Robert Kerman
Acting • Born 1947-12-16 – Died 2018-12-27
Biography
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.
Filmography
192 credits
Deep Voyage
Movie • 1986
Spider-Man
Movie • 2002
Tugboat Captain
The Starmaker
Movie • 1982
R. Bolla
Hypnotic Sensations
Movie • 1985
Dr. Sheckle
Cannibal Ferox
Movie • 1981
Lt. Rizzo
Cannibal Holocaust
Movie • 1980
Professor Harold Monroe
Eaten Alive!
Movie • 1980
Mark Butler
Celluloid Bloodbath
Movie • 2012
Self
Sharon in the Rough
Movie • 1976
Ball Player
Blue Nude
Movie • 1978
Guy In Diner
Outlaw Ladies
Movie • 1981
Victor
Breaker Beauties
Movie • 1977
Tom
Teenage Pajama Party
Movie • 1977
Fireman
Command Performance
Movie • 1977
Jerry
Prey of a Call Girl
Movie • 1977
Frank
Unleashed Lust
Movie • 1989
Safari Club
Movie • 1978
Hector
Girls on Fire
Movie • 1984
Lance Lalot
G-Strings
Movie • 1984
Jacob
Virgin Snow
Movie • 1976
Henry
From Holly with Love
Movie • 1978
Lou Cole (uncredited)
Succulent
Movie • 1983
The Honey Cup
Movie • 1976
Doug / Hobo
The Widespread Scandals of Lydia Lace
Movie • 1983
Stuart Marquette
Liquid A$$ets
Movie • 1982
Lawyer Quim
Spitfire
Movie • 1985
Victor Kidd
Blonde Velvet
Movie • 1976
Mark Slade
Long Hard Nights
Movie • 1984
Davenport
Pleasure Island
Movie • 1985
Desk Clerk
Legends of Porn
Movie • 1987
(archive footage)
I Made Daddy Do It
Movie • 1985
(archive footage)
American Desire
Movie • 1981
Bob
The Devil in Miss Jones 2
Movie • 1982
The Devil's Advocate (as R. Bolla)
The Trouble with Young Stuff
Movie • 1977
Norman
Debbie Does Dallas III: The Final Chapter
Movie • 1985
Arnie Greenfeld (archive footage) (as R. Bolla)
Mascara
Movie • 1983
The Boss
Taboo American Style: The Ruthless Beginning
Movie • 1985
Jack Chinaski
Taboo American Style 2: The Story Continues
Movie • 1985
Jack Chinaski
Taboo American Style 3: Nina Becomes An Actress
Movie • 1986
Jack Chinaski
Taboo American Style 4: The Exciting Conclusion
Movie • 1986
Jack Chinaski
The New York City Woman
Movie • 1977
Sam
Fulfilling Young Cups
Movie • 1979
Dr. Delaney
Odyssey: The Ultimate Trip
Movie • 1977
Charlie (segment "The Beginning")
Hindsight
Movie • 1985
Debbie Does Dallas
Movie • 1978
Mr. Greenfield
Peepholes
Movie • 1982
Captain Walls
Oh Those Nurses!
Movie • 1982
Soldier
The Lusty Adventurer
Movie • 1985
Mr. Finkel
Salon for Seduction
Movie • 1976
Noah
Big Tit Superstars of the 80's: Helga Sven - 40+ Bra Buster!
Movie • 2005
(archive footage)
Sex Play
Movie • 1984
Sid the Agent
The Night Bird
Movie • 1977
Guy with Maggie and Drunk (uncredited)
Blonde Ambition
Movie • 1981
Eric Smythe
Acting Out
Movie • 1978
Professional Repertory Company
Blow Dry
Movie • 1976
Fester Wadley
Dirty Looks
Movie • 1982
(archive footage)
Blue Ecstasy
Movie • 1980
Ed
A Girl's Best Friend
Movie • 1981
The Count
Public Affairs
Movie • 1983
Fritz von Holenwohl
The Kinky World of Annie Sprinkle
Movie • 2006
Prom Queen: Lysa Thatcher Collection
Movie • 2004
(archive footage)
The Satisfiers of Alpha Blue
Movie • 1980
Algon
Lysa Thatcher: The Teenage Years
Movie • 2007
(archive footage)
Trinity Brown
Movie • 1984
Osborne
Gums
Movie • 1976
Sy Smegma
Bucky's '70s Triple XXX Movie House Trailers Vol. 17
Movie • 1999
(archive)
Sick & Nasty Classic Porn Previews
Movie • 2008
(archive)
Nasty Nurses
Movie • 1982
All About Gloria Leonard
Movie • 1978
X-Rated 2: The Greatest Adult Stars of All-Time
Movie • 2016
Self
Tower of Power
Movie • 1985
Fred Kingsley
Angel Buns
Movie • 1981
Sidney Purtzer
Corporate Assets
Movie • 1985
J.W. Sieverson
Punk Rock
Movie • 1977
Police Inspector Joe Giovanni
Three Faces of Angel
Movie • 1986
(archive footage)
Deathmask
Movie • 1984
Dr. Howe
Night of the Creeps
Movie • 1986
Patrolman with Searchlight
A Scent of Heather
Movie • 1980
Tom - The Chauffeur
Pleasure Palace
Movie • 1979
Mike Green
Babylon Pink
Movie • 1979
The Elegant Uncle
Concorde Affair
Movie • 1979
Chief Operator Kelman - Chief London Air Traffic Controller (uncredited)
The Budding of Brie
Movie • 1980
Ira Daniels (as Richard Bolla)
Blue Voodoo
Movie • 1978
Tony Stud (uncredited)
Debbie Does Dallas Part II
Movie • 1981
Trucker
Lustful Feelings
Movie • 1977
Voyeur
A Woman's Torment
Movie • 1977
Party Guest (uncredited)
Satisfactions
Movie • 1982
Dan
Anyone But My Husband
Movie • 1975
Sam Pelham
Dirty Lily
Movie • 1978
Rocky
The Pussycat Ranch
Movie • 1978
Lawyer Jones
The Concorde... Airport '79
Movie • 1979
Dulles Controller
Bad Penny
Movie • 1978
Sidney in the Bar
Indecent Exposure
Movie • 1981
Antonio Rossini
Manhattan Mistress
Movie • 1981
Cash
The Playgirl
Movie • 1983
David Fuller
Girls Of The Night
Movie • 1984
Harry Hatfield
The Girls of Godiva High
Movie • 1980
Charlie
Chorus Call
Movie • 1978
Manny
Society Affairs
Movie • 1982
Arthur
Center Spread Girls
Movie • 1982
Judge Roy Hammer (as Richard Bolla)
Woman in Love: A Story of Madame Bovary
Movie • 1978
Alex Warren
Fiona on Fire
Movie • 1978
Barney Ross (as R. Bolla)
Innocent Girl
Movie • 1976
Mr. Roman
Inside Jennifer Welles
Movie • 1977
Projectionist
BurleXXX
Movie • 1984
Hillbilly Groom / Pimp
Alexandra
Movie • 1983
Foster Halloway
Twilight Pink
Movie • 1981
Ferdy
Flesh and Ecstasy
Movie • 1985
Tony
Cherry Cheese Cake
Movie • 1984
Body Shop
Movie • 1984
Russ
Tramp
Movie • 1980
Richard Dewars
One Night At A Time
Movie • 1984
Ramone
Battle of the Superstars: Seka vs. Kay Parker
Movie • 2009
(archive footage)
Office Fantasies
Movie • 1984
Hot Blooded
Movie • 1985
Chris
Street Heat
Movie • 1987
Sam Nichols
People
Movie • 1978
Slave of Pleasure
Movie • 1978
Doctor in Film
Delicious
Movie • 1981
Maurice
For Richer for Poorer
Movie • 1979
Ben
The Fur Trap
Movie • 1978
Mr. Johnson
Nasty Girls
Movie • 1983
Al
Skin-Flicks
Movie • 1978
Sammy
Come with Me My Love
Movie • 1976
Patrick (uncredited)
Doctor Desire
Movie • 1984
Psychiatrist
Amanda by Night
Movie • 1981
Lt. Ambrose Hart
Honeymoon Haven
Movie • 1977
Mr. Snow
Big Tit Superstars of the 80's: Kay Parker Collection
Movie • 2003
(archive footage)
The Pink Ladies
Movie • 1979
Bert
The Tiffany Minx
Movie • 1981
Matt
Superlady
Movie • 1975
Mr. Triplett
When She Was Bad
Movie • 1983
Dennis
Centerfold Fever
Movie • 1981
B. Scuzzi
Electric Blue 20
Movie • 1985
Dr. Lust (segment "Sex in Space")
I Filmed Your Death
Movie
Anonymous
The Woman Who Loved Men
Movie • 1984
Ginger's Hawaiian Scrapbook
Movie • 1987
(archive footage)
Deep Inside Ginger Lynn
Movie • 1987
(archive footage)
The Sweetest Taboo
Movie • 1986
Bob
Young, Wild and Wonderful
Movie • 1980
The Adventures of Rick Quick, Private Dick
Movie • 1986
Rick Quick
Mission Hill
Movie • 1982
Bob
Heat Wave
Movie • 1977
George
Interlude of Lust
Movie • 1981
(as Gianturo Bolla)
Oriental Madam
Movie • 1981
Mr. Walters (as R. Bolla)
Give It to Me
Movie • 1984
Arthur / Zingo
Once Upon a Secretary
Movie • 1983
Brad
Intimidation
Movie • 1977
Jack
Naked Scents
Movie • 1985
Ogden John Pot (as R. Bolla)
The Goodbye Girl
Movie • 1977
Richard III Cast
Great Sexpectations
Movie • 1984
Louis Charger
Bare Elegance
Movie • 1984
Ellis
Satin Suite
Movie • 1979
Hooper
Scoundrels
Movie • 1982
Mr. Wallace
The Wacky World of X-Rated Bloopers
Movie • 1989
Self (archive footage)
The Pleasures of Innocence
Movie • 1984
Freddy the Bar Owner
Perfection
Movie • 1985
Jay Kraft (as R. Bolla)
The Perfect Weekend
Movie • 1984
The Love Couch
Movie • 1977
John Hardt
Looking for Love
Movie • 1985
Dr. Ben Goodman (as R. Bolla)
Holiday for Angels
Movie • 1987
Harry (as R. Bolla)
Little Darlin's
Movie • 1981
Arnie Roberts (as R. Bolla)
Lenny's Comeback
Movie • 1979
Bryce Williams
The Last Sex Act
Movie • 1978
Joint Venture
Movie • 1977
Front Row Freestyle Guy (uncredited)
Joy
Movie • 1977
Fred
Make Me Feel It!
Movie • 1985
Devon Anderson
House of Sin
Movie • 1982
Marbus (as R. Bolla)
Casino of Lust
Movie • 1984
Jack Bates (as R. Bolla)
More Than Sisters
Movie • 1979
The Cruel Doctor
Dear Fanny
Movie • 1985
Harry
Dangerous Stuff
Movie • 1985
Uncle Jack (as R. Bolla)
Babes in Joyland
Movie • 1987
Arthur Wallace / Father/ Diner (archive footage)
Viva Vanessa
Movie • 1984
Jack Regan
Veronica's Diary
Movie • 1985
(archive footage)
Big Tit Superstars of the 80's: Lee Carroll Collection
Movie • 2006
(archive footage)
Beach House
Movie • 1978
(archive footage)
Foxtrot
Movie • 1982
Artie
Lorelei
Movie • 1985
Lance le Fleur
Lust At The Top
Movie • 1985
Joe Barnett
Girls U.S.A.
Movie • 1980
Billy Condor
Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film
Movie • 2015
Merle Michaels Anal Strawberry
Movie • 2009
Showgirl Superstars 10 – Candida Royale’s Fantasies
Movie • 1982
Inside Seka
Movie • 1980
Debbie Does Dallas Uncovered
Movie • 2005
Classic Pigtails and Ribbons
Movie • 2012
(archive footage)
Screw Video Magazine
Movie • 1985
Nurse My Cock
Movie • 2008
(archive footage)
Centerfold Celebrities 4
Movie
Candida Royalle Collection
Movie • 2005
(archive footage)
Hunter
TV • 1984
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