage)
Legends of Porn
as (archive footage)
Street Heat
as Sam Nichols
Ginger's Hawaiian Scrapbook
as (archive footage)
Deep Inside Ginger Lynn
as (archive footage)
Holiday for Angels
as Harry (as R. Bolla)
Babes in Joyland
1987
Babes in Joyland
as Arthur Wallace / Father/ Diner (archive footage)
Taboo American Style 3: Nina Becomes an Actress
as Jack Chinaski
Taboo American Style 4: The Exciting Conclusion
as Jack Chinaski
Three Faces of Angel
as (archive footage)
Night of the Creeps
as Patrolman with Searchlight
Hypnotic Sensations
as Dr. Sheckle
Spitfire
as Victor Kidd
Pleasure Island
as Desk Clerk
I Made Daddy Do It
as (archive footage)
Debbie Does Dallas III: The Final Chapter
as Arnie Greenfeld (archive footage)
Taboo American Style: The Ruthless Beginning
as Jack Chinaski
Taboo American Style 2: The Story Continues
as Jack Chinaski
The Lusty Adventurer
as Mr. Finkel
Tower of Power
as Fred Kingsley
Corporate Assets
as J.W. Sieverson
Hot Blooded
as Chris
Electric Blue 20
as Dr. Lust (segment "Sex in Space")
Naked Scents
as Ogden John Pot (as R. Bolla)
Perfection
as Jay Kraft
Looking for Love
as Dr. Ben Goodman
Make Me Feel It!
as Devon Anderson
Dear Fanny
as Harry
Dangerous Stuff
as Uncle Jack (as R. Bolla)
Veronica's Diary
as (archive footage)
Lorelei
as Lance le Fleur
Lust at the Top
as Joe Barnett
Electric Blue 17
as Gerard the Photographer
Girls on Fire
as Lance Lalot
G-Strings
as Jacob
Long Hard Nights
as Davenport
Sex Play
as Sid the Agent
Trinity Brown
as Osborne
Deathmask
as Dr. Howe
Girls of the Night
as Harry Hatfield
BurleXXX
as Hillbilly Groom / Pimp
Body Shop
as Russ
One Night at a Time
as Ramone
Doctor Desire
as Psychiatrist
Give It to Me
as Arthur / Zingo
Great Sexpectations
as Louis Charger
Bare Elegance
as Ellis
The Pleasures of Innocence
as Freddy the Bar Owner
Casino of Lust
as Jack Bates (as R. Bolla)
Viva Vanessa
as Jack Regan
Plaisirs Sauvages
as Judge Wilbur
The Widespread Scandals of Lydia Lace
as Stuart Marquette
Mascara
as The Boss
Public Affairs
as Fritz von Holenwohl
The Playgirl
as David Fuller
Alexandra
as Foster Halloway
When She Was Bad
as Dennis
The Starmaker
as R. Bolla
Liquid A$$ets
as Lawyer Quim
The Devil in Miss Jones 2
as The Devil's Advocate (as R. Bolla)
Peepholes
as Captain Walls
Oh Those Nurses!
as Soldier
Dirty Looks
as (archive footage)
Society Affairs
as Arthur
Center Spread Girls
as Judge Roy Hammer (as Richard Bolla)
Mission Hill
as Bob
Scoundrels
as Mr. Wallace
House of Sin
as Marbus (as R. Bolla)
Foxtrot
as Artie
Cannibal Ferox
as Lt. Rizzo
Outlaw Ladies
as Victor
Blonde Ambition
as Eric Smythe
A Girl's Best Friend
as The Count
Angel Buns
as Sidney Purtzer
Debbie Does Dallas Part II
as Trucker
Indecent Exposure
as Antonio Rossini
Twilight Pink
as Ferdy, Producer
Delicious
as Maurice
Amanda by Night
as Lt. Ambrose Hart
The Tiffany Minx
as Matt
Centerfold Fever
as B. Scuzzi
Interlude of Lust
as (as Gianturo Bolla)
Oriental Madam
as Mr. Walters (as R. Bolla)
Little Darlin's
as Arnie Roberts (as R. Bolla)
Cannibal Holocaust
as Professor Harold Monroe
Eaten Alive!
as Mark Butler
A Scent of Heather
as Tom - The Chauffeur
The Budding of Brie
as Ira Daniels (as Richard Bolla)
The Girls of Godiva High
as Charlie
Tramp
as Richard Dewars
Girls U.S.A.
as Billy Condor
Fulfilling Young Cups
as Dr. Delaney
Pleasure Palace
as Mike Green
Babylon Pink
as The Elegant Uncle
Concorde Affair
as Chief Operator Kelman - Chief London Air Traffic Controller (uncredited)
The Concorde... Airport '79
as Dulles Controller
The Pink Ladies
as Bert
Satin Suite
as Hooper
Lenny's Comeback
as Bryce Williams
More Than Sisters
as The Cruel Doctor
Blue Nude
as Guy In Diner, Thanks
Safari Club
as Hector
From Holly with Love
as Lou Cole (uncredited)
Debbie Does Dallas
as Mr. Greenfield
Acting Out
as Professional Repertory Company
Blue Voodoo
as Tony Stud (uncredited)
Dirty Lily
as Rocky
The Pussycat Ranch
as Lawyer Jones
Bad Penny
as Sidney in the Bar
Chorus Call
as Manny
Woman in Love: A Story of Madame Bovary
as Alex Warren
Fiona on Fire
as Barney Ross (as R. Bolla)
Slave Of Pleasure
as Doctor in Film
The Fur Trap
as Mr. Johnson
Skin-Flicks
as Sammy
Beach House
as (archive footage)
People
as James (segment "Goodbye")
Teenage Pajama Party
as Fireman
Command Performance
as Jerry
Odyssey: The Ultimate Trip
as Charlie (segment "The Beginning")
The Night Bird
as Guy with Maggie and Drunk (uncredited)
Punk Rock
as Police Inspector Joe Giovanni
Lustful Feelings
as Voyeur
A Woman's Torment
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Inside Jennifer Welles
as Projectionist
Honeymoon Haven
as Mr. Snow
Heat Wave
as George
Intimidation
as Jack
The Goodbye Girl
as Richard III Cast
The Love Couch
as John Hardt
Joint Venture
as Front Row Freestyle Guy (uncredited)
Joy
as Fred
Sharon in the Rough
as Ball Player
The Honey Cup
as Doug / Hobo
Blonde Velvet
as Mark Slade
Blow Dry
as Fester Wadley
Gums
as Sy Smegma
Innocent Girl
as Mr. Roman
Come with Me My Love
as Patrick (uncredited)
Anyone But My Husband
as Sam Pelham
Superlady
as Mr. Triplett