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.
Acted in 183
2010s
- 2015
Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film
Movie
- 2012
Classic Pigtails and Ribbons
(archive footage)
2000s
- 2009
Battle of the Superstars: Seka vs. Kay Parker
(archive footage)
- 2008
Sick & Nasty Classic Porn Previews
(archive)
Nurse My Cock
(archive footage)
- 2007
Lysa Thatcher: The Teenage Years
(archive footage)
- 2006
The Kinky World of Annie Sprinkle
Movie
Big Tit Superstars of the 80's: Lee Carroll Collection
(archive footage)
- 2005
Big Tit Superstars of the 80's: Helga Sven - 40+ Bra Buster!
(archive footage)
Debbie Does Dallas Uncovered
Movie
Candida Royalle Collection
(archive footage)
- 2004
Prom Queen: Lysa Thatcher Collection
(archive footage)
- 2003
Big Tit Superstars of the 80's: Kay Parker Collection
(archive footage)
- 2002
1990s
- 1999
Bucky's '70s Triple XXX Movie House Trailers Vol. 17
(archive)
1980s
- 1989
Unleashed Lust
Movie
- 1987
Ginger's Hawaiian Scrapbook
(archive footage)
Deep Inside Ginger Lynn
(archive footage)
Holiday for Angels
Harry (as R. Bolla)
Legends of Porn
(archive footage)
Street Heat
Sam Nichols
- 1986
The Adventures of Rick Quick, Private Dick
Rick Quick
The Sweetest Taboo
Bob
Taboo American Style 4: The Exciting Conclusion
Jack Chinaski
Taboo American Style 3: Nina Becomes an Actress
Jack Chinaski
Three Faces of Angel
(archive footage)
- 1985
The Lusty Adventurer
Mr. Finkel
Taboo American Style 2: The Story Continues
Jack Chinaski
Taboo American Style: The Ruthless Beginning
Jack Chinaski
Lust at the Top
Joe Barnett
Hindsight
Movie
Screw Video Magazine
Movie
Hypnotic Sensations
Dr. Sheckle
Corporate Assets
J.W. Sieverson
Tower of Power
Fred Kingsley
Lorelei
Lance le Fleur
Spitfire
Victor Kidd
Flesh and Ecstasy
Tony
I Made Daddy Do It
(archive footage)
Dangerous Stuff
Uncle Jack (as R. Bolla)
Pleasure Island
Desk Clerk
Debbie Does Dallas III: The Final Chapter
Arnie Greenfeld (archive footage)
Hot Blooded
Chris
Electric Blue 20
Dr. Lust (segment "Sex in Space")
Naked Scents
Ogden John Pot (as R. Bolla)
Perfection
Jay Kraft
Looking for Love
Dr. Ben Goodman
Make Me Feel It!
Devon Anderson
Dear Fanny
Harry
Veronica's Diary
(archive footage)
Electric Blue 17
Gerard the Photographer
- 1984
Deathmask
Dr. Howe
Sex Play
Sid the Agent
Body Shop
Russ
The Woman Who Loved Men
Movie
Plaisirs Sauvages
Judge Wilbur
Doctor Desire
Psychiatrist
One Night at a Time
Ramone
Girls on Fire
Lance Lalot
Girls of the Night
Harry Hatfield
Give It to Me
Arthur / Zingo
G-Strings
Jacob
Long Hard Nights
Davenport
Trinity Brown
Osborne
BurleXXX
Hillbilly Groom / Pimp
Cherry Cheese Cake
Movie
Office Fantasies
Movie
Great Sexpectations
Louis Charger
Bare Elegance
Ellis
The Pleasures of Innocence
Freddy the Bar Owner
Casino of Lust
Jack Bates (as R. Bolla)
Viva Vanessa
Jack Regan
- 1983
Nasty Girls
Al
Mascara
The Boss
Public Affairs
Fritz von Holenwohl
Alexandra
Foster Halloway
The Playgirl
David Fuller
When She Was Bad
Dennis
Succulent
Movie
The Widespread Scandals of Lydia Lace
Stuart Marquette
Once Upon a Secretary
Brad
- 1982
Dirty Looks
(archive footage)
Society Affairs
Arthur
Mission Hill
Bob
Foxtrot
Artie
Satisfactions
Dan
Center Spread Girls
Judge Roy Hammer (as Richard Bolla)
The Devil in Miss Jones 2
The Devil's Advocate (as R. Bolla)
House of Sin
Marbus (as R. Bolla)
Scoundrels
Mr. Wallace
The Starmaker
R. Bolla
Liquid A$$ets
Lawyer Quim
Peepholes
Captain Walls
Oh Those Nurses!
Soldier
Nasty Nurses
Movie
- 1981
Indecent Exposure
Antonio Rossini
Little Darlin's
Arnie Roberts (as R. Bolla)
The Tiffany Minx
Matt
American Desire
Bob
Delicious
Maurice
A Girl's Best Friend
The Count
Twilight Pink
Ferdy
Blonde Ambition
Eric Smythe
Oriental Madam
Mr. Walters (as R. Bolla)
Outlaw Ladies
Victor
Manhattan Mistress
Cash
Angel Buns
Sidney Purtzer
Debbie Does Dallas Part II
Trucker
Amanda by Night
Lt. Ambrose Hart
Centerfold Fever
B. Scuzzi
Interlude of Lust
(as Gianturo Bolla)
- 1980
Inside Seka
Movie
A Scent of Heather
Tom - The Chauffeur
The Satisfiers of Alpha Blue
Algon
The Budding of Brie
Ira Daniels (as Richard Bolla)
Tramp
Richard Dewars
The Girls of Godiva High
Charlie
Girls U.S.A.
Billy Condor
Blue Ecstasy
Ed
Young, Wild and Wonderful
Movie
1970s
- 1979
Pleasure Palace
Mike Green
More Than Sisters
The Cruel Doctor
Babylon Pink
The Elegant Uncle
The Pink Ladies
Bert
Fulfilling Young Cups
Dr. Delaney
For Richer for Poorer
Ben
Satin Suite
Hooper
Lenny's Comeback
Bryce Williams
- 1978
All About Gloria Leonard
Movie
Bad Penny
Sidney in the Bar
Debbie Does Dallas
Mr. Greenfield
People
James (segment "Goodbye")
Skin-Flicks
Sammy
Fiona on Fire
Barney Ross (as R. Bolla)
Beach House
(archive footage)
Slave Of Pleasure
Doctor in Film
The Fur Trap
Mr. Johnson
The Pussycat Ranch
Lawyer Jones
Chorus Call
Manny
From Holly with Love
Lou Cole (uncredited)
Dirty Lily
Rocky
Blue Nude
Guy In Diner
Safari Club
Hector
Acting Out
Professional Repertory Company
Blue Voodoo
Tony Stud (uncredited)
Woman in Love: A Story of Madame Bovary
Alex Warren
The Last Sex Act
Movie
- 1977
Joint Venture
Front Row Freestyle Guy (uncredited)
Teenage Pajama Party
Fireman
Breaker Beauties
Tom
Lustful Feelings
Voyeur
Heat Wave
George
Punk Rock
Police Inspector Joe Giovanni
Inside Jennifer Welles
Projectionist
Joy
Fred
The Night Bird
Guy with Maggie and Drunk (uncredited)
Odyssey: The Ultimate Trip
Charlie (segment "The Beginning")
The Love Couch
John Hardt
The Trouble with Young Stuff
Norman
The New York City Woman
Sam
Intimidation
Jack
Command Performance
Jerry
A Woman's Torment
Party Guest (uncredited)
Honeymoon Haven
Mr. Snow
- 1976
Blonde Velvet
Mark Slade
The Honey Cup
Doug / Hobo
Gums
Sy Smegma
Blow Dry
Fester Wadley
Come with Me My Love
Patrick (uncredited)
Sharon in the Rough
Ball Player
Salon for Seduction
Noah
Innocent Girl
Mr. Roman
- 1975
Superlady
Mr. Triplett
Anyone But My Husband
Sam Pelham
No release date
I Filmed Your Death
Anonymous
Produced 1
1980s
- 1981
Twilight Pink
Producer
Appearances3
2010s
- 2016
- 2012
Celluloid Bloodbath
Self
1980s
- 1989
The Wacky World of X-Rated Bloopers
Self (archive footage)
Thanked in the credits1
1970s
- 1978
Blue Nude
Thanks