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
X-Rated 2: The Greatest Adult Stars of All-Time
Self
2016
Celluloid Bloodbath
Self
2012
Battle of the Superstars: Seka vs. Kay Parker
(archive footage)
2009
Sick & Nasty Classic Porn Previews
(archive)
2008
Lysa Thatcher: The Teenage Years
2007
The Kinky World of Annie Sprinkle
2006
Big Tit Superstars of the 80's: Helga Sven - 40+ Bra Buster!
(archive footage)
2005
Prom Queen: Lysa Thatcher Collection
2004
Big Tit Superstars of the 80's: Kay Parker Collection
(archive footage)
2003
Spider-Man
Tugboat Captain
2002
Bucky's '70s Triple XXX Movie House Trailers Vol. 17
(archive)
1999
Unleashed Lust
1989
Ginger's Hawaiian Scrapbook
(archive footage)
1987
Deep Inside Ginger Lynn
(archive footage)
1987
Legends of Porn
(archive footage)
1987
Street Heat
Sam Nichols
1987
The Adventures of Rick Quick, Private Dick
Rick Quick
1986
Night of the Creeps
Patrolman with Searchlight
1986
The Sweetest Taboo
Bob
1986
Taboo American Style 4: The Exciting Conclusion
Jack Chinaski
1986
Taboo American Style 3: Nina Becomes An Actress
Jack Chinaski
1986
Deep Voyage
1986
Three Faces of Angel
(archive footage)
1986
The Lusty Adventurer
Mr. Finkel
1985
Taboo American Style 2: The Story Continues
Jack Chinaski
1985
Taboo American Style: The Ruthless Beginning
Jack Chinaski
1985
Hindsight
1985
Hypnotic Sensations
Dr. Sheckle
1985
Corporate Assets
J.W. Sieverson
1985
Tower of Power
Fred Kingsley
1985
Spitfire
Victor Kidd
1985
Flesh and Ecstasy
Tony
1985
I Made Daddy Do It
(archive footage)
1985
Pleasure Island
Desk Clerk
1985
Debbie Does Dallas III: The Final Chapter
Arnie Greenfeld (archive footage) (as R. Bolla)
1985
Hot Blooded
Chris
1985
Electric Blue 20
Dr. Lust (segment "Sex in Space")
1985
Deathmask
Dr. Howe
1984
Sex Play
Sid the Agent
1984
Body Shop
Russ
1984
The Woman Who Loved Men
1984
Doctor Desire
Psychiatrist
1984
One Night At A Time
Ramone
1984
Girls on Fire
Lance Lalot
1984
Girls Of The Night
Harry Hatfield
1984
G-Strings
Jacob
1984
Long Hard Nights
Davenport
1984
Trinity Brown
Osborne
1984
BurleXXX
Hillbilly Groom / Pimp
1984
Cherry Cheese Cake
1984
Office Fantasies
1984
Nasty Girls
Al
1983
Mascara
The Boss
1983
Public Affairs
Fritz von Holenwohl
1983
Alexandra
Foster Halloway
1983
The Playgirl
David Fuller
1983
When She Was Bad
Dennis
1983
Succulent
1983
The Widespread Scandals of Lydia Lace
Stuart Marquette
1983
Dirty Looks
(archive footage)
1982
Society Affairs
Arthur
1982
Satisfactions
Dan
1982
Center Spread Girls
Judge Roy Hammer (as Richard Bolla)
1982
The Devil in Miss Jones 2
The Devil's Advocate (as R. Bolla)
1982
The Starmaker
R. Bolla
1982
Liquid A$$ets
Lawyer Quim
1982
Peepholes
Captain Walls
1982
Oh Those Nurses!
Soldier
1982
Nasty Nurses
1982
Indecent Exposure
Antonio Rossini
1981
The Tiffany Minx
Matt
1981
American Desire
Bob
1981
Delicious
Maurice
1981
Cannibal Ferox
Lt. Rizzo
1981
Twilight Pink
Ferdy
1981
Blonde Ambition
Eric Smythe
1981
Outlaw Ladies
Victor
1981
Manhattan Mistress
Cash
1981
Angel Buns
Sidney Purtzer
1981
Debbie Does Dallas Part II
Trucker
1981
Amanda by Night
Lt. Ambrose Hart
1981
Centerfold Fever
B. Scuzzi
1981
A Scent of Heather
Tom - The Chauffeur
1980
The Satisfiers of Alpha Blue
Algon
1980
The Budding of Brie
Ira Daniels (as Richard Bolla)
1980
Eaten Alive!
Mark Butler
1980
Tramp
Richard Dewars
1980
Cannibal Holocaust
Professor Harold Monroe
1980
The Girls of Godiva High
Charlie
1980
Blue Ecstasy
Ed
1980
Young, Wild and Wonderful
1980
Pleasure Palace
Mike Green
1979
The Concorde... Airport '79
Dulles Controller
1979
Babylon Pink
The Elegant Uncle
1979
Concorde Affair
Chief Operator Kelman - Chief London Air Traffic Controller (uncredited)
1979
The Pink Ladies
Bert
1979
Fulfilling Young Cups
Dr. Delaney
1979
For Richer for Poorer
Ben
1979
All About Gloria Leonard
1978
Bad Penny
Sidney in the Bar
1978
People
1978
Skin-Flicks
Sammy
1978
Fiona on Fire
Barney Ross (as R. Bolla)
1978
Debbie Does Dallas
Mr. Greenfield
1978
Slave of Pleasure
Doctor in Film
1978
The Fur Trap
Mr. Johnson
1978
The Pussycat Ranch
Lawyer Jones
1978
A Girl's Best Friend
The Count
1978
Chorus Call
Manny
1978
From Holly with Love
Lou Cole (uncredited)
1978
Dirty Lily
Rocky
1978
Blue Nude
Guy in Diner
1978
Safari Club
Hector
1978
Acting Out
Professional Repertory Company
1978
Blue Voodoo
Tony Stud (uncredited)
1978
Woman in Love: A Story of Madame Bovary
Alex Warren
1978
Teenage Pajama Party
Fireman
1977
Breaker Beauties
Tom
1977
Lustful Feelings
Voyeur
1977
Punk Rock
Police Inspector Joe Giovanni
1977
Inside Jennifer Welles
Projectionist
1977
The Night Bird
Guy with Maggie and Drunk (uncredited)
1977
Odyssey: The Ultimate Trip
Charlie (segment "The Beginning")
1977
The Trouble with Young Stuff
Norman
1977
The New York City Woman
Sam
1977
Command Performance
Jerry
1977
Prey of a Call Girl
Frank
1977
A Woman's Torment
Party Guest (uncredited)
1977
Honeymoon Haven
Mr. Snow
1977
Blonde Velvet
Mark Slade
1976
The Honey Cup
Doug / Hobo
1976
Gums
Sy Smegma
1976
Blow Dry
Fester Wadley
1976
Come with Me My Love
Patrick
1976
Virgin Snow
Henry
1976
Sharon in the Rough
Ball Player
1976
Salon for Seduction
Noah
1976
Innocent Girl
Mr. Roman
1976
Superlady
Mr. Triplett
1975
I Filmed Your Death
Anonymous
Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film
2015
Merle Michaels Anal Strawberry
2009
Big Tit Superstars of the 80's: Lee Carroll Collection
(archive footage)
2006
Debbie Does Dallas Uncovered
2005
The Wacky World of X-Rated Bloopers
Self (archive footage)
1989
Holiday for Angels
Harry (as R. Bolla)
1987
Babes in Joyland
Arthur Wallace / Father/ Diner (archive footage)
1987
Lust At The Top
Joe Barnett
1985
Lorelei
Lance le Fleur
1985
Dangerous Stuff
Uncle Jack (as R. Bolla)
1985
Naked Scents
Ogden John Pot (as R. Bolla)
1985
Perfection
Jay Kraft (as R. Bolla)
1985
Looking for Love
Dr. Ben Goodman (as R. Bolla)
1985
Dear Fanny
Harry
1985
Veronica's Diary
(archive footage)
1985
Hunter
P.I.O. · (1 episode)
1984
Give It to Me
Arthur / Zingo
1984
Great Sexpectations
Louis Charger
1984
Bare Elegance
Ellis
1984
The Pleasures of Innocence
Freddy the Bar Owner
1984
The Perfect Weekend
1984
Make Me Feel It!
Devon Anderson
1984
Casino of Lust
Jack Bates (as R. Bolla)
1984
Viva Vanessa
Jack Regan
1984
Once Upon a Secretary
Brad
1983
Mission Hill
Bob
1982
Foxtrot
Artie
1982
House of Sin
Marbus (as R. Bolla)
1982
Showgirl Superstars 10 – Candida Royale’s Fantasies
1982
Scoundrels
Mr. Wallace
1982
Little Darlin's
Arnie Roberts (as R. Bolla)
1981
Oriental Madam
Mr. Walters (as R. Bolla)
1981
Interlude of Lust
(as Gianturo Bolla)
1981
Inside Seka
1980
Girls USA
Billy Condor
1980
More Than Sisters
The Cruel Doctor
1979
Satin Suite
Hooper
1979
Lenny's Comeback
Bryce Williams
1979
Beach House
1978
The Last Sex Act
1978
The Goodbye Girl
Richard III Cast
1977
Joint Venture
Front Row Freestyle Guy (uncredited)
1977
Heat Wave
George
1977
Joy
Fred
1977
The Love Couch
John Hardt
1977
Guess Where
1977
Intimidation
Jack
1977
Anyone But My Husband
Sam Pelham
1975