Steve Holmes (actor)
Steve Holmes (born March 23, 1961) is a Romanian-born German pornographic actor, producer, and director. He has received several adult industry awards, including the AVN Award for Male Foreign Performer of the Year in 2005 and 2006.[2] In 2017, Holmes was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame.[2]
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Born | |
Nationality | German |
Occupation | Pornographic actor |
Years active | 1996-present |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Spouse(s) | Sylvia[1] |
Early life
Holmes was born to Transylvanian Saxon parents in Sibiu, Romania.[3] In the summer of 1968, while on holiday in Bulgaria, Holmes and his family crossed the Turkish border.[3] Upon arrival at the Federal Republic of Germany in Istanbul, they sought political asylum.[3] Holmes eventually returned to Romania to visit family.[3]
After dropping out of school, Holmes began working in fashion.[4] He eventually became an assistant buyer for several clothing stores.[4] While attending a computer show in Munich, he decided to enter the tech industry.[4] On January 1, 1986, Holmes started working as a sales representative for an IT company.[4] He continued to work in the tech industry for several years.[5]
Career
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Holmes spent most of 1996 attempting to break into the adult film industry with little success.[6] On November 22, 1996, he performed in his first pornographic scene in Dortmund, Germany.[6] The scene was part of an amateur series called Have a Wish.[6] Holmes wasn't compensated for the shoot.[3] While giving an interview, he was instructed by a reporter to adopt the stage name "Steve Holmes" due to his similar appearance to that of actor John Holmes.[4][7]
In 2001, Holmes won the NINFA Award for Best Supporting Actor at the Barcelona International Erotic Film Festival.[8] That same year, he met Manuel Ferrara on a shoot for Rocco Siffredi.[9] After hitting it off, the two went on to produce the film series Euro Girls Never Say No and The Pussy Is Not Enough.[9][10] In 2003, Holmes performed in over 280 scenes.[9] That same year, Holmes became one of five charter directors for Platinum X Pictures; other notable directors included Jewel De'Nyle, Michael Stefano, and Ferrara.[11][12]
In 2004, Holmes received the XRCO Award for Unsung Swordsman.[13] He also received the AVN Award for Male Foreign Performer of the Year for two consecutive years in 2005 and 2006.[14][15] In 2006, Holmes signed a directing deal with Mach 2 Entertainment to direct one film a month.[16] In late 2007, he performed in his first scene featuring bondage for Kink.com.[6] He developed the site Public Disgrace with fellow performer Princess Donna.[6]
Personal life
Prior to performing in porn, Holmes sought permission from his wife.[6] In 2017, the couple celebrated 26 years of marriage.[6] He is close friends with directors Greg Lansky and Mike Adriano.[17]
While shooting a scene for Public Disgrace in Barcelona, Holmes and Princess Donna were arrested by local authorities.[1] The two were released shortly after.[1]
Awards
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Totals | 11 | 47 |
Year | Result | Award | Film |
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2003[18] | Nominated | Best Actor (Video) | Funky Fetish Horror Show |
2004[19] | Won | Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production | Katsumi's Affair (with Katsumi) |
Nominated | Best Couples Sex Scene - Video | Acid Dreams (with Mercedes Ashley) | |
Nominated | Best Three-Way Sex Scene - Video | 2 Dicks in 1 Chick 2 (with Brooke Ballentyne & Ben English) | |
Nominated | Best Three-Way Sex Scene - Video | Mason's Dirty Trixxx 2 (with Julie Night & Manuel Ferrara) | |
2005[14] | Nominated | Best Anal Sex Scene | Gilvert 5 (with Gia Paloma & Mr. Pete) |
Nominated | Best Three-Way Sex Scene | The Pussy Is Not Enough 2 (with Monique & Michael Stefano) | |
Won | Male Foreign Performer of the Year | N/A | |
2006[15] | Won | Male Foreign Performer of the Year | N/A |
Nominated | Best Three-Way Sex Scene | Cum Guzzlers 4 (with Renee Pornero & Toni Ribas) | |
Nominated | Best Three-Way Sex Scene | Sex Fiends 2 (with Trina Michaels & John Strong) | |
2007[20] | Won | Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production | Outnumbered 4 |
2008 | Nominated | Best Group Sex Scene | Fashionistas Safado: Berlin |
Nominated | Best Group Sex Scene | Rich Little Bitch (with Riley Shy & Mike Adriano) | |
Nominated | Best Group Sex Scene | Slutty and Sluttier 3 | |
2009 | Nominated | Best Anal Sex Scene | Butthole Whores 2 (with Belladona) |
2010[21] | Nominated | Best Group Sex Scene | Ass Worship 11 (with Jenny Hendrix, Jerry and Mr. Pete) |
Nominated | Male Foreign Performer of the Year | N/A | |
2011[22] | Nominated | Best Double-Penetration Sex Scene | Bra Busters (with Mason Moore & Erik Everhard) |
Won | Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production | Tori Black Nymphomaniac (with Tori Black & Jazz Duro) | |
2012[23] | Nominated | Best Double-Penetration Scene | Anal Fanatic 2 |
Nominated | Best Double-Penetration Scene | Bad Girls 5 | |
Nominated | Best Double-Penetration Scene | Bra Busters 2 | |
Nominated | Best Supporting Actor | Savanna Samson Is the Masseuse | |
2013[24] | Nominated | Best Double Penetration Sex Scene | Anal Boot Camp |
Nominated | Best Double Penetration Sex Scene | Anal Invitation | |
Nominated | Best Supporting Actor | Voracious | |
Nominated | Most Outrageous Sex Scene | Asa Akira To the Limit | |
2014[25] | Nominated | Best Double Penetration Sex Scene | I Am Asa Akira 2 |
Nominated | Best Sex Scne in a Foreign-Shot Production | Savannah's Secret | |
2015[26] | Nominated | Best Anal Sex Scene | Climax |
2016[27] | Nominated | Best Double Penetration Sex Scene | Ass Worship 16 |
2017[2][28] | Nominated | Best Actor | One I Lust |
Nominated | Best Double Penetration Sex Scene | My DP | |
Nominated | Best Group Sex Scene | Flesh Hunter 13 | |
Nominated | Best Three-Way Sex Scene - B/B/G | One I Lust | |
Won | Hall of Fame Inductee | N/A | |
Nominated | Most Outrageous Sex Scene | MILFs, Old Men and Young Whores | |
Year | Result | Award | Film |
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2007[29] | Nominated | Favorite Male Star | N/A |
Year | Result | Award | Film |
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2001[8] | Won | Best Supporting Actor | Eternal Love |
Year | Result | Award | Film |
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2012[30] | Nominated | Foreign Male Performer of the Year | N/A |
2013[31] | Nominated | Foreign Male Performer of the Year | N/A |
2014[32] | Nominated | Best Sex Scene - Non-Feature Release | I Am Asa Akira 2 |
2015[33] | Nominated | Best Sex Scene - Non-Feature Release | V for Vicki |
2017[34] | Nominated | Best Sex Scene - Feature Release | Sexbots: Programmed For Pleasure |
2018[35] | Nominated | Best Sex Scene - Gonzo Release | Pump My Ass Full of Cum 4 |
Nominated | Best Sex Scene - Gonzo Release | Anal Savages 2 | |
Nominated | Best Sex Scene - Vignette Release | Stags & Vixens | |
Won | Foreign Male Performer of the Year | N/A | |
2019[36][37] | Nominated | Best Actor - Comedy Release | Dirty Grandpa |
Nominated | Best Sex Scene - Comedy Release | Dirty Grandpa | |
Nominated | Best Sex Scene - Taboo Release | My Dad, Your Dad | |
Nominated | Best Sex Scene - Taboo Release | Joanna Angel Gangbang: As Above, So Below | |
Won | Foreign Male Performer of the Year | N/A |
Year | Result | Award | Film |
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2004[13] | Won | Unsung Swordsman | N/A |
Won | Best Three-Way Sex Scene | Mason's Dirty Tricks | |
2017[38] | Nominated | Best Actor | One I Lust |
References
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- Shaulis, Sherri L. (July 30, 2018). "The Men of Porn: Gonzo Gods and Shot Callers". AVN. Retrieved September 29, 2018.
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External links
- Steve Holmes on IMDb
- Steve Holmes at the Internet Adult Film Database
- Steve Holmes at the Adult Film Database