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