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