AVN Awards
Encyclopedia
AVN (magazine)
Adult Video News is an American trade journal that covers the adult video industry. The New York Times notes that AVN is to pornographic films what Billboard is to records...
(Adult Video News) to honor exceptional performance in various aspects of the creation and marketing of American pornographic movie
Pornographic movie
Pornographic films are motion pictures with the purpose of promoting sexual arousal in the viewer, often featuring depictions of sexual activity. They are sold and rented out on DVD, shown through Internet and special channels and pay-per-view on cable and satellite, and in adult...
s. They are called the "Oscars of porn". The AVN Awards are divided into nearly 100 categories, some of which are analogous to industry awards offered in other film and video genres, and others that are specific to pornographic
Pornography
Pornography or porn is the explicit portrayal of sexual subject matter for the purposes of sexual arousal and erotic satisfaction.Pornography may use any of a variety of media, ranging from books, magazines, postcards, photos, sculpture, drawing, painting, animation, sound recording, film, video,...
/erotic
Erotica
Erotica are works of art, including literature, photography, film, sculpture and painting, that deal substantively with erotically stimulating or sexually arousing descriptions...
film and video.
AVN sponsored the first AVN Awards ceremony in February 1984. The award ceremony occurs in early January during the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo
AVN Adult Entertainment Expo
The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo is a trade show held each January in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is sponsored by the Adult Video News Magazine . The 2010 AVN Awards show was held during the Expo at the nearby Palms Casino Resort. The AEE is the largest pornography industry trade show in the United...
, in Las Vegas
Las Vegas metropolitan area
The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ...
, Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
. Since 2008, the ceremony has aired in a form edited for time on Showtime, which is usually broadcast in a 90-minute timeslot.
Awards for gay adult video
Gay pornography
Gay pornography is the representation of sexual intercourse between men with the primary goal of sexual arousal in its audience. There is also a tradition, and continuing considerable output, of lesbian pornography....
were a part of the AVN awards from the 1986 ceremony through the 1998 ceremony. The increasing number of categories made the show unwieldy and for the 1999 ceremony AVN Magazine began hosting the GayVN Awards
GayVN Awards
The GAYVN Awards are presented annually to honor work done in the gay pornography industry. The awards are sponsored by AVN Magazine, the parent publication of GAYVN Magazine, and continue the recognition for gay pornography which was part of the AVN Awards from 1986–1998.The award recipients...
, an annual adult movie award event for gay adult video
Gay pornography
Gay pornography is the representation of sexual intercourse between men with the primary goal of sexual arousal in its audience. There is also a tradition, and continuing considerable output, of lesbian pornography....
.
Awards often go to consistent advertisers in AVN.
Award categories
In order to be eligible for a given year's AVN Awards, a title must have been released between October 1 of two years before and September 30 of one year before, and it must be available either from at least 10 wholesaleWholesale
Wholesaling, jobbing, or distributing is defined as the sale of goods or merchandise to retailers, to industrial, commercial, institutional, or other professional business users, or to other wholesalers and related subordinated services...
or at least 100 retail outlets by the deadline
Time limit
A time limit or deadline is a narrow field of time, or particular point in time, by which an objective or task must be accomplished.In project management, deadlines are most often associated with milestone goals....
of September 30 of the preceding year.
The Award's name is Woody and appears as a transparent rectangular Lucite block with an engraved stylized male and female embracing. The base of the award is dark and contains lettering with year, category description and winner's name or film title.
In 1998 and 1999, AVN had a Safe Sex Award category, which was discontinued.
In 2007, AVN decided to rename the "AVN Crossover Star of the Year Award" to "Jenna Jameson Crossover Star of the Year Award" to honor Jenna Jameson
Jenna Jameson
Jenna Jameson is an American entrepreneur and former pornographic actress, who has been called the world's most famous adult-entertainment performer and "The Queen of Porn."...
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There are many award categories, which are as follows:
Note: "Film" and "Video" refer to the medium on which the title was produced; all of the titles are direct-to-video
Direct-to-video
Direct-to-video is a term used to describe a film that has been released to the public on home video formats without being released in film theaters or broadcast on television...
releases.
Production categories
Best Video Feature,Best Film,
Best DVD,
Best Gonzo
Gonzo pornography
Gonzo pornography is a style of pornographic film that attempts to place the viewer directly into the scene. The name is a reference to gonzo journalism, in which the reporter is part of the event taking place...
Release,
Best Gonzo Series,
Best Sex Comedy,
Best Vignette Release,
Best Vignette Series,
Best All-Sex Release,
Best Continuing Video Series,
Best High-Definition
High-definition television
High-definition television is video that has resolution substantially higher than that of traditional television systems . HDTV has one or two million pixels per frame, roughly five times that of SD...
Production,
Best Interactive DVD,
Best Classic DVD,
Best Foreign Feature,
Best Foreign All-Sex Release,
Best Foreign All-Sex Series,
Best Anal-Themed
Anal sex
Anal sex is the sex act in which the penis is inserted into the anus of a sexual partner. The term can also include other sexual acts involving the anus, including pegging, anilingus , fingering, and object insertion.Common misconception describes anal sex as practiced almost exclusively by gay men...
Feature,
Best Anal-Themed Series,
Best All-Girl Feature,
Best All-Girl Series,
Best Ethnic-Themed Release—Asian
Asian fetish
Asian fetish is a slang term which usually refers to an interest, attraction or preference for people, culture, or things of Asian origin by those of non-Asian descent...
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Best Ethnic-Themed Release—Black,
Best Ethnic-Themed Release—Latin,
Best Interracial Release,
Best Ethnic-Themed Series,
Best P.O.V.
Perspective (visual)
Perspective, in context of vision and visual perception, is the way in which objects appear to the eye based on their spatial attributes; or their dimensions and the position of the eye relative to the objects...
Release,
Best Oral-Themed
Oral sex
Oral sex is sexual activity involving the stimulation of the genitalia of a sex partner by the use of the mouth, tongue, teeth or throat. Cunnilingus refers to oral sex performed on females while fellatio refer to oral sex performed on males. Anilingus refers to oral stimulation of a person's anus...
Feature,
Best Oral-Themed Series,
Best Amateur
Amateur pornography
Amateur pornography is a category of pornography that features models or actors performing without pay, or for whom this material is their first or only paid modeling work. Reality pornography is professionally made porn which seeks to emulate the style of amateur pornography...
Release,
Best Amateur Series,
Best Pro-Am Release,
Best Pro-Am Series,
Best Alternative Release,
Best Bi-Sexual Video,
Best Gay Video,
Best Gay Alternative Video,
Best Gay Solo Video
Performer categories
Best New StarletAVN Best New Starlet Award
The AVN Best New Starlet Award is presented every January in Las Vegas, Nevada at the AVN Awards ceremony. Somewhat similar to the Grammy's Best New Artist and the Golden Globe's Most Promising New Star, it is given to the porn actress whom the industry believes has displayed the greatest amount...
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Best Male Newcomer,
Female Performer of the Year
AVN Female Performer of the Year Award
The AVN Female Performer of the Year is presented every January in Las Vegas, Nevada at the AVN Awards ceremony. It represents the female porn star who has had the best body of work in the previous year...
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Male Performer of the Year,
Female Foreign Performer of the Year,
Male Foreign Performer of the Year,
Transsexual
Shemale
Shemale is a term used in sex work to describe trans women with male genitalia and augmented female breasts from breast augmentation and/or use of hormones...
Performer of the Year,
Performer of the Year-Gay Video,
Newcomer of the Year-Gay Video,
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- Above categories are for an individual's work over the year,
Best Actress—Film,
Best Actress—Video,
Best Actor—Film,
Best Actor—Video,
Best Supporting Actress—Film,
Best Supporting Actress—Video,
Best Supporting Actor—Film,
Best Supporting Actor—Video,
Best Non-Sex Performance,
Best Tease
Teasing
Teasing is a word with many meanings. In human interactions, teasing comes in two major forms, playful and hurtful. When teasing is playful and friendly, and especially when it is reciprocal, teasing can be regarded as flirting. People may be teased on such matters as their appearance, weight,...
Performance,
Best Actor—Gay Video,
Best Supporting Actor—Gay Video,
Best Non-Sex Performance—Bi-Sexual/Gay Video
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- Above categories are for a specific performance by an individual
Sex scene categories
Awarded to performer(s) in a scene,Best All-Girl Sex Scene—Film,
Best All-Girl Sex Scene—Video,
Best Anal Sex Scene,
Best Oral Sex Scene—Film,
Best Oral Sex Scene—Video,
Best Couples Sex Scene—Film,
Best Couples Sex Scene—Video,
Best Group Sex
Group sex
Group sex is sexual behavior involving more than two participants. Group sex can occur amongst people of all sexual orientations and genders...
Scene—Film,
Best Group Sex Scene—Video,
Best Threeway
Ménage à trois
Ménage à trois is a French term which originally described a domestic arrangement in which three people having sexual relations occupy the same household – the phrase literally translates as "household of three"...
Sex Scene—Video,
Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production,
Best Solo Sex
Masturbation
Masturbation refers to sexual stimulation of a person's own genitals, usually to the point of orgasm. The stimulation can be performed manually, by use of objects or tools, or by some combination of these methods. Masturbation is a common form of autoeroticism...
Scene,
Most Outrageous Sex Scene,
Best Sex Scene—Gay Video
Technical categories
Best Screenplay—Film,Best Screenplay—Video,
Best Art Direction—Film,
Best Art Direction—Video,
Best Cinematography
Cinematography
Cinematography is the making of lighting and camera choices when recording photographic images for cinema. It is closely related to the art of still photography...
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Best Videography
Videography
Videography refers to the process of capturing moving images on electronic media even streaming media). The term includes methods of video production and post-production...
,
Best Editing
Film editing
Film editing is part of the creative post-production process of filmmaking. It involves the selection and combining of shots into sequences, and ultimately creating a finished motion picture. It is an art of storytelling...
—Film,
Best Editing—Video,
Best Special Effects
Special effect
The illusions used in the film, television, theatre, or entertainment industries to simulate the imagined events in a story are traditionally called special effects ....
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Best Music
Film score
A film score is original music written specifically to accompany a film, forming part of the film's soundtrack, which also usually includes dialogue and sound effects...
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Best DVD Extras,
Best DVD Menus,
Best Screenplay—Gay Video,
Best Videography
Videography
Videography refers to the process of capturing moving images on electronic media even streaming media). The term includes methods of video production and post-production...
—Gay Video,
Best Editing—Gay Video,
Best Music Score—Gay Video
Specialty categories
Best Specialty Release—Big BustBreast fetishism
Breast fetishism is a type of sexual fetish which involves a sexual interest in female breasts....
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Best Specialty Release—BDSM
Bondage pornography
Bondage pornography specializes in the depiction of sexual bondage or BDSM activities, as photographs, stories, movies, or drawings.- Detective magazines, comic books and early fetish magazines :...
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Best Specialty Release—Spanking
Erotic spanking
Erotic spanking is the act of spanking another person for the sexual arousal or gratification of either or both parties...
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Best Specialty Release—Foot Fetish
Foot fetishism
Foot fetishism, foot partialism, foot worship, or podophilia is a pronounced sexual interest in feet. It is the most common form of sexual preference for otherwise non-sexual objects or body parts.-Characteristics:...
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Best Specialty Release—Other Genre
Sexual fetishism
Sexual fetishism, or erotic fetishism, is the sexual arousal a person receives from a physical object, or from a specific situation. The object or situation of interest is called the fetish, the person a fetishist who has a fetish for that object/situation. Sexual fetishism may be regarded, e.g...
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Best MILF Release,
Best Transsexual Release,
Best Gay Specialty Release
Marketing categories
Best DVD Packaging,Best VHS Packaging,
Best Box Cover Concept,
Best Overall Marketing Campaign—Company Image,
Best Overall Marketing Campaign—Individual Project,
Best Marketing Website,
Best Retail Website,
BBox Cover Concept—Gay Video,
Best Packaging—Gay Video
Special categories
Best Renting Title of the Year,Best Selling Title of the Year,
Hall of Fame
AVN Hall of Fame
This is a list of members of the AVN Hall of Fame. The AVN Hall of Fame honors the legends of the adult entertainment industry.- AVN Hall of Fame members :[Top]| style="vertical-align:top; width:15px;"|...
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Reuben Sturman
Reuben Sturman
Reuben Sturman was an American pornographer and businessman from Ohio. He was featured as a subject in Eric Schlosser's 2003 book on underground economies Reefer Madness: Sex, Drugs, and Cheap Labor in the American Black Market....
Award
AVN Award winners
The following is a list of the winners in the major categories for the AVN Awards. A more complete list of winners can be found through the External Link listed below.Winners 1984–1989
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| Best New Starlet | Rachel Ashley Rachel Ashley -Awards:*1984 - AVN Award for Best New Starlet*1985 - XRCO Award for Best Sensual Female *1985 - XRCO Award for Best Copulation Scene - External links :... | Ginger Lynn Ginger Lynn Ginger Lynn is an American pornographic actress, prominent in 1980s videos. She also had occasional roles in low-budget B-movies. AVN has ranked her at #7 in a list of the 50 greatest porn stars of all time... | Angel | Barbara Dare Barbara Dare Barbara Dare is the stage name of a retired American pornographic actress.She has been a contract performer with Vivid Entertainment, and has personal relationships with men and women.-Career:... | Samantha Strong Samantha Strong Samantha Strong is an American pornographic actress. She won the 1988 AVN Award for Best New Starlet and is an inductee in AVN Hall of Fame.... | Aja |
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| Best Actress (f) | Sharon Mitchell Sharon Mitchell Sharon Mitchell is a former erotic actress, with a pornography career spanning over two decades.- Adult film career :... – Sexcapades | Pamela Mann Pamela Mann Pamela Mann is a retired pornographic actress. She won the 'Best Actress – Film' award for The X Factor at the 1985 AVN Awards.-Partial filmography:*Insatiable *Star Cuts 57: Pamela Mann *Bloody Wednesday... – X Factor | Sheri St. Clair – Corporate Assets | Colleen Brennan Colleen Brennan Colleen Brennan , also known by other aliases such as Sharon Kelly, is an American porn actress and member of the XRCO Hall of Fame.-Career:... – Getting Personal | Krista Lane Krista Lane Krista Lane is a former pornographic actress who achieved prominence as a lead during the mid to latter part of the 1980s.-Awards:*1987 AVN Award – Best Couples Sex Scene – Blame it on Ginger... – Deep Throat II | Ona Zee Ona Zee Ona Zee is the stage name of an American pornographic actress and model.Zee was born in Los Angeles, California. She has made about 300 adult movies since entering the industry in around 1985; for a few of those, she served as director, writer and producer... – Portrait of an Affair |
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| Best Actress (v) | | | Ginger Lynn Ginger Lynn Ginger Lynn is an American pornographic actress, prominent in 1980s videos. She also had occasional roles in low-budget B-movies. AVN has ranked her at #7 in a list of the 50 greatest porn stars of all time... – Project Ginger | Nina Hartley Nina Hartley Nina Hartley is an American pornographic actress, pornographic film director, sex educator, feminist, and author.-Early life:... – Debbie Duz Dishes | Shanna McCullough Shanna McCullough __notoc__Shanna McCullough is an American pornographic actress, who has been called "one of the adult industry's all-time great stars."... – Hands Off | Barbara Dare Barbara Dare Barbara Dare is the stage name of a retired American pornographic actress.She has been a contract performer with Vivid Entertainment, and has personal relationships with men and women.-Career:... – Naked Stranger |
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| Best Actor (f) | Richard Pacheco Richard Pacheco Richard Pacheco is a former American pornographic film & video actor, writer, and directorwho retired from the X-rated business in the mid-1980s.... – Irresistible | Eric Edwards – X Factor | Harry Reems Harry Reems Harry Reems is the nom de film of one of the most notorious pornographic actors of the 1970s and star of the 1972 cult classic Deep Throat.-Early life and career:Reems was born Herbert Streicher... – Trashy Lady | Mike Horner – Sexually Altered States | John Leslie – Firestorm II | Robert Bullock Robert Bullock (porn star) Robert Bullock was an American pornographic actor. He took his stage name from the West Coast department store chain "Bullocks" where he used to work as a salesman.He is a member of the AVN Hall of Fame.-Awards:... – Portrait of an Affair |
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| Best Actor (v) | | | Eric Edwards – Dangerous Stuff | Buck Adams Buck Adams Buck "Backhand" Adams, born Charles Stephen Allen was a male American porn star and director.-Career:... – Rockey X | Raul di Blasio – Gonnore Adventures | Jon Martin – Case of the Sensuous Sinners |
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| Best Supporting Actress (f) | Tiffany Clark Tiffany Clark Tiffany Clark is a former pornographic actress.She made her porn debut in 1979 at age 18 in the film Pink Champagne. During her career, she appeared in both heterosexual and lesbian hardcore sex scenes, and occasionally performed anal sex.... – Hot Dreams | Lisa DeLeeuw – Dixie Ray, Hollywood Star | Lisa DeLeeuw – Raw Talent | Colleen Brennan Colleen Brennan Colleen Brennan , also known by other aliases such as Sharon Kelly, is an American porn actress and member of the XRCO Hall of Fame.-Career:... – Star Angel | Tish Ambrose Tish Ambrose -Awards:* 1984 XRCO Award for Best Actress – Every Woman Has a Fantasy* 1988 AVN Award for Best Supporting Actress – Firestorm II- External links :... – Firestorm II | Nina Hartley Nina Hartley Nina Hartley is an American pornographic actress, pornographic film director, sex educator, feminist, and author.-Early life:... – Portrait of an Affair |
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| Best Supporting Actress (v) | | | | | | Jacqueline Lorains Jacqueline Lorains Jacqueline Lorians was a pornographic actress during the 1980s. Her performance in Beauty and the Beast won her the 1989 AVN Award for Best Supporting Actress, Video.-External links:* at theclassicporn.com... – Beauty & the Beast |
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| Best Supporting Actor (f) | Richard Pacheco Richard Pacheco Richard Pacheco is a former American pornographic film & video actor, writer, and directorwho retired from the X-rated business in the mid-1980s.... – Nothing to Hide | John Leslie – Firestorm | Ron Jeremy Ron Jeremy Ronald Jeremy Hyatt , usually called Ron Jeremy, is an American pornographic actor. Nicknamed "The Hedgehog", he was ranked by AVN at number one in their "The 50 Top Porn Stars of All Time" list... – Candy Stripers II | Joey Silvera Joey Silvera Joey Silvera is an American pornographic actor and director.Joey Silvera has been involved in the American pornographic industry since the early 1970s. A native of upstate New York, he got his start performing in San Francisco in 1974, and went on to appear in more than 1,000 videos... – She's So Fine | Michael Gaunt Michael Gaunt - External links :... – Firestorm II | Jamie Gillis Jamie Gillis Jamie Gillis was an American pornographic actor, director and member of the AVN Hall of Fame.... – wiki Peaches II |
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| Best Supporting Actor (v) | | | | | | Richard Pacheco Richard Pacheco Richard Pacheco is a former American pornographic film & video actor, writer, and directorwho retired from the X-rated business in the mid-1980s.... – Sensual Escape |
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| Best Non-Sex Performance | | | | | | Jose Duval Jose Duval Jose Duval is a Belgian former pornographic actor, active during the 1980s and 1990s. He twice won the AVN Award for Best Non-Sex Performance: in 1989 for his role in Pillowman and in 1991 for Oh, What a Night.- External links :... – Pillowman |
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| Best Director (f) | Cecil Howard – Scoundrels | Anthony Spinelli Anthony Spinelli Anthony Spinelli was a pornographic film director. He was born Samuel Weinstein on February 21, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio, and died on May 29, 2000.... – Dixie Ray, Hollywood Star | Cecil Howard – Snake Eyes | Cecil Howard Cecil Howard Cecil Howard is a former pornographic film director.His aliases have included Howard Winters, Ward Summers and Umberto Corleone.-Awards:*1984 AVN Award – Best Director – Scoundrels... – Star Angel | Richard Pacheco Richard Pacheco Richard Pacheco is a former American pornographic film & video actor, writer, and directorwho retired from the X-rated business in the mid-1980s.... – Careful, He May be Watching | Alex de Renzy Alex de Renzy Alexander de Renzy was an American director and producer of pornographic movies.Born in Brooklyn, New York, Alex de Renzy served in the United States Air Force, serving as a Survival Instructor. Back in the United States, he began making documentary films in San Francisco... – wiki Peaches 2 |
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| Best Director (v) | | Henri Pachard Henri Pachard Henri Pachard was the pseudonym of American pornographic film director Ron Sullivan . His other aliases included Jackson St. Louis and Crystal Blue.... – Long Hard Nights | Paul Vatelli – Erotic Zones II | Jerome Tanner Jerome Tanner -Awards:*1987 AVN Award – Best Director – Club Exotica*2006 AVN Hall of Fame inductee-References:... – Club Exotica | Henri Pachard Henri Pachard Henri Pachard was the pseudonym of American pornographic film director Ron Sullivan . His other aliases included Jackson St. Louis and Crystal Blue.... – Talk Dirty to Me, Part V | John Leslie – Catwoman |
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| Best Cinematography | Ken Gibb – All American Girls | Fred Andes – Dixie Ray, Hollywood Star | Larry Revene – Raw Talent | Sandy Beach Sandy Beach Sandy Beach is a beach on the South Shore of Oahu in Hawaii. It is known for its excellent bodyboarding and bodysurfing opportunities due to shore break that breaks very close to the shore. Consequently, more injuries occur per year at Sandy Beach than any other beach in Hawaii, earning it the... – Star Angel | Elroy Brandy – Firestorm II | Mr. Ed – Miami Spice II |
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| Best All-Sex Video | | Unthinkable | Ball Busters | Wild Things | Baby Face II | Angel Puss |
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| Best Renting Title of the Year | | | | | Traci, I Love You | The Devil in Mr. Holmes |
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| Best Selling Title of the Year | | | | | Traci, I Love You | Miami Spice II |
Winners 1990–1994
| 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | |
| Best New Starlet | Victoria Paris Victoria Paris Victoria Paris is an American pornographic actress.She gained a degree in Nutrition from Montana State University before moving to Los Angeles in 1987... and Tori Welles Tori Welles Tori Welles is an American former pornographic actress.She performed in adult films between around 1988 and 1999, and also directed several movies in the early 1990s. She was married to porn director Paul Norman, with whom she had two sons... | Jennifer Stewart Jennifer Stewart Jennifer Stewart is an American former porn star and actress.She appeared in about 20 porn movies, and in 1991 won the AVN Award for Best New Starlet. She was at some time a contract performer with Vivid Entertainment. She was a major co-star with Christy Canyon in Vivid's acclaimed 1991 series... | Savannah Savannah (porn star) Not to be confused with the pornographic actress Savanna SamsonShannon Michelle Wilsey , commonly known by her stage name of Savannah, was an American pornographic performer, starring in more than 100 pornographic videos during her career... | Alex Jordan Alex Jordan Alex Jordan was a pornographic actress. She committed suicide by hanging on July 2, 1995, while her husband was in Colorado trying to set up a ski shop so that they could leave the business... | Shayla LaVeaux Shayla LaVeaux Shayla LaVeaux is an American pornographic actress and exotic dancer.She was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2002.In August 2008 it was reported that LaVeaux will make an appearance in the upcoming film Seasoned Players 6.-Awards:... |
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| Female Performer of the Year | | | | Ashlyn Gere Ashlyn Gere Ashlyn Gere is the stage name of an American former pornographic actress who performed in both heterosexual and lesbian films... | Debi Diamond Debi Diamond Debi Diamond is an American adult actress and nude model.- Biography :She appeared in her first pornographic film in 1983... |
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| Male Performer of the Year | | | | Rocco Siffredi Rocco Siffredi Rocco Siffredi is the stage name of an Italian pornographic actor, director and producer of pornographic movies, famous for his rough sex scenes... | Jonathan Morgan |
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| Best Actress (f) | | Hyapatia Lee Hyapatia Lee Hyapatia Lee of Cherokee and Irish descent, is a former American exotic dancer and pornographic actress... – The Masseuse | Jeanna Fine Jeanna Fine Jeanna Fine is a pornographic actress and erotic dancer.- Career :Adult film actress Siobhan Hunter encouraged Fine to go into adult films. Adult film actress Barbara Dare remarked how "fine" Jeanna was, which prompted Jeanna to adopt that as her surname... – Hothouse Rose | Ashlyn Gere Ashlyn Gere Ashlyn Gere is the stage name of an American former pornographic actress who performed in both heterosexual and lesbian films... – Chameleons | Roxanne Blaze Roxanne Blaze Roxanne Blaze is an American former pornographic actress. Her short-lived career lasted from 1993–94. In 1994 Blaze won three AVN Awards. For her role in the title Justine she won the awards for Best Actress and Best Couple's Sex Scene , along with Mike Horner... – Justine |
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| Best Actress (v) | Sharon Kane Sharon Kane Sharon Kane is an American bondage model and pornographic actress. She has appeared in many adult magazines and pornographic movies, in both dominant and submissive roles.She is a member of both the AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame.... – Bodies in Heat – The Sequel | Lauren Brice Lauren Brice Lauren Brice is a former pornographic actress. In 1991, she won the AVN Award for Best Actress , for her performance in Married Women.- External links :... – Married Women | Ona Zee Ona Zee Ona Zee is the stage name of an American pornographic actress and model.Zee was born in Los Angeles, California. She has made about 300 adult movies since entering the industry in around 1985; for a few of those, she served as director, writer and producer... – The Starlet | Ashlyn Gere Ashlyn Gere Ashlyn Gere is the stage name of an American former pornographic actress who performed in both heterosexual and lesbian films... – Two Women | Leena Leena Leena is a female first name. It may refer to:*A character in Chrono CrossSee also:*... – Blinded by Love |
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| Best Actor (f) | | Randy Spears Randy Spears Randy Spears is a well-known pornographic actor, having appeared in approximately 1000features. Sometimes credited as Greg Ory or Greg Slavin.... – The Masseuse | Buck Adams Buck Adams Buck "Backhand" Adams, born Charles Stephen Allen was a male American porn star and director.-Career:... – Roxy | Mike Horner – The Seduction of Mary | Mike Horner – Justine |
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| Best Actor (v) | Jon Martin – Cool Sheets | Eric Edwards – The Last X-Rated Movie | Tom Byron Tom Byron Tom Byron is an American pornographic actor and director. He is of Italian descent and is an alumnus of the University of Houston. He has also been credited as Tom Byrom, Tim Byron, Tom Bryon, Tom Bryan, and Tommy Byron... – Sizzle | Joey Silvera Joey Silvera Joey Silvera is an American pornographic actor and director.Joey Silvera has been involved in the American pornographic industry since the early 1970s. A native of upstate New York, he got his start performing in San Francisco in 1974, and went on to appear in more than 1,000 videos... – The Party | Jonathan Morgan – The Creasemaster |
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| Best Supporting Actress (f) | | Deidre Holland Deidre Holland Deidre Holland is a Dutch porn star and member of the AVN Hall of Fame.She was once married to porn star Jon Dough, and has been a contract performer with Vivid Entertainment.- Awards :... – Veil | Britt Morgan Britt Morgan Britt Morgan is a former pornographic actress.She is a member of the AVN Hall of Fame and Legends of Erotica.-Awards:*1990 AVN Award – Best Screenplay – Cheeks II: The Bitter End... – On Trial | Ona Zee Ona Zee Ona Zee is the stage name of an American pornographic actress and model.Zee was born in Los Angeles, California. She has made about 300 adult movies since entering the industry in around 1985; for a few of those, she served as director, writer and producer... – The Secret Garden 1 & 2 | Tianna – Justine |
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| Best Supporting Actress (v) | Viper Viper (porn star) Viper was the stage name of Stephanie Patricia Green, an American pornographic actress, known for a prominent full body snake tattoo, for co-founding Fans of X-Rated Entertainment with Bill Margold, and for her disappearance in 1991.-Early life:Green was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, but raised in... – Mystery of the Golden Lotus | Nina Hartley Nina Hartley Nina Hartley is an American pornographic actress, pornographic film director, sex educator, feminist, and author.-Early life:... – The Last X-Rated Movie | Selena Steele Selena Steele Selena Steele is the stage name of an American exotic dancer and pornographic actress.-Awards:AVN Awards* 1992 – Best Supporting Actress, Video – Sirens* 2007 – Hall of FameXRCO Awards... – Sirens | Melanie Moore (pornographic performer) – The Party | Porsche Lynn Porsche Lynn Porsche Lynn is the stage name of an American exotic dancer, dominatrix, and pornographic actress. She chose her stage name from the Porsche car company after seeing one of their cars during a drive to one of her earliest film shoots; she added "Lynn" to it as it fit well.-Early life:Lynn's... – Servin' it Up |
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| Best Supporting Actor (f) | Rick Savage Rick Savage Richard "Rick" Savage is the bassist and one of the founding members of the English rock band, Def Leppard. He is called "Sav" to avoid confusion between him and the other Rick in the band, drummer Rick Allen. He and lead vocalist, Joe Elliot, are the only remaining original members of the band... – Bedman and Throbbin | John Martin John Martin -In the arts:*John H. Martin, American actor in TV soap operas One Life to Live and Sunset Beach*John Martin , English-born Canadian broadcaster*John Martin , dance critic at the New York Times... – wiki Peaches 3 | Jon Dough Jon Dough Jon Dough was the stage name of Chester Anuszak , an American pornographic actor who worked steadily from 1985 to 2006.- Early life :... – Brandy & Alexander | Joey Silvera Joey Silvera Joey Silvera is an American pornographic actor and director.Joey Silvera has been involved in the American pornographic industry since the early 1970s. A native of upstate New York, he got his start performing in San Francisco in 1974, and went on to appear in more than 1,000 videos... – Face Dance, Parts I & II | Steve Drake Steve Drake Steve Drake is a pornographic actor and director. He has performed in over 800 movies since the 1980s, and was inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame in 1999.-External links:* in Excaliburfilms* Steve Drake at the * Steve Drake at the... – Whispered Lies |
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| Best Supporting Actor (v) | Rick Savage Rick Savage Richard "Rick" Savage is the bassist and one of the founding members of the English rock band, Def Leppard. He is called "Sav" to avoid confusion between him and the other Rick in the band, drummer Rick Allen. He and lead vocalist, Joe Elliot, are the only remaining original members of the band... – Bedman and Throbbin | Ron Jeremy Ron Jeremy Ronald Jeremy Hyatt , usually called Ron Jeremy, is an American pornographic actor. Nicknamed "The Hedgehog", he was ranked by AVN at number one in their "The 50 Top Porn Stars of All Time" list... – Playin' Dirty | Mike Horner – Bite | Tony Tedeschi Tony Tedeschi Tony Tedeschi is an American pornographic movie actor.Before his pornography career, he worked as a deejay at the Foxy Lady strip club in Providence... – Smeers | Randy Spears Randy Spears Randy Spears is a well-known pornographic actor, having appeared in approximately 1000features. Sometimes credited as Greg Ory or Greg Slavin.... – Haunted Nights |
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| Best Non-Sex Performance | Nick Random – True Love | Jose Duval Jose Duval Jose Duval is a Belgian former pornographic actor, active during the 1980s and 1990s. He twice won the AVN Award for Best Non-Sex Performance: in 1989 for his role in Pillowman and in 1991 for Oh, What a Night.- External links :... – Oh, What a Night | Carl Esser Carl Esser -Awards:*1992 AVN Award – Best Non-Sex Performance – On Trial*1992 AVN Award – Best Screenplay – On Trial-References:... – On Trial | J.B. J.B. J.B. is a 1958 play written in free verse by American playwright and poet Archibald MacLeish and is a modern retelling of the story of the biblical figure Job — hence the title: J.B./Job. The play went through several incarnations before it was finally published... – Dirty Little Mind of Martin Fink | Jonathan Morgan – Haunted Nights |
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| Best Tease Performance | Tracey Adams Tracey Adams Tracey Adams is an American pornographic actress. She appeared in over 200 movies during the 1980s and 90s, and is a member of the AVN Hall of Fame.... – Adventures of Buttman | Chantelle – Bend Over Babes | [Mrs.Vanaja Srinivasan] – Indian Summer | Racquel Darrian Racquel Darrian Racquel Darrian is an American former pornographic actress.She started her career as a nude model posing for lesbian-themed photoshoots. When she crossed over to adult film, she initially performed only in "all-girl" scenes... – Bonnie and Clyde | Tianna – Justine |
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| Best Director (f) | Henri Pachard Henri Pachard Henri Pachard was the pseudonym of American pornographic film director Ron Sullivan . His other aliases included Jackson St. Louis and Crystal Blue.... – The Nicole Stanton Story, Parts 1 & 2 | Andrew Blake Andrew Blake Andrew Blake is an American adult film director and producer. Blake has described his work as "erotic fashion," and his films usually include fetish, bondage and lesbian imagery, often excluding heterosexual intercourse entirely... – House of Dreams | John Stagliano John Stagliano John Allen Stagliano , also known as Buttman, is an American entrepreneur, pornographic actor, producer and director, who founded and owns the Evil Angel pornographic film studio.-Early life and career:... – Wild Goose Chase | John Stagliano John Stagliano John Allen Stagliano , also known as Buttman, is an American entrepreneur, pornographic actor, producer and director, who founded and owns the Evil Angel pornographic film studio.-Early life and career:... – Face Dance, Parts I & II | Paul Thomas – Justine |
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| Best Director (v) | Jean-Pierre Ferrand & Peter Davy Peter Davy Peter Joseph Davy Peter Joseph Davy Peter Joseph Davy (born 1 July 1974 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland is an Irish cricketer. A right-handed batsman, he made his debut for the Ireland cricket team in a match against Scotland in August 1995, and went on to play for them 44 times in all, his last... – Voodoo Lust | Paul Thomas – Beauty & the Beast 2 | Scotty Fox Scotty Fox -References:... – The Cockateer | (Tie) Alex de Renzy Alex de Renzy Alexander de Renzy was an American director and producer of pornographic movies.Born in Brooklyn, New York, Alex de Renzy served in the United States Air Force, serving as a Survival Instructor. Back in the United States, he began making documentary films in San Francisco... – Two Women and Anthony Spinelli Anthony Spinelli Anthony Spinelli was a pornographic film director. He was born Samuel Weinstein on February 21, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio, and died on May 29, 2000.... – The Party | Jim Enright Jim Enright -Awards:*1994 AVN Award – Best Director – Haunted Nights*2000 XRCO Hall of Fame inductee-References:... – Haunted Nights |
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| Best All-Girl Sex Scene (f) | | | | Chameleons – Ashlyn Gere Ashlyn Gere Ashlyn Gere is the stage name of an American former pornographic actress who performed in both heterosexual and lesbian films... & Deidre Holland Deidre Holland Deidre Holland is a Dutch porn star and member of the AVN Hall of Fame.She was once married to porn star Jon Dough, and has been a contract performer with Vivid Entertainment.- Awards :... | Hidden Obsessions – Janine Lindemulder Janine Lindemulder Janine Marie Lindemulder , also known as Janine Marie James, is an American exotic dancer and adult film actress, best known for her work in American pornographic films during the mid-1990s and a 2004–2005 comeback... & Julia Ann Julia Ann Julia Ann is an American pornographic actress, feature dancer and former Penthouse Pet; she is a member of the AVN Hall of Fame.-Biography:Julia Ann was born Julia Tavella in Glendale, California... |
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| Best All-Girl Sex Scene (v) | True Love – Barbara Dare Barbara Dare Barbara Dare is the stage name of a retired American pornographic actress.She has been a contract performer with Vivid Entertainment, and has personal relationships with men and women.-Career:... & April West April West April West is a former pornographic actress. In 1990 she won the AVN Award for Best All-Girl Sex Scene, Video .- External links :... | The New Barbarians – Victoria Paris Victoria Paris Victoria Paris is an American pornographic actress.She gained a degree in Nutrition from Montana State University before moving to Los Angeles in 1987... & Sabrina Dawn Sabrina Dawn Sabrina Dawn is a former pornographic actress. In 1991 she won the AVN Award for Best All-Girl Sex Scene, Video . During her career, she appeared in 83 adult films.- External links :... | American Buttman in London – Misty McCaine Misty McCaine Misty McCaine is a British former pornographic actress. In 1992 she won the AVN Award for Best All-Girl Sex Scene, Video.- External links :* at BGAFD... & Carrie Jones Carrie Jones Carrie Jones is an American author, known for her work in young-adult fiction. She has written books in both the fantasy and non-fantasy genres, including the paranormal novel series Need. Jones has received multiple awards and appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list.-Personal life and... | | Buttslammers 2 – The Flashlight Orgy |
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| Best Cinematography | Andrew Blake – Night Trips | House of Dreams – Andrew Blake | Wild Goose Chase – John Stagliano | Face Dance, Parts I & II – John Stagliano John Stagliano John Allen Stagliano , also known as Buttman, is an American entrepreneur, pornographic actor, producer and director, who founded and owns the Evil Angel pornographic film studio.-Early life and career:... | Hidden Obsession – Andrew Blake Andrew Blake Andrew Blake is an American adult film director and producer. Blake has described his work as "erotic fashion," and his films usually include fetish, bondage and lesbian imagery, often excluding heterosexual intercourse entirely... |
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| Best All-Sex Video | Hello Molly | Buttman's Ultimate Workout | Buttman's Ultimate Workout | Realities 2 | The Bottom Dweller |
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| Best All-Girl Feature | Where the Boys Aren't | Ghost Lusters | Buttwoman | Kittens III | Buttslammers |
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| Best Renting Title of the Year | The Nicole Stanton Story | wiki Peaches 3 | The Masseuse | Chameleons | New Wave Hookers 3 |
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| Best Selling Title of the Year | The Nicole Stanton Story | House of Dreams | New Wave Hookers 2 | Chameleons | Hidden Obsessions |
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| Best Newcomer-Gay Video | Ryan Yeager | Jason Ross Jason Ross (porn star) Jason Ross is an American, gay porn star who appeared in pornographic movies in the 1990s.- Pornographic career :At the 1991 AVN Awards, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award - Gay Video for his performance in Stranded: Enemies and Lovers, the award for Best Sex Scene-Gay Video for Fetish and was... | Danny Sommers | B.J. Slater B.J. Slater B.J. Slater is an actor in gay pornography known for his film roles in the mid-1990s. He is credited in over 100 films. By the end of the 1990s he had stopped acting in pornography but was taking acting roles in mainstream films and performing his own stunts.... | Zak Spears Zak Spears Zak Spears is a gay pornographic actor who performs in adult films.Spears appeared in the 1995 feature film The Doom Generation using the name Khristofor Rossianov, and in the 2006 black comedy feature film Forgiving the Franklins under the name Khris Scaramanga.- Adult Erotic Gay Video Awards :Zak... |
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| Best Bi-Sexual Video | Bi and Beyond III | The Last Good Bi | Innocence Found | Down Bi Law | Valley of the Bi Dolls |
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| Best Gay Video | Undercover | More of a Man | Jumper | Kiss-Off | Abduction 2 & 3 |
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| Best Actor-Gay Video | Tim Lowe – Fratrimony | Joey Stefano Joey Stefano Joey Stefano was an American pornographic actor who appeared in gay adult films.-Early life and career:... – More of a Man, All Worlds Video | Ryan Yeager – Jumper | Michael Brawn – Kiss-Off | Johnny Rey – Romeo and Julian |
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| Best Supporting Actor-Gay Video | | Ryan Yeager – Stranded | Jason Ross Jason Ross (porn star) Jason Ross is an American, gay porn star who appeared in pornographic movies in the 1990s.- Pornographic career :At the 1991 AVN Awards, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award - Gay Video for his performance in Stranded: Enemies and Lovers, the award for Best Sex Scene-Gay Video for Fetish and was... – One Night Stands | Wes Daniels – Songs in the Key of Sex | Zak Spears Zak Spears Zak Spears is a gay pornographic actor who performs in adult films.Spears appeared in the 1995 feature film The Doom Generation using the name Khristofor Rossianov, and in the 2006 black comedy feature film Forgiving the Franklins under the name Khris Scaramanga.- Adult Erotic Gay Video Awards :Zak... – Total Corruption |
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| Best Director-Bi-Sexual Video | Paul Norman – Bi and Beyond III | Paul Norman – Bi and Beyond IV | Paul Norman – Innocence Found | Josh Eliot – Down Bi Law | Josh Eliot – Valley of the Bi Dolls |
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| Best Director-Gay Video | John Travis – Undercover | Taylor Hudson – The Rise | Jean-Daniel Cadinot Jean-Daniel Cadinot Jean-Daniel Cadinot was a French director and producer of gay pornographic films.-Biography:Cadinot was born during WWII, in German-occupied Paris, in the Montmartre hill area of the Batignoles Quarter. His parents were tailors who custom fit clothes... – The Traveling Journeyman | Chi Chi LaRue Chi Chi LaRue Larry David Paciotti is an American film director of gay, bisexual and straight pornography. He is best known in his drag persona as Chi Chi LaRue and has also directed under the names Lawrence David and Taylor Hudson.- Career :... – Songs in the Key of Sex | Sam Abdul – Romeo and Julian |
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| Best Screenplay-Gay Video | | Jerry Douglas – More of a Man | Jim Steel Jim Steel (director) Jim Steel is an award-winning American director, writer, production manager and producer of pornographic films. He is an inductee of the Grabby Awards Hall of Fame and the GayVN Awards Hall of Fame.-Porn career:Steel's career dates back to the late 1980s... – Prince Charming | Stan Mitchell – Songs in the Key of Sex | Jerry Douglas – Honorable Discharge |
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| Best Sex Scene-Gay Video | Heat in the Night – Lon Flexxe & Bill Marlowe Bill Marlowe Bill Marlowe is an actor in gay pornography. He is credited in over 70 films.-Awards and nominations:* 1989 GayVN Awards winner of Best Sex Scene with Lon Flexxe in "Heat in the Night" .... | The Rise – Ryan Yeager & Scott Bond | Fetish – Ryan Yeager & Jason Ross Jason Ross (porn star) Jason Ross is an American, gay porn star who appeared in pornographic movies in the 1990s.- Pornographic career :At the 1991 AVN Awards, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award - Gay Video for his performance in Stranded: Enemies and Lovers, the award for Best Sex Scene-Gay Video for Fetish and was... | Scorcher – Erik Houston & Chris Stone Chris Stone Chris Stone , also known as Bobby Vega is a Hispanic-American pornographic actor who appears in pornographic films and gay pornographic magazines. In 1992 he won the GayVN award for Best Sex Scene in the film Scorcher.-Sources:BooksAuthoritative websites* - External links :... | Romeo and Julian – Johnny Rey & Grant Larson |
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| Best Non-Sexual Performance–Bi, Gay, or Trans Video | | Chi Chi LaRue Chi Chi LaRue Larry David Paciotti is an American film director of gay, bisexual and straight pornography. He is best known in his drag persona as Chi Chi LaRue and has also directed under the names Lawrence David and Taylor Hudson.- Career :... – More of a Man | Sharon Kane Sharon Kane Sharon Kane is an American bondage model and pornographic actress. She has appeared in many adult magazines and pornographic movies, in both dominant and submissive roles.She is a member of both the AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame.... – Majestic Knight | Kenneth Weyerhaeuser – Kiss-Off | Gino Colbert – Honorable Discharge |
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| Best Gay Alternative Video | | | | | Chi Chi LaRue’s Hardbody Video Magazine |
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| Best Gay Solo Video | | Straight to Bed | Men Who Work It Alone | The Beat Cop | Pumping Fever |
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| Best Gay Specialty Release | | | | | Male Genital Massage |
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| Best Videography-Gay Video | | John Trennell – Idol Eyes | Mark Thomas – Fetish | Ellary Stag – Disconnected | Todd Montgomery – Abduction 2 & 3 |
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| Best Alternative Adult Feature Film | | | | | Beach Babes from Beyond |
Winners 1995–1999
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| Best New Starlet | Kylie Ireland Kylie Ireland Kylie Ireland is an American pornographic actress, film director, producer, publicist, and Satellite radio show host.- Early life :... | Jenna Jameson Jenna Jameson Jenna Jameson is an American entrepreneur and former pornographic actress, who has been called the world's most famous adult-entertainment performer and "The Queen of Porn."... | Missy Missy (porn star) Missy was an American pornographic actress.Missy, who was born in Burbank, California, began her career in the adult business in 1994, appearing in amateur videos with her then-husband Mickey G.. She quickly achieved fame, becoming a contract girl with Wicked Pictures... | Johnni Black Johnni Black Johnni Black is the stage name of a former American pornographic actress actress and model. She won the 1998 AVN Award for Best New Starlet.... | Alisha Klass Alisha Klass Alisha Klass is a former American pornographic actress.She began starring in pornographic movies in around 1997, specializing in anal sex and becoming the best known collaborator with director Seymore Butts, aka Adam Glasser, to whom she was once engaged... |
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| Female Performer of the Year | Asia Carrera Asia Carrera Asia Carrera is a former American pornographic actress.- Early life and education :Asia Carrera was born in New York City to a Japanese father and German mother, the eldest of four siblings. She was raised in Little Silver, New Jersey, attending the Little Silver School District and Red Bank... | Kaitlyn Ashley Kaitlyn Ashley Kaitlyn Ashley is a former American pornographic actress and a member of the AVN Hall of Fame.-Awards:*1995 AVN Best Supporting Actress – Video for Shame*1996 AVN Female Performer of the Year... | Missy Missy (porn star) Missy was an American pornographic actress.Missy, who was born in Burbank, California, began her career in the adult business in 1994, appearing in amateur videos with her then-husband Mickey G.. She quickly achieved fame, becoming a contract girl with Wicked Pictures... | Stephanie Swift Stephanie Swift Stephanie Swift is a former American pornographic actress who starred in over 370 adult movies between 1995 and 2009. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. Following her diagnosis and subsequent treatment, she decided to quit the adult movie industry, a move she had been considering for... | Chloe |
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| Male Performer of the Year | Jon Dough Jon Dough Jon Dough was the stage name of Chester Anuszak , an American pornographic actor who worked steadily from 1985 to 2006.- Early life :... | Rocco Siffredi Rocco Siffredi Rocco Siffredi is the stage name of an Italian pornographic actor, director and producer of pornographic movies, famous for his rough sex scenes... | T.T. Boy | Tom Byron Tom Byron Tom Byron is an American pornographic actor and director. He is of Italian descent and is an alumnus of the University of Houston. He has also been credited as Tom Byrom, Tim Byron, Tom Bryon, Tom Bryan, and Tommy Byron... | Tom Byron Tom Byron Tom Byron is an American pornographic actor and director. He is of Italian descent and is an alumnus of the University of Houston. He has also been credited as Tom Byrom, Tim Byron, Tom Bryon, Tom Bryan, and Tommy Byron... |
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| Best Actress (f) | Ashlyn Gere Ashlyn Gere Ashlyn Gere is the stage name of an American former pornographic actress who performed in both heterosexual and lesbian films... – The Masseuse 2 | Jeanna Fine Jeanna Fine Jeanna Fine is a pornographic actress and erotic dancer.- Career :Adult film actress Siobhan Hunter encouraged Fine to go into adult films. Adult film actress Barbara Dare remarked how "fine" Jeanna was, which prompted Jeanna to adopt that as her surname... – Skin Hunger | Melissa Hill Melissa Hill Melissa Hill is a former pornographic actress and director. She has made over 200 movies during her career.-Awards:*1997 AVN Award – Best All-Girl Sex Scene, Film – Dreams of Desire... – Penetrator 2Grudgefuck Day | Dyanna Lauren Dyanna Lauren Dyanna Lauren is an American erotic dancer, pornographic actress, and director. She appeared in nearly 250 movies between 1989 and 2000; in the years since, she has shifted away from acting and towards directing.Lauren was the Penthouse Pet of the Month in July 1995, and has been a contract... – Bad Wives | Shanna McCullough Shanna McCullough __notoc__Shanna McCullough is an American pornographic actress, who has been called "one of the adult industry's all-time great stars."... – Looker |
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| Best Actress (v) | Ashlyn Gere Ashlyn Gere Ashlyn Gere is the stage name of an American former pornographic actress who performed in both heterosexual and lesbian films... – Body & Soul | Jenna Jameson Jenna Jameson Jenna Jameson is an American entrepreneur and former pornographic actress, who has been called the world's most famous adult-entertainment performer and "The Queen of Porn."... – Wicked One | Jeanna Fine Jeanna Fine Jeanna Fine is a pornographic actress and erotic dancer.- Career :Adult film actress Siobhan Hunter encouraged Fine to go into adult films. Adult film actress Barbara Dare remarked how "fine" Jeanna was, which prompted Jeanna to adopt that as her surname... – My Surrender | Stephanie Swift Stephanie Swift Stephanie Swift is a former American pornographic actress who starred in over 370 adult movies between 1995 and 2009. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. Following her diagnosis and subsequent treatment, she decided to quit the adult movie industry, a move she had been considering for... – Miscreants | Jeanna Fine Jeanna Fine Jeanna Fine is a pornographic actress and erotic dancer.- Career :Adult film actress Siobhan Hunter encouraged Fine to go into adult films. Adult film actress Barbara Dare remarked how "fine" Jeanna was, which prompted Jeanna to adopt that as her surname... – Café Flesh 2 |
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| Best Actor (f) | Buck Adams Buck Adams Buck "Backhand" Adams, born Charles Stephen Allen was a male American porn star and director.-Career:... – No Motive | Mike Horner – Lessons in Love | Jamie Gillis Jamie Gillis Jamie Gillis was an American pornographic actor, director and member of the AVN Hall of Fame.... – Bobby Sox | Steven St. Croix Steven St. Croix Steven St. Croix is a pornographic actor and director.He has been in more than 600 films, and has won multiple AVN awards. He was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2005.... – Bad Wives | James Bonn James Bonn James Bonn is an American pornographic actor who has appeared in about 90 films.-Awards:* 1998 XRCO Award – Best Actor – Masseuse 3... – Models |
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| Best Actor (v) | Steven St. Croix Steven St. Croix Steven St. Croix is a pornographic actor and director.He has been in more than 600 films, and has won multiple AVN awards. He was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2005.... – Chinatown | Jon Dough Jon Dough Jon Dough was the stage name of Chester Anuszak , an American pornographic actor who worked steadily from 1985 to 2006.- Early life :... – Latex | Jon Dough Jon Dough Jon Dough was the stage name of Chester Anuszak , an American pornographic actor who worked steadily from 1985 to 2006.- Early life :... – Shock | Tom Byron Tom Byron Tom Byron is an American pornographic actor and director. He is of Italian descent and is an alumnus of the University of Houston. He has also been credited as Tom Byrom, Tim Byron, Tom Bryon, Tom Bryan, and Tommy Byron... – Indigo Delta | Michael J. Cox Michael J. Cox Michael J. Cox is a former American pornographic actor.Having began his career in 1993 at age 24, Cox appeared in over 600 films through 2005, directing three films himself from 1995 to 1997... – L.A. Uncovered |
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| Best Supporting Actress (f) | Tyffany Million – Sex | Ariana (actress) – Desert Moon | Shanna McCullough Shanna McCullough __notoc__Shanna McCullough is an American pornographic actress, who has been called "one of the adult industry's all-time great stars."... – Bobby Sox | Melissa Hill Melissa Hill Melissa Hill is a former pornographic actress and director. She has made over 200 movies during her career.-Awards:*1997 AVN Award – Best All-Girl Sex Scene, Film – Dreams of Desire... – Bad Wives | Chloe – The Masseuse 3 |
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| Best Supporting Actress (v) | Kaitlyn Ashley Kaitlyn Ashley Kaitlyn Ashley is a former American pornographic actress and a member of the AVN Hall of Fame.-Awards:*1995 AVN Best Supporting Actress – Video for Shame*1996 AVN Female Performer of the Year... – Shame | Jeanna Fine Jeanna Fine Jeanna Fine is a pornographic actress and erotic dancer.- Career :Adult film actress Siobhan Hunter encouraged Fine to go into adult films. Adult film actress Barbara Dare remarked how "fine" Jeanna was, which prompted Jeanna to adopt that as her surname... – Dear Diary | Juli Ashton Juli Ashton Juli Ashton is an American pornographic actress and television host.- Education :After Ashton graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Spanish and History, she taught Spanish at a junior high school for a year.- Adult film career :In 1994, she moved to Florida, and began appearing... – Head Trip | Jeanna Fine Jeanna Fine Jeanna Fine is a pornographic actress and erotic dancer.- Career :Adult film actress Siobhan Hunter encouraged Fine to go into adult films. Adult film actress Barbara Dare remarked how "fine" Jeanna was, which prompted Jeanna to adopt that as her surname... – Miscreants | Katie Gold Katie Gold Katie Gold is an American pornographic actress.Gold’s initial career in the adult film industry lasted from 1997 to early 1999. She returned to the industry in 2003 as a contract girl for JM Productions.-Awards:AVN... – Pornogothic |
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| Best Supporting Actor (f) | Jon Dough Jon Dough Jon Dough was the stage name of Chester Anuszak , an American pornographic actor who worked steadily from 1985 to 2006.- Early life :... – Sex | Steven St. Croix Steven St. Croix Steven St. Croix is a pornographic actor and director.He has been in more than 600 films, and has won multiple AVN awards. He was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2005.... – Forever Young | Tony Tedeschi Tony Tedeschi Tony Tedeschi is an American pornographic movie actor.Before his pornography career, he worked as a deejay at the Foxy Lady strip club in Providence... – The Show | Wilde Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde Oscar is a retired English pornographic actor. Although recognised as a porn actor in his own right, he is noted for being married to, and frequently performing with, fellow English pornstar Nici Sterling.- Quotes :... – Doin' the Ritz | Michael J. Cox Michael J. Cox Michael J. Cox is a former American pornographic actor.Having began his career in 1993 at age 24, Cox appeared in over 600 films through 2005, directing three films himself from 1995 to 1997... – Models |
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| Best Supporting Actor (v) | Jonathan Morgan – The Face | Alex Sanders – Dear Diary | Tony Tedeschi Tony Tedeschi Tony Tedeschi is an American pornographic movie actor.Before his pornography career, he worked as a deejay at the Foxy Lady strip club in Providence... – Silver Screen Confidential | Dave Hardman Dave Hardman Dave Hardman is a pornographic actor and member of the AVN Hall of Fame.His mother, Davina Hardman, has also appeared in pornography in her later years in gerontophilia films and his sister is also a pornstar.-Awards:... – Texas Dildo Masquerade | Jamie Gillis Jamie Gillis Jamie Gillis was an American pornographic actor, director and member of the AVN Hall of Fame.... – Forever Night |
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| Best Non-Sex Performance | E.Z. Ryder – Erotika | Veronica Hart Veronica Hart Jane Esther Hamilton is an American former pornographic actress and current porn director who performed under the name Veronica Hart during the 1980s. She is sometimes credited as Jane Esther Hamilton, Jane Hamilton, V. Hart, Veronica Heart, Victoria Holt, Kathryn Stanleigh, Randee Styles or just... – Nylon | Scotty Schwartz Scott Schwartz Scott Schwartz is a former child actor best known for his roles in The Toy and A Christmas Story.-Career:Schwartz co-starred opposite Richard Pryor and Jackie Gleason in 1982's The Toy directed by Richard Donner. In 1982, Schwartz filmed Kidco directed by Ronald F. Maxwell... – Silver Screen Confidential | Jamie Gillis Jamie Gillis Jamie Gillis was an American pornographic actor, director and member of the AVN Hall of Fame.... – New Wave Hookers 5 | Robert Black – The Pornographer |
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| Best Tease Performance | Christina Angel Christina Angel Christina Angel is a former pornographic actress.Angel is the daughter of Mormon parents. Her father was in the air force, and she spent her childhood moving around the country every one or two years. She began dancing in clubs at the age of 16, and started posing for magazines in 1992... – Dog Walker | Christy Canyon Christy Canyon - External links :... – Comeback | Janine Janine Lindemulder Janine Marie Lindemulder , also known as Janine Marie James, is an American exotic dancer and adult film actress, best known for her work in American pornographic films during the mid-1990s and a 2004–2005 comeback... – Extreme Close-Up | Silvia Saint Silvia Saint Silvia Saint is a Czech former pornographic actress. In 1996, she was Penthouse Pet of the Year in the Czech edition of the magazine, and between 1997 and 2001, she appeared in over 250 pornographic movies.... – Fresh Meat 4 | Ava Lustra Ava Lustra Ava Lustra is a former pornographic actress, active during the 1990s and early 2000s. She appeared in at least 13 films, mainly in the big-bust and foot fetish genres. Her role in Leg Sex Dream won the 1999 AVN Award for Best Tease Performance.- External links :... – Leg Sex Dream |
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| Best Director (f) | John Leslie – Dog Walker | Michael Zen – Blue Movie | Paul Thomas – Bobby Sox | Nic Cramer – Operation Sex Siege | Nic Cramer Nic Cramer Nic Cramer is a Swedish pornographic film director. He has directed over 120 adult movies since 1992.-Awards:*1998 AVN Award – Best Director, Film – Operation Sex Siege*1999 AVN Award – Best Director, Film – Looker... – Looker |
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| Best Director (v) | John Leslie – Bad Habits | Michael Ninn Michael Ninn Michael Ninn is an adult film director and writer known for his innovative, artistic and stylized approach to adult film making. He began his career as a music video director, and made his first adult films in 1992. From 2002 through 2007, Ninn released films through his own production company,... – Latex | Michael Ninn Michael Ninn Michael Ninn is an adult film director and writer known for his innovative, artistic and stylized approach to adult film making. He began his career as a music video director, and made his first adult films in 1992. From 2002 through 2007, Ninn released films through his own production company,... – Shock | Robert Black – Miscreants | John Leslie – The Lecher 2 |
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| Best All-Girl Sex Scene (f) | The Dinner Party – Celeste Celeste (actress) Celeste is an American former pornographic actress who appeared in approximately 175 films from 1992-2003. According to pornographic director, John Stagliano, she initially worked a scene for him before undergoing rhinoplasty and breast augmentation surgery and becoming a Vivid Girl from... , Debi Diamond Debi Diamond Debi Diamond is an American adult actress and nude model.- Biography :She appeared in her first pornographic film in 1983... & Misty Rain Misty Rain __notoc__Misty Rain is the stage name of an American pornographic actress, director and exotic dancer.... | Fantasy Chamber – Felecia Felecia Felecia Danay is an American pornographic actress, nude model, and feature dancer.Felecia features in a comic book entitled Adult Star Stories: Felicia by Hippy Comix.- Awards :AVN Awards* Hall of Fame Inductee... , Jenteal Jenteal Jenteal is the stage name of a former American pornographic actress.She had a brief appearance in the Jon Favreau/Vince Vaughn movie Made where she played the role of an erotic dancer and was credited under the name Reanna Rossi... & Misty Rain Misty Rain __notoc__Misty Rain is the stage name of an American pornographic actress, director and exotic dancer.... | Dreams of Desire – Melissa Hill Melissa Hill Melissa Hill is a former pornographic actress and director. She has made over 200 movies during her career.-Awards:*1997 AVN Award – Best All-Girl Sex Scene, Film – Dreams of Desire... & Jill Kelly Jill Kelly Jill Kelly is the stage name of an American pornographic actress, director and producer.- Career :Over the course of her 16-year career, Kelly has appeared in over 600 pornographic movies... | Satyr – Missy & Jenna Jameson Jenna Jameson Jenna Jameson is an American entrepreneur and former pornographic actress, who has been called the world's most famous adult-entertainment performer and "The Queen of Porn."... | White Angel – Laura Palmer Laura Palmer Laura Palmer is a fictional character from the television series Twin Peaks, created by David Lynch and Mark Frost. Her death was the catalyst for the events of the series... , Ruby Ruby A ruby is a pink to blood-red colored gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum . The red color is caused mainly by the presence of the element chromium. Its name comes from ruber, Latin for red. Other varieties of gem-quality corundum are called sapphires... , Charlie Charlie Charlie is a common nickname for Charles and less commonly for Charlotte or Charlene.Charlie may also refer to:- Music :* Charlie , a British rock band in the 1970s and 1980s... & Claudia Claudia -Ancient Romans:* Claudia , a legendary Vestal Virgin* Claudia Augusta , infant daughter of Nero by his second wife* Claudia Capitolina, a princess of Commagene originally from Roman Egypt... |
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| Best All-Girl Sex Scene (v) | Buttslammers 4 – Felecia Felecia Felecia Danay is an American pornographic actress, nude model, and feature dancer.Felecia features in a comic book entitled Adult Star Stories: Felicia by Hippy Comix.- Awards :AVN Awards* Hall of Fame Inductee... , Bionca Bionca Bionca , also known as Bionca Seven, is an American pornographic actress, film producer, and director.She is a member of the AVN Hall of Fame and the XRCO Hall of Fame.She is also the widow of producer Bruce Seven.... & Debi Diamond Debi Diamond Debi Diamond is an American adult actress and nude model.- Biography :She appeared in her first pornographic film in 1983... | Takin' It to the Limit 6 – Traci Allen, Careena Collins Careena Collins - Awards :*1996 XRCO Award – Best Anal Sex Scene – The Bottom Dweller 33 1/3*1996 XRCO Award – Best Male-Female Scene – Kink*1996 XRCO Award – Best Girl-Girl Sex Scene – Takin' It to the Limit 6... , Felecia Felecia Felecia Danay is an American pornographic actress, nude model, and feature dancer.Felecia features in a comic book entitled Adult Star Stories: Felicia by Hippy Comix.- Awards :AVN Awards* Hall of Fame Inductee... , Jill Kelly Jill Kelly Jill Kelly is the stage name of an American pornographic actress, director and producer.- Career :Over the course of her 16-year career, Kelly has appeared in over 600 pornographic movies... , & Misty Rain Misty Rain __notoc__Misty Rain is the stage name of an American pornographic actress, director and exotic dancer.... | Buttslammers the 13th – Missy, Misty Rain Misty Rain __notoc__Misty Rain is the stage name of an American pornographic actress, director and exotic dancer.... & Caressa Savage Caressa Savage Caressa Savage is a former pornographic actress. She appeared in over 170 adult films between around 1995 and 2005.-Awards:... | Cellar Dwellers 2 – Jeanna Fine Jeanna Fine Jeanna Fine is a pornographic actress and erotic dancer.- Career :Adult film actress Siobhan Hunter encouraged Fine to go into adult films. Adult film actress Barbara Dare remarked how "fine" Jeanna was, which prompted Jeanna to adopt that as her surname... , P.J. Sparxx & Tricia Devereaux Tricia Devereaux Tricia Devereaux is the stage name of an American former pornographic actress.Devereaux grew up "in a small town a couple hours outside of Chicago," where she had a strict upbringing and attended a private Catholic high school.She attended college in the Midwest, got her bachelor's degree in... | Buttslammers 16 – Caressa Savage Caressa Savage Caressa Savage is a former pornographic actress. She appeared in over 170 adult films between around 1995 and 2005.-Awards:... , Roxanne Hall Roxanne Hall __notoc__Roxanne Hall is an English adult film actress. She entered the adult film industry in 1994 at the age of around 18, and has since appeared in over 400 films.... & Charlie |
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| Best Cinematography | Dog Walker – Jack Remy | Sex 2 – Bill Smith | Unleashed – Andrew Blake | Zazel Zazel Zazel: The Scent of Love is a highly regarded American hardcore pornographic film, photographed in October 1995 and released the following year. The film was produced by Cal Vista Studios—reportedly made at a cost of $237,000—and was directed by Dutch erotic photographer and filmmaker Philip Mond,... – Philip Mond | Looker – Jack Remy Jack Remy -Awards:*1995 AVN Award – Best Cinematography – Dog Walker*1999 AVN Award – Best Cinematography – Looker*1999 AVN Award – Best Videography – Cafe Flesh 2 *2006 AVN Hall of Fame inductee-References:... |
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| Best All-Sex Film | The Dinner Party | The Player | Unleashed | Zazel Zazel Zazel: The Scent of Love is a highly regarded American hardcore pornographic film, photographed in October 1995 and released the following year. The film was produced by Cal Vista Studios—reportedly made at a cost of $237,000—and was directed by Dutch erotic photographer and filmmaker Philip Mond,... | High Heels |
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| Best All-Sex Video | Takin' It to the Limit 1 & 2 | Bottom Dweller 33 1/3 | John Leslie's Fresh Meat 3 | John Leslie's Fresh Meat 4 | John Leslie's Fresh Meat 5 |
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| Best All-Girl Feature | Creme de Femme | Buttslammers 10 | The Violation of Missy | Diva 4 | Welcome To The Cathouse |
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| Best Renting Title of the Year | John Wayne BobbittUncut | Latex | Shock | New Wave Hookers 5 | Pam Pamela Anderson Pamela Denise Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, model, producer, author, activist, and former showgirl, known for her roles on the television series Home Improvement, Baywatch, and V.I.P. She was chosen as a Playmate of the Month for Playboy magazine in February 1990... & Tommy Lee Tommy Lee Thomas Lee Bass , best known as Tommy Lee, is an American musician and founding member of glam metal band Mötley Crüe. As well as being the band's long-term drummer, Lee founded rap-metal band Methods of Mayhem, and has pursued solo musical projects... Hardcore & Uncensored |
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| Best Selling Title of the Year | John Wayne BobbittUncut | Latex | (tie) Shock / The World's Biggest Gangbang 2 | Zazel Zazel Zazel: The Scent of Love is a highly regarded American hardcore pornographic film, photographed in October 1995 and released the following year. The film was produced by Cal Vista Studios—reportedly made at a cost of $237,000—and was directed by Dutch erotic photographer and filmmaker Philip Mond,... | Pam & Tommy LeeHardcore & Uncensored |
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| Best Performer of the Year-Gay Video | Joey Stefano Joey Stefano Joey Stefano was an American pornographic actor who appeared in gay adult films.-Early life and career:... | J.T. Sloan J.T. Sloan -Awards and nominations:* 1995 Grabby Awards winner of Best Actor in "Bulls Eye" .* 1995 Men in Video Awards winner of Best Actor.* 1995 GayVN Awards winner of Gay Performer of the Year.... | Kurt Young | Jim Buck | |
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| Best Newcomer-Gay Video | Steve Marks | Ken Ryker Ken Ryker Ken Ryker, born August 17, 1972, in Jeonju, Korea, is the stage name of an American pornographic actor who appeared in gay, straight and bisexual pornographic movies. He was raised in Texas, but now resides in California.-Life and career:... | Kurt Young | Jim Buck | |
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| Best Bi-Sexual Video | Revenge of the Bi Dolls | Remembering Times Gone Bi | Switchhitters VIII | Night of the Living Bi Dolls | |
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| Best Gay Video | Flashpoint | Renegade | Flesh and Blood | Naked Highway | |
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| Best Actor-Gay Video | Ryan Idol Ryan Idol Ryan Idol is an American actor who performed in gay pornographic movies in the 1990s. He has French, Irish, and Native-American ancestry. Idol describes himself as "the creation of Marc Anthony Donais."-Biography:... – Idol Country | Ken Ryker Ken Ryker Ken Ryker, born August 17, 1972, in Jeonju, Korea, is the stage name of an American pornographic actor who appeared in gay, straight and bisexual pornographic movies. He was raised in Texas, but now resides in California.-Life and career:... – Renegade | Kurt Young – Flesh and Blood | Jim Buck – Naked Highway | |
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| Best Supporting Actor-Gay Video | Scott Baldwin – Flashpoint | Johnny Rahm Johnny Rahm Johnny Rahm was the stage name of Barry "J.T." Rogers, an American film actor who appeared in gay pornographic movies and magazines.- Christian upbringing :... – All About Steve | Dino Phillips – Happily Ever After | Bo Summers Bo Summers Bo Summers is an actor in gay pornography. He is credited with at least 90 pornographic film roles, the majority during the 1990s.-Awards and nominations:... – Family Values | |
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| Best Director-Bi-Sexual Video | Josh Eliot – Revenge of the Bi Dolls | James C. Stark – Remembering Times Gone Bi | Gino Colbert – Switchhitters VIII | Josh Eliot – Night of the Living Bi Dolls | |
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| Best Director-Gay Video | John Rutherford – Flashpoint | John Rutherford – The Renegade | Jerry Douglas – Flesh and Blood | Wash West Wash West Wash Westmoreland is an independent film director who has worked in television, documentaries, independent films. Westmoreland's began directing in the adult film world of the late-nineties making deliberately ironic post-modern porn... – Naked Highway | |
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| Best Screenplay-Gay Video | Gender – Idol Country | Jerry Douglas – The Diamond Stud | Jerry Douglas – Flesh and Blood | Wash West – Naked Highway | |
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| Best Sex Scene-Gay Video | Flashpoint – Trent Reed & Bryce Colby | Jawbreaker – Daryl Brock, Chip Daniels Chip Daniels Chip Daniels is a gay pornography actor and film director. He is credited with directing 27 films and acting in over 30.-Awards:He has won several awards for his acting performances including:*1994 Gay Erotic Video Awards Best Groaner in... , Rod Majors, Ty Russell & Scott Russell | Tradewinds – Derek Cameron Derek Cameron -Awards and nominations:* 1996 Gay Erotic Video Awards winner of Best Erotic Scene in "Tradewinds".* 1996 GayVN Awards winner of Best Erotic Scene in "Tradewinds".... & Kurt Young | Jeff Stryker's Underground – Jeff Stryker Jeff Stryker Jeff Stryker is an American porn star who has starred in bisexual, gay, and straight adult films... & Derek Cameron Derek Cameron -Awards and nominations:* 1996 Gay Erotic Video Awards winner of Best Erotic Scene in "Tradewinds".* 1996 GayVN Awards winner of Best Erotic Scene in "Tradewinds".... | |
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| Best Non-Sexual Performance–Bi, Gay, or Trans Video | Sharon Kane Sharon Kane Sharon Kane is an American bondage model and pornographic actress. She has appeared in many adult magazines and pornographic movies, in both dominant and submissive roles.She is a member of both the AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame.... – Conflict of Interest | Lana Luster – Driven Home | Jeanna Fine – Flesh and Blood | Sharon Kane Sharon Kane Sharon Kane is an American bondage model and pornographic actress. She has appeared in many adult magazines and pornographic movies, in both dominant and submissive roles.She is a member of both the AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame.... – Family Values | |
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| Best Gay Alternative Video | Vivid VideoA Gay Man’s Guide to Safe Sex | Siberian Heat | Nighthawken | Summer, the First Time | |
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| Best Gay Solo Video | (tie) 10 Plus, Vol. 2, Rob Lee’s Private Moments | Rex Chandler Rex Chandler Rex Chandler is an American actor and former pornographic actor who appeared in gay adult films.Chandler was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan on August 14, 1966. A former Mr. Michigan, he decided to move to Los Angeles in 1990 to seek out roles in the entertainment field. He modeled for several... One on One | Brad Posey’s Hot Sessions 3 | Titan Men–Alone in the Backwoods | |
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| Best Gay Specialty Release | The New Pledgemaster | Pissed | Orgy Boys 1 & 2 | Fallen Angel | |
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| Best Videography-Gay Video | Bruce Cam & Kathy Mack – Idol Country | Todd Montgomery – Big River | Bruce Cam – Desert Train | Wash West – Naked Highway | |
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| Best Alternative Adult Feature Film | Killer Looks | Under Lock & Key | Scoring | Crash Crash (1996 film) Crash is a 1996 Canadian/British drama thriller film written and directed by David Cronenberg based on the J. G. Ballard 1973 novel of the same name. It tells the story of a group of people who take sexual pleasure from car accidents, a notable form of paraphilia. The film generated considerable... | |
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| Breakthrough Award | | | Steve Perry – for Ben Dover series | Steve Orenstein | Alex Sanders |
- From 1999 onwards, AVN Magazine began hosting the GayVN AwardsGayVN AwardsThe GAYVN Awards are presented annually to honor work done in the gay pornography industry. The awards are sponsored by AVN Magazine, the parent publication of GAYVN Magazine, and continue the recognition for gay pornography which was part of the AVN Awards from 1986–1998.The award recipients...
, an annual adult movie award event for gay adult video.
Winners 2000–2004
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| Best New Starlet | Bridgette Kerkove Bridgette Kerkove Bridgette Kerkove is an American pornographic actress, director and producer.Kerkove entered the adult industry in 1998 and performed in hundreds of titles in her career. She started directing in 2001, working for companies such as Metro Studios and No Boundaries... | * Tera Patrick Tera Patrick Linda Ann Hopkins, better known as Tera Patrick is a former American pornographic actress.-Early life:Tera Patrick was born Linda Ann Hopkins in Great Falls, Montana. While at Boise State, Patrick earned an AAS degree in nursing and a BS in Biology.-Career:Patrick moved to New York City and her... | *Violet Blue | Jenna Haze Jenna Haze Jenna Haze is an American pornographic actress. She entered the adult film industry in 2001 at the age of 19. Between 2002 and 2005, she was a contract girl for the film company Jill Kelly Productions. During most of her time at the company, she performed exclusively with women, out of loyalty to... | * Stormy Stormy Daniels Stormy Daniels , also known as Stormy Waters and simply Stormy, is an American pornographic actress, screenwriter, and director. She chose her stage name to reflect her love of Mötley Crüe, whose bassist, Nikki Sixx, named his daughter Storm... |
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| Female Performer of the Year | Inari Vachs Inari Vachs Inari Vachs is an American pornographic actress.She entered the industry in November 1997 at age 23, and has since appeared in close to 380 films.... | * Jewel De'Nyle Jewel De'Nyle Jewel De'Nyle is a former American pornographic actress and director. She is of Spanish, Sicilian, English, and Blackfoot Native American ancestry.... | *Nikita Denise Nikita Denise Nikita Denise is a Czech pornographic actress and adult film director.Denise moved from her native Czech Republic to Toronto in 1998 and began working on the Canadian strip club circuit. After meeting Jill Kelly at a local signing, she was given the phone number for Jim South... | Aurora Snow Aurora Snow Aurora Snow is the stage name of an American pornographic actress and occasional director.-Early life:Snow was born and raised in Santa Maria, California, but also spent time in Albuquerque, New Mexico... | * Ashley Blue Ashley Blue Ashley Blue is an American pornographic actress.-Biography:Ashley Blue has won multiple Adult Video News awards, including 2004 Female Performer of the Year and 2005 Best Supporting Actress. In March, 2004, she signed a three year contract with JM Productions, appearing in the Girlvert series... |
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| Male Performer of the Year | Lexington Steele Lexington Steele Clifton Todd Britt , better known as Lexington Steele, is an American award-winning pornographic actor, director and owner of Mercenary Motion Pictures and Black Viking Pictures Inc. He is the first actor to have won the AVN Male Performer of the Year Award three times.- Education, career prior to... | * Evan Stone Evan Stone Evan Stone is an American pornographic actor. In 2002 he married Jessica Drake whom he has since divorced.Stone's occasional work outside the pornography industry includes his role as "Jimmy" in the 2007 original series The Lair... | *Lexington Steele Lexington Steele Clifton Todd Britt , better known as Lexington Steele, is an American award-winning pornographic actor, director and owner of Mercenary Motion Pictures and Black Viking Pictures Inc. He is the first actor to have won the AVN Male Performer of the Year Award three times.- Education, career prior to... | Lexington Steele Lexington Steele Clifton Todd Britt , better known as Lexington Steele, is an American award-winning pornographic actor, director and owner of Mercenary Motion Pictures and Black Viking Pictures Inc. He is the first actor to have won the AVN Male Performer of the Year Award three times.- Education, career prior to... | * Michael Stefano Michael Stefano Michael Stefano is a retired Italian-American pornographic actor and director. Before entering pornography, Michael held a variety of jobs in the restaurant and hotel industries. While working as a bartender in 1997, he met a couple with a connection in porn and would appear in his first film... |
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| Best Male Newcomer | | | | Nick Manning Nick Manning Nick "Nasty Nick" Manning is an American pornographic actor, director, sex expert and former print fashion model.-Early years:... | Ben English Ben English Ben English is an English pornographic actor. He is also the founder and owner of the adult talent agency LA Direct Models. Hay "retired" from performing in the late 2000s after appearing in nearly 800 movies. Since then he has appeared in several movies, thus proving his retirement is not final... |
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| Best Actress (f) | Chloe Chloe (porn star) Chloe is the stage name used by a veteran American adult film actress, nude model, script writer and director.- Early life:... – Chloe | * Taylor Hayes Taylor Hayes (porn star) Taylor Hayes is a former American pornographic actress. She took her pseudonym from Taylor Hayes, the fictional character played by Hunter Tylo on the The Bold and the Beautiful, an American soap opera of which a teenaged Hayes was an enthusiastic devotee.-Career:Hayes was featured in Penthouse... , Raylene Raylene Raylene is an American pornographic actress.At the age of 19 she did her first boy-girl scene Shane's World #4 with Mark Davis... (tie) | *Ginger Lynn Ginger Lynn Ginger Lynn is an American pornographic actress, prominent in 1980s videos. She also had occasional roles in low-budget B-movies. AVN has ranked her at #7 in a list of the 50 greatest porn stars of all time... – Taken | Taylor St. Clair Taylor St. Clair Taylor St. Claire is an American pornographic actress.During her career as an adult actress, she appeared in nearly 400 movies including Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle and the critically acclaimed The Fashionistas .... – The Fashionistas | * Savanna Samson Savanna Samson Natalie Oliveros, better known by the stage name Savanna Samson, is an American pornographic actress. The winner of several AVN Awards, she has spent most of her career as a contract performer with major producer Vivid Entertainment, and is known for her roles in acclaimed adult films such as The... – Looking In |
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| Best Actress (v) | Serenity Serenity (porn star) Serenity is an erotic dancer and pornographic actress. She is sometimes credited as Serenity Wilde.- Adult film career :... – Double Feature! | * Serenity – M Caught in the Act | *Sydnee Steele Sydnee Steele Sydnee Steele is an American pornographic actress, free speech activist, sex counselor and author. She appeared in nearly 300 films before her retirement in 2005.- Biography :... – Euphoria | Devinn Lane Devinn Lane Devinn Lane is an inactive adult model, pornographic actress, writer, director and producer. She is sometimes credited as Devin Lane or Devon Lane. She was chosen Penthouse Pet of the Month October 1999.- Biography :Lane became pregnant at 16 and began stripping to support herself and her child in... – Breathless | * Julia Ann Julia Ann Julia Ann is an American pornographic actress, feature dancer and former Penthouse Pet; she is a member of the AVN Hall of Fame.-Biography:Julia Ann was born Julia Tavella in Glendale, California... – Beautiful |
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| Best Actor (f) | James Bonn James Bonn James Bonn is an American pornographic actor who has appeared in about 90 films.-Awards:* 1998 XRCO Award – Best Actor – Masseuse 3... – Chloe | * Evan Stone Evan Stone Evan Stone is an American pornographic actor. In 2002 he married Jessica Drake whom he has since divorced.Stone's occasional work outside the pornography industry includes his role as "Jimmy" in the 2007 original series The Lair... – Adrenaline | *Anthony Crane Anthony Crane -Awards:* 2000 AVN Award winner – Best Non-Sex Performance * 2002 AVN Award winner – Best Actor in a Film -External links:*... – Beast | Brad Armstrong – Falling From Grace | * Randy Spears Randy Spears Randy Spears is a well-known pornographic actor, having appeared in approximately 1000features. Sometimes credited as Greg Ory or Greg Slavin.... – Heart of Darkness |
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| Best Actor (v) | Randy Spears Randy Spears Randy Spears is a well-known pornographic actor, having appeared in approximately 1000features. Sometimes credited as Greg Ory or Greg Slavin.... – Double Feature! | * Joel Lawrence Joel Lawrence -Awards:*2000 XRCO Award winner – Best Actor *2004 AVN Award nominee – Best Actor in a Film*2004 AVN Award nominee – Best Supporting Actor in a Video*2004 AVN Award nominee – Best Three-Way Sex Scene in a Video... – Raw | *Mike Horner – Euphoria | Dale DaBone Dale DaBone Dale DaBone is an American pornographic actor, director, musician, stunt rider, spokesmodel, and late night raconteur He has appeared in 1500+ movies worldwide. He has drummed for bands such as Outland, Native Soul, Nailhole, Novacaine, 4pley and Gangbang. He has done stunts with Team No Limit... – Betrayed By Beauty | * Evan Stone Evan Stone Evan Stone is an American pornographic actor. In 2002 he married Jessica Drake whom he has since divorced.Stone's occasional work outside the pornography industry includes his role as "Jimmy" in the 2007 original series The Lair... – Space Nuts |
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| Best Supporting Actress (f) | Janine Janine Lindemulder Janine Marie Lindemulder , also known as Janine Marie James, is an American exotic dancer and adult film actress, best known for her work in American pornographic films during the mid-1990s and a 2004–2005 comeback... – Seven Deadly Sins | * Chloe – True Blue | *Julie Meadows Julie Meadows Julie Meadows is a former American pornographic actress who became a writer, web designer and documentarian after retiring from performing. She was active in the industry from 1998–2004 and is sometimes said to resemble the actress Julia Stiles.-Biography :Born in Texarkana, Texas, Meadows has... – Fade To Black | Belladonna – The Fashionistas | * Dru Berrymore Dru Berrymore Dru Berrymore is a German adult actress.She had a small uncredited role in David Lynch's 1997 film Lost Highway. She was also in Die Hard 2, in a very small role playing Capt... – Heart of Darkness |
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| Best Supporting Actress (v) | Shanna McCullough Shanna McCullough __notoc__Shanna McCullough is an American pornographic actress, who has been called "one of the adult industry's all-time great stars."... – Double Feature! | * Midori – West Side | *Ava Vincent Ava Vincent Ava Vincent is an American pornographic actress and model.-Biography:Vincent graduated from San Joaquin Delta College with a theatre arts degree... – Succubus | Sydnee Steele Sydnee Steele Sydnee Steele is an American pornographic actress, free speech activist, sex counselor and author. She appeared in nearly 300 films before her retirement in 2005.- Biography :... – Breathless | * Brook Ballentyne – Rawhide |
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| Best Supporting Actor (f) | Michael J. Cox Michael J. Cox Michael J. Cox is a former American pornographic actor.Having began his career in 1993 at age 24, Cox appeared in over 600 films through 2005, directing three films himself from 1995 to 1997... – Seven Deadly Sins | * Randy Spears Randy Spears Randy Spears is a well-known pornographic actor, having appeared in approximately 1000features. Sometimes credited as Greg Ory or Greg Slavin.... – Watchers | Herschel Savage Herschel Savage Herschel Savage is an American pornographic actor and porn movie director.He was born Herschel Cohen to Russian Jewish parents in New York City.... – Taken | Mr. Marcus Mr. Marcus Mr. Marcus is an American pornographic actor. He specializes in interracial pornography.- Career :... – Paradise Lost | * Steven St. Croix Steven St. Croix Steven St. Croix is a pornographic actor and director.He has been in more than 600 films, and has won multiple AVN awards. He was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2005.... – Looking In |
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| Best Supporting Actor (v) | Tom Byron Tom Byron Tom Byron is an American pornographic actor and director. He is of Italian descent and is an alumnus of the University of Houston. He has also been credited as Tom Byrom, Tim Byron, Tom Bryon, Tom Bryan, and Tommy Byron... – LA 399 | * Wilde Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde Oscar is a retired English pornographic actor. Although recognised as a porn actor in his own right, he is noted for being married to, and frequently performing with, fellow English pornstar Nici Sterling.- Quotes :... – West Side | Mike Horner – Wild Thing | Randy Spears Randy Spears Randy Spears is a well-known pornographic actor, having appeared in approximately 1000features. Sometimes credited as Greg Ory or Greg Slavin.... – Hercules | * Randy Spears Randy Spears Randy Spears is a well-known pornographic actor, having appeared in approximately 1000features. Sometimes credited as Greg Ory or Greg Slavin.... – Space Nuts |
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| Best Non-Sex Performance | Anthony Crane Anthony Crane -Awards:* 2000 AVN Award winner – Best Non-Sex Performance * 2002 AVN Award winner – Best Actor in a Film -External links:*... – Double Feature! | * Rob Spallone Rob Spallone Rob Spallone is a pornographic film director.-Awards:*2001 AVN Award – Best Non-Sex Performance – The Sopornos-References:... – The Sopornos | Paul Thomas – Fade To Black | Tina Tyler Tina Tyler Tina Tyler was a prolific Canadian pornographic actress, director and is the current director of publicity for Sin City Films... – The Ozporns | * Allan Rene – Opera |
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| Best Tease Performance | Dahlia Grey Dahlia Grey Dahlia Grey is an American adult film actress who won the 2000 AVN Award for Best Tease Performance.Grey is featured in many Andrew Blake productions, where she is sometimes credited as Jami Dion. She was Penthouse pet of the Month for March 1992.... – Playthings | * Jessica Drake Jessica Drake Jessica Drake is an American pornographic actress.-Early life:Drake spent much of her early life growing up around the state of Texas in different cities including San Antonio and El Paso. While majoring in psychology at a college in El Paso, Drake took a job as a house dancer at a local strip club... – Shayla's Web | Tera Patrick Tera Patrick Linda Ann Hopkins, better known as Tera Patrick is a former American pornographic actress.-Early life:Tera Patrick was born Linda Ann Hopkins in Great Falls, Montana. While at Boise State, Patrick earned an AAS degree in nursing and a BS in Biology.-Career:Patrick moved to New York City and her... – Island Fever | Belladonna – The Fashionistas | * Michelle Wild Michelle Wild Katalin Vad, better known by her porn star name Michelle Wild is a Hungarian actress and former erotic performer who worked mainly for Private Media Group and LUXx Video .Her first adult film, Sex Opera, was shot in 2001, and subsequently she worked... – Crack Her Jack |
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| Best Director (f) | Ren Savant Ren Savant -Awards:*2000 AVN Award – Best Director – Seven Deadly Sins*2000 AVN Award – Best Editing – Seven Deadly Sins*2000 AVN Award – Best Screenplay – Seven Deadly Sins -References:... – Seven Deadly Sins | * James Avalon James Avalon James Avalon is a pornographic film director. His aliases include Kunga Sludge, Mondo Tundra and Monty Tundra.-Awards:*2001 AVN Award winner – Best Director - Les Vampyres... – Les Vampyres | Paul Thomas – Fade To Black | John Stagliano John Stagliano John Allen Stagliano , also known as Buttman, is an American entrepreneur, pornographic actor, producer and director, who founded and owns the Evil Angel pornographic film studio.-Early life and career:... – The Fashionistas | * Paul Thomas – Heart of Darkness |
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| Best Director (v) | Jonathan Morgan – Double Feature! | * Nic Andrews Nic Andrews -Awards:*2001 AVN Award – Best Director – Dark Angels*2011 XBIZ Award – Screenplay of the Year – Rawhide 2: Dirty Deeds-References:... – Dark Angels | Brad Armstrong – Euphoria | Michael Raven Michael Raven Michael Raven is an American adult film director. He is a member of the AVN Hall of Fame.While he was working as a car salesman, Raven met Sydnee Steele to whom he sold a new Miata. They married, finding a common interest in pornography and swinging, and moved to Los Angeles, California to turn... – Breathless and Rocco Siffredi Rocco Siffredi Rocco Siffredi is the stage name of an Italian pornographic actor, director and producer of pornographic movies, famous for his rough sex scenes... – The Ass Collector | * Michael Raven Michael Raven Michael Raven is an American adult film director. He is a member of the AVN Hall of Fame.While he was working as a car salesman, Raven met Sydnee Steele to whom he sold a new Miata. They married, finding a common interest in pornography and swinging, and moved to Los Angeles, California to turn... – Beautiful |
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| Best Director – Foreign Release | Anita Rinaldi Anita Rinaldi Anita Rinaldi is a former pornographic actress and film director. She is a producer and casting agent, and runs her own production agency "Touch Me Agency".... – Return To Planet Sexxx | * Tanya Hyde Tanya Hyde Tanya Hyde is a London-based director of pornographic films, particularly fetish-themed hardcore titles. Her films typically feature performers in leather, latex and rubber fetish costuming and cater to an interest in kink and fetish play, BDSM play, group sex, anal sex, pegging and fucking machines... – Hell, Whores and High Heels | Kovi Kovi István Kovács also known as Kovi is a Hungarian pornographic film director.-References:... – The Splendor of Hell | Anthony Adamo – Private Gladiator | * Gazzman – The Scottish Loveknot |
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| Best All-Girl Sex Scene (f) | Seven Deadly Sins – Janine Lindemulder Janine Lindemulder Janine Marie Lindemulder , also known as Janine Marie James, is an American exotic dancer and adult film actress, best known for her work in American pornographic films during the mid-1990s and a 2004–2005 comeback... & Julia Ann Julia Ann Julia Ann is an American pornographic actress, feature dancer and former Penthouse Pet; she is a member of the AVN Hall of Fame.-Biography:Julia Ann was born Julia Tavella in Glendale, California... | * Les Vampyres – Ava Vincent Ava Vincent Ava Vincent is an American pornographic actress and model.-Biography:Vincent graduated from San Joaquin Delta College with a theatre arts degree... & Syren | Bad Wives 2 – Jail Cell Group | The Fashionistas – Belladonna and Taylor St. Claire | * Snakeskin – Dru Berrymore Dru Berrymore Dru Berrymore is a German adult actress.She had a small uncredited role in David Lynch's 1997 film Lost Highway. She was also in Die Hard 2, in a very small role playing Capt... and Teanna Kai Teanna Kai Teanna Kai is the professional name of an Asian American pornographic actress and adult model.-Biography:Kai has given conflicting stories in public interviews... |
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| Best All-Girl Sex Scene (v) | Tampa Tushy Fest – Alisha Klass Alisha Klass Alisha Klass is a former American pornographic actress.She began starring in pornographic movies in around 1997, specializing in anal sex and becoming the best known collaborator with director Seymore Butts, aka Adam Glasser, to whom she was once engaged... & Chloe Chloe (porn star) Chloe is the stage name used by a veteran American adult film actress, nude model, script writer and director.- Early life:... | * Dark Angels – Sydnee Steele Sydnee Steele Sydnee Steele is an American pornographic actress, free speech activist, sex counselor and author. She appeared in nearly 300 films before her retirement in 2005.- Biography :... & Jewel De'Nyle Jewel De'Nyle Jewel De'Nyle is a former American pornographic actress and director. She is of Spanish, Sicilian, English, and Blackfoot Native American ancestry.... | *Where The Girls Sweat 5 – Chloe, Taylor St. Claire, Sindee Coxx Sindee Coxx Sindee Coxx is a pornographic actress. She entered the adult film industry in 1995 doing only girl–girl scenes at first, but later expanded into boy–girl, where she began expanding into interracial videos... & Felecia Felecia Felecia Danay is an American pornographic actress, nude model, and feature dancer.Felecia features in a comic book entitled Adult Star Stories: Felicia by Hippy Comix.- Awards :AVN Awards* Hall of Fame Inductee... | I Dream of Jenna – Autumn, Nikita Denise Nikita Denise Nikita Denise is a Czech pornographic actress and adult film director.Denise moved from her native Czech Republic to Toronto in 1998 and began working on the Canadian strip club circuit. After meeting Jill Kelly at a local signing, she was given the phone number for Jim South... and Jenna Jameson Jenna Jameson Jenna Jameson is an American entrepreneur and former pornographic actress, who has been called the world's most famous adult-entertainment performer and "The Queen of Porn."... | * The Violation of Jessica Darlin – Jessica Darlin Jessica Darlin Jessica Darlin is a former American pornographic actress.Adopted as a child, Darlin grew up in Coral Springs, Florida and went to a private school and describes herself in her teen years as "pretty much the little party girl... , Brandi Lyons Brandi Lyons Brandi Lyons is the stage name of a pornographic actress.-Awards:*2004 XRCO Award nominee – Group Scene... , Lana Moore, Hollie Stevens, Flick Shagwell Flick Shagwell __notoc__Flick Shagwell is the stage name of a former British pornographic actress.Shagwell was born and raised in the Wimbledon area of London... , Ashley Blue Ashley Blue Ashley Blue is an American pornographic actress.-Biography:Ashley Blue has won multiple Adult Video News awards, including 2004 Female Performer of the Year and 2005 Best Supporting Actress. In March, 2004, she signed a three year contract with JM Productions, appearing in the Girlvert series... & Crystal Ray Crystal Ray Crystal Ray is an American pornographic actress.Ray has appeared in adult films since around 2002 such as Throat Gaggers 4. In 2004, she shared an AVN award for The Violation of Jessica Darlin with fellow porn stars Jessica Darlin, Brandi Lyons, Lana Moore, Holly Stevens, Flick Shagwell, and... |
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| Best Cinematography | Search for the Snow Leopard – Johnny English Johnny English Johnny English is a 2003 British action comedy film parodying the James Bond secret agent genre. The film stars Rowan Atkinson as the incompetent titular English spy, with John Malkovich, Natalie Imbruglia, Tim Pigott-Smith and Ben Miller in supporting roles... | * Dream Quest – Jake Jacobs and Ralph Parfait | Blond & Brunettes – Andrew Blake | The Villa – Andrew Blake | * Hard Edge – Andrew Blake |
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| Best All-Sex Film | 'Playthings | * Erotica | Porno Vision | | * Hard Edge |
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| Best All-Sex Video | The Voyeur 12 | * Buttwoman vs. Buttwoman | Buttwoman Iz Bella | Bring 'Um Young 9 | * Fetish: The Dreamscape |
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| Best All-Girl Feature | 'The Four Finger Club 2 | * Hard Love/How to Fuck in High Heels | The Violation of Kate Frost | The Violation of Aurora Snow | * Babes Illustrated 13 |
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| Best Classic Release | Devil In Miss Jones 3 | Chameleons | The Opening of Misty Beethoven The Opening of Misty Beethoven The Opening of Misty Beethoven is an American hardcore pornography film released in 1976. Produced with a relatively high budget and filmed on elaborate locations in Paris , New York City , and Rome , with a musical score, it owes much to its fastidious director Radley Metzger .-Premise:In a... | Pretty Peaches 2 Alex de Renzy Alexander de Renzy was an American director and producer of pornographic movies.Born in Brooklyn, New York, Alex de Renzy served in the United States Air Force, serving as a Survival Instructor. Back in the United States, he began making documentary films in San Francisco... | Insatiable |
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| Best Renting Title of the Year | Devil in Miss Jones 6 | Dream Quest | Island Fever | Briana Briana Banks Briana Banks is a German-American pornographic actress and model.-Early life:Briana Bany was born in Munich, Bavaria to a German father and an Italian-American mother. They moved to Britain when she was four years old, and to the Los Angeles, California, United States suburb of Simi Valley when... Loves Jenna Jenna Jameson Jenna Jameson is an American entrepreneur and former pornographic actress, who has been called the world's most famous adult-entertainment performer and "The Queen of Porn."... | * The Fashionistas |
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| Best Selling Title of the Year | The Houston Houston (porn star) Houston is a former American pornographic actress. She is also the granddaughter of late Disney Studios animator Clair Weeks , who had prominent roles in the creation of several classic animated Disney films such as Snow White , and Cinderella .-Career:Houston is known for her work in Metro's The... 620 | Dream Quest | Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle is a mixed hardcore pornography and hip-hop music video featuring the music of rapper Snoop Dogg and presented by him. It was released in 2001. It was the first hardcore video ever listed on the Billboard music video sales chart... | Briana Briana Banks Briana Banks is a German-American pornographic actress and model.-Early life:Briana Bany was born in Munich, Bavaria to a German father and an Italian-American mother. They moved to Britain when she was four years old, and to the Los Angeles, California, United States suburb of Simi Valley when... Loves Jenna Jenna Jameson Jenna Jameson is an American entrepreneur and former pornographic actress, who has been called the world's most famous adult-entertainment performer and "The Queen of Porn."... | * Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp Snoop Dogg's Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp Snoop Dogg's Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp is a mixed hardcore pornography and hip hop music video featuring the music of rapper Snoop Dogg, produced by Hustler Video. The video was also directed, co-produced and presented by him, although he does not feature in any sex scenes. In the films credits... |
Winners 2005–2009
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| Best New Starlet | Cytherea Cytherea (porn star) Cytherea is an American pornographic actress and model. She is known for her "squirting" while performing sex acts.-Career:... | McKenzie Lee McKenzie Lee McKenzie Lee is the stage name of a pornographic actress.Lee has stated that her mother was "always very sexually open" and "a nymphomaniac"... | Naomi | Bree Olson Bree Olson Rachel Marie Oberlin , known by the stage name of Bree Olson, is an American pornographic actress and Penthouse Pet.-Early life:... | Stoya Stoya Stoya is an American pornographic actress and model. The stage name "Stoya" was her nickname before appearing in adult films, and is the shortened version of her family's last name.... |
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| Female Performer of the Year | Lauren Phoenix Lauren Phoenix Lauren Phoenix is a retired Canadian pornographic actress.-Early life:Phoenix was born and grew up in Toronto... | Audrey Hollander Audrey Hollander Audrey Hollander is an American pornographic actress.Her first scene was in the film More Dirty Debutantes 268 with Ed Powers. As of December 2009, she has appeared in over 294 productions and is credited as co-director for the "Otto and Audrey Destroy the World" series of films... | Hillary Scott | Sasha Grey Sasha Grey Sasha Grey is an American former pornographic actress, who has since turned to mainstream acting, modeling and music.... | Jenna Haze Jenna Haze Jenna Haze is an American pornographic actress. She entered the adult film industry in 2001 at the age of 19. Between 2002 and 2005, she was a contract girl for the film company Jill Kelly Productions. During most of her time at the company, she performed exclusively with women, out of loyalty to... |
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| Male Performer of the Year | Manuel Ferrara Manuel Ferrara Manuel Ferrara is a prolific French pornographic actor and adult film director.Ferrara was originally a protégé of Rocco Siffredi, and had an award winning acting career, making his American acting debut in John Stagliano’s Fashionistas. In 2002 he appeared in Snoop Dogg's Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp... | Manuel Ferrara Manuel Ferrara Manuel Ferrara is a prolific French pornographic actor and adult film director.Ferrara was originally a protégé of Rocco Siffredi, and had an award winning acting career, making his American acting debut in John Stagliano’s Fashionistas. In 2002 he appeared in Snoop Dogg's Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp... | Tommy Gunn Tommy Gunn (porn actor) Tommy Gunn is the stage name of a male American pornographic actor.-Biography:Beginning his career in pornographic films in 2004, Gunn was soon recognized as the 2005 AVN Best Male Newcomer award... | Evan Stone Evan Stone Evan Stone is an American pornographic actor. In 2002 he married Jessica Drake whom he has since divorced.Stone's occasional work outside the pornography industry includes his role as "Jimmy" in the 2007 original series The Lair... | James Deen James Deen James Deen is an American pornographic actor and director. He entered the porn industry in 2004 at the age of 18. He has gained attention due to his lack of resemblance to stereotypical male actors in the pornography industry.... |
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| Best Male Newcomer | Tommy Gunn Tommy Gunn (porn actor) Tommy Gunn is the stage name of a male American pornographic actor.-Biography:Beginning his career in pornographic films in 2004, Gunn was soon recognized as the 2005 AVN Best Male Newcomer award... | Scott Nails Scott Nails -Awards:*2006 AVN award winner –Best New Male Performer*2006 AVN Award winner – Best Group Sex Scene - Video（Squealer）*2006 AVN Award winner – Best Oral Sex Scene - Video （Squealer）*2006 XRCO Awards winner – Best New Stud... | Tommy Pistol Tommy Pistol Tommy Pistol is an American actor and director born in Queens, New York on July 2, 1976.After working with a sketch comedy group called Cheese Theater for 11 years he entered the pornography business.Pistol was married to Gia Paloma on December 8, 2007.... | Alan Stafford | Anthony Rosano Anthony Rosano Anthony Rosano is an American pornographic actor. He was awarded with the Best Male Newcomer award in the 2009 AVN Awards ceremony.- External links :... |
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| Unsung Starlet of the Year | | |Mika Tan Mika Tan Mika Tan is the stage name of a fetish model , and pornographic actress of Asian ancestry.-Background:... |Gianna Michaels Gianna Michaels Gianna Michaels is an American pornographic actress.- Life and career :Michaels was born in Seattle, Washington. Her first job was at a hamburger restaurant in Seattle called Dick's Drive-In. After being approached about modelling, she eventually tried it, figuring that if she did not like it, she... |Amber Rayne Amber Rayne Amber Rayne is an American pornographic actress.-External links:***... |
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| Best Actress (f) | Jenna Jameson Jenna Jameson Jenna Jameson is an American entrepreneur and former pornographic actress, who has been called the world's most famous adult-entertainment performer and "The Queen of Porn."... – The Masseuse | Savanna Samson Savanna Samson Natalie Oliveros, better known by the stage name Savanna Samson, is an American pornographic actress. The winner of several AVN Awards, she has spent most of her career as a contract performer with major producer Vivid Entertainment, and is known for her roles in acclaimed adult films such as The... – The New Devil in Miss Jones | Jessica Drake Jessica Drake Jessica Drake is an American pornographic actress.-Early life:Drake spent much of her early life growing up around the state of Texas in different cities including San Antonio and El Paso. While majoring in psychology at a college in El Paso, Drake took a job as a house dancer at a local strip club... , Manhunters | Penny Flame, Layout | |
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| Best Actress (v) | Jessica Drake Jessica Drake Jessica Drake is an American pornographic actress.-Early life:Drake spent much of her early life growing up around the state of Texas in different cities including San Antonio and El Paso. While majoring in psychology at a college in El Paso, Drake took a job as a house dancer at a local strip club... – Fluff and Fold | Janine Lindemulder Janine Lindemulder Janine Marie Lindemulder , also known as Janine Marie James, is an American exotic dancer and adult film actress, best known for her work in American pornographic films during the mid-1990s and a 2004–2005 comeback... – Pirates | Hillary Scott, Corruption | Eva Angelina Eva Angelina Eva Angelina is the stage name of an American former pornographic actress and adult model. She began her career at 18 and has won several industry awards, including the 2008 AVN Award for Best Actress .-Early life:... , Upload | Jessica Drake Jessica Drake Jessica Drake is an American pornographic actress.-Early life:Drake spent much of her early life growing up around the state of Texas in different cities including San Antonio and El Paso. While majoring in psychology at a college in El Paso, Drake took a job as a house dancer at a local strip club... , Fallen |
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| Best Actor (f) | Justin Sterling – The Masseuse | Randy Spears Randy Spears Randy Spears is a well-known pornographic actor, having appeared in approximately 1000features. Sometimes credited as Greg Ory or Greg Slavin.... – Eternity | Randy Spears Randy Spears Randy Spears is a well-known pornographic actor, having appeared in approximately 1000features. Sometimes credited as Greg Ory or Greg Slavin.... , Manhunters | Tom Byron Tom Byron Tom Byron is an American pornographic actor and director. He is of Italian descent and is an alumnus of the University of Houston. He has also been credited as Tom Byrom, Tim Byron, Tom Bryon, Tom Bryan, and Tommy Byron... , Layout | |
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| Best Actor (v) | Barrett Blade Barrett Blade Barrett Blade, is a pornographic actor and director. Barrett was married to porn actress Kirsten Price on October 9, 2004, but the couple has since divorced.-Dial 7:... – Loaded | Evan Stone Evan Stone Evan Stone is an American pornographic actor. In 2002 he married Jessica Drake whom he has since divorced.Stone's occasional work outside the pornography industry includes his role as "Jimmy" in the 2007 original series The Lair... – Pirates | Evan Stone Evan Stone Evan Stone is an American pornographic actor. In 2002 he married Jessica Drake whom he has since divorced.Stone's occasional work outside the pornography industry includes his role as "Jimmy" in the 2007 original series The Lair... , Sex Pix | Brad Armstrong, – Coming Home | Evan Stone Evan Stone Evan Stone is an American pornographic actor. In 2002 he married Jessica Drake whom he has since divorced.Stone's occasional work outside the pornography industry includes his role as "Jimmy" in the 2007 original series The Lair... , – Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge |
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| Best Supporting Actress (f) | Lezley Zen Lezley Zen Lezley Zen is an American pornographic actress hailing from Charleston, South Carolina. She is of mixed White American and American Indian descent.Before entering the adult industry, Lezley worked as a restaurant manager... – Bare Stage | Jenna Jameson Jenna Jameson Jenna Jameson is an American entrepreneur and former pornographic actress, who has been called the world's most famous adult-entertainment performer and "The Queen of Porn."... – The New Devil in Miss Jones | Kirsten Price – Manhunters | Kylie Ireland Kylie Ireland Kylie Ireland is an American pornographic actress, film director, producer, publicist, and Satellite radio show host.- Early life :... , Layout | |
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| Best Supporting Actress (v) | Ashley Blue Ashley Blue Ashley Blue is an American pornographic actress.-Biography:Ashley Blue has won multiple Adult Video News awards, including 2004 Female Performer of the Year and 2005 Best Supporting Actress. In March, 2004, she signed a three year contract with JM Productions, appearing in the Girlvert series... – Adore | Stormy Daniels Stormy Daniels Stormy Daniels , also known as Stormy Waters and simply Stormy, is an American pornographic actress, screenwriter, and director. She chose her stage name to reflect her love of Mötley Crüe, whose bassist, Nikki Sixx, named his daughter Storm... – Camp Cuddly Pines Powertool Massacre Camp Cuddly Pines Powertool Massacre Camp Cuddly Pines Powertool Massacre is an adult comedy-horror film released by Wicked Pictures. The film, originally released in 2005, is the first adult film to be released on the HD DVD format.... | Katsumi Katsuni Katsuni is a French pornographic actress.-Biography:Katsuni is of French/Vietnamese heritage. Her father is Vietnamese and her mother's family is French... – Fashionistas Safado: The Challenge | Hillary Scott, – Upload | Belladonna Belladonna (porn star) Belladonna is an American pornographic actress and producer.-Early life:Michelle Anne Sinclair was born in Biloxi, Mississippi as the second of seven children. The family had German, Scottish, and Cherokee roots. She experienced her first kiss at age twelve, got her first tattoo at thirteen, and... , – Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge |
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| Best Supporting Actor (f) | Rod Fontana Rod Fontana Ronald Boyer, commonly known by the stage name Rod Fontana, is a pornographic actor and director. In 2005, he was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame. He was reported to have retired in 2007 to pursue religious interests, but his career continued the next year.-Early life:Boyer was raised as a... – The 8th Sin | Randy Spears Randy Spears Randy Spears is a well-known pornographic actor, having appeared in approximately 1000features. Sometimes credited as Greg Ory or Greg Slavin.... – Dark Side | Kurt Lockwood Kurt Lockwood Kurt Lockwood is an American pornographic actor, model, and musician.-Biography:Lockwood graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1992 with a B.A. in Theatre. There, he was a member of the improvisational theatre group Erasable Inc.. He relocated to San Francisco from Baltimore... – To Die For | Randy Spears Randy Spears Randy Spears is a well-known pornographic actor, having appeared in approximately 1000features. Sometimes credited as Greg Ory or Greg Slavin.... , Flasher | |
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| Best Supporting Actor (v) | Randy Spears Randy Spears Randy Spears is a well-known pornographic actor, having appeared in approximately 1000features. Sometimes credited as Greg Ory or Greg Slavin.... – Fluff and Fold | Tommy Gunn Tommy Gunn (porn actor) Tommy Gunn is the stage name of a male American pornographic actor.-Biography:Beginning his career in pornographic films in 2004, Gunn was soon recognized as the 2005 AVN Best Male Newcomer award... – Pirates | Manuel Ferrara Manuel Ferrara Manuel Ferrara is a prolific French pornographic actor and adult film director.Ferrara was originally a protégé of Rocco Siffredi, and had an award winning acting career, making his American acting debut in John Stagliano’s Fashionistas. In 2002 he appeared in Snoop Dogg's Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp... – She Bangs | Barrett Blade Barrett Blade Barrett Blade, is a pornographic actor and director. Barrett was married to porn actress Kirsten Price on October 9, 2004, but the couple has since divorced.-Dial 7:... , – Coming Home | Ben English Ben English Ben English is an English pornographic actor. He is also the founder and owner of the adult talent agency LA Direct Models. Hay "retired" from performing in the late 2000s after appearing in nearly 800 movies. Since then he has appeared in several movies, thus proving his retirement is not final... , – Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge |
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| Best Director (f) | Paul Thomas – The Masseuse | Paul Thomas – The New Devil in Miss Jones | Brad Armstrong – Manhunters | Paul Thomas – Layout | Joone, – Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge |
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| Best Director (v) | David Stanley – Pretty Girl | Joone Joone (director) Ali Joone is the founder and half-owner of the American pornographic movie studio Digital Playground.-Career:Joone founded the Digital Playground company in 1993, initially making adult CD-ROM computer games.... – Pirates | Eli Cross – Corruption | John Stagliano John Stagliano John Allen Stagliano , also known as Buttman, is an American entrepreneur, pornographic actor, producer and director, who founded and owns the Evil Angel pornographic film studio.-Early life and career:... – Fashionistas Safado: Berlin | |
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| Best Director – Foreign Release | Narcis Bosch Narcis Bosch Narcis Bosch is a Spanish pornographic film director. In 2005 he won the AVN Award for Best Director, Foreign Release for the film Hot Rats. He has also twice won the FICEB Ninfa Prize for Best Spanish Director: in 2003 for Hot Rats and in 2004 for Crazy Bullets.- External links :... – Hot Rats | Rocco Siffredi Rocco Siffredi Rocco Siffredi is the stage name of an Italian pornographic actor, director and producer of pornographic movies, famous for his rough sex scenes... – Who Fucked Rocco? | Pierre Woodman Pierre Woodman Pierre Woodman is a pornographic film director. He is the creator of more than 65 pornographic films, more than 2,000 hardcore scenes, around 1,500 photosets and more than 7,000 castings.-Early life:... – Sex City | Alessandro Del Mar Alessandro Del Mar Alessandro Del Mar aka Max Bellocchio is a pornographic film director. He has directed over 200 films since 1993.-Awards:*2008 AVN Award – Best Director, Foreign Release – Dangerous Sex... – Dangerous Sex | |
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| Best All-Girl Sex Scene (f) | The Masseuse The Masseuse The Masseuse is a pornographic film, made in 1990 and starring Randy Spears and Hyapatia Lee.A sequel, The Masseuse 2, was released in 1994 and also won awards. The movie was remade with the same plot in 2004 with Jenna Jameson and Justin Sterling in the starring roles... – Jenna Jameson Jenna Jameson Jenna Jameson is an American entrepreneur and former pornographic actress, who has been called the world's most famous adult-entertainment performer and "The Queen of Porn."... & Savanna Samson Savanna Samson Natalie Oliveros, better known by the stage name Savanna Samson, is an American pornographic actress. The winner of several AVN Awards, she has spent most of her career as a contract performer with major producer Vivid Entertainment, and is known for her roles in acclaimed adult films such as The... | The New Devil in Miss Jones – Jenna Jameson Jenna Jameson Jenna Jameson is an American entrepreneur and former pornographic actress, who has been called the world's most famous adult-entertainment performer and "The Queen of Porn."... & Savanna Samson Savanna Samson Natalie Oliveros, better known by the stage name Savanna Samson, is an American pornographic actress. The winner of several AVN Awards, she has spent most of her career as a contract performer with major producer Vivid Entertainment, and is known for her roles in acclaimed adult films such as The... | FUCK – Clara G Clara G Clara G is a Romanian pornographic actress and producer-director.-Awards:*2007 AVN Award winner – Best All-Girl Sex Scene, Film – Fuck*2008 AVN Award nominee – Female Foreign Performer of the Year... , Felecia Felecia Felecia Danay is an American pornographic actress, nude model, and feature dancer.Felecia features in a comic book entitled Adult Star Stories: Felicia by Hippy Comix.- Awards :AVN Awards* Hall of Fame Inductee... , Jessica Drake Jessica Drake Jessica Drake is an American pornographic actress.-Early life:Drake spent much of her early life growing up around the state of Texas in different cities including San Antonio and El Paso. While majoring in psychology at a college in El Paso, Drake took a job as a house dancer at a local strip club... , Katsumi Katsuni Katsuni is a French pornographic actress.-Biography:Katsuni is of French/Vietnamese heritage. Her father is Vietnamese and her mother's family is French... | Sex & Violins – Faith Leon Faith Leon Faith Leon is a former pornographic actress. She began appearing in adult films in around 2004 while at the age of about 19, and has since appeared in over 150 movies... , Monique Alexander Monique Alexander Monique Alexander is an American pornographic actress and nude model.-Career:Alexander began working in the adult industry as a stripper in Sacramento when she was 18, to supplement her daytime earnings as a receptionist. She appeared in several adult magazines with her first photo shoot being... & Stefani Morgan Stefani Morgan Stefani Morgan is a former American pornographic actress.Graduating from high school at age 16, Morgan began mainstream modeling when she was 17. During that time she met Joe Francis of Girls Gone Wild video fame at a nightclub, who in turn introduced her to Steven Hirsch, head of Vivid... | |
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| Best All-Girl Sex Scene (v) | The Violation of Audrey Hollander – Ashley Blue Ashley Blue Ashley Blue is an American pornographic actress.-Biography:Ashley Blue has won multiple Adult Video News awards, including 2004 Female Performer of the Year and 2005 Best Supporting Actress. In March, 2004, she signed a three year contract with JM Productions, appearing in the Girlvert series... , Audrey Hollander Audrey Hollander Audrey Hollander is an American pornographic actress.Her first scene was in the film More Dirty Debutantes 268 with Ed Powers. As of December 2009, she has appeared in over 294 productions and is credited as co-director for the "Otto and Audrey Destroy the World" series of films... , Brodi, Gia Paloma Gia Paloma Gia Paloma is a former American pornographic actress and director.-Biography:Paloma grew up in Walnut, California and is of Italian ancestry. Her stage name comes from Gia, a 1998 movie in which Angelina Jolie played model Gia Carangi, and Paloma, the Spanish word for dove and the name of Pablo... , Kelly Kline Kelly Kline Kelly Kline is an American pornographic actress. She entered the adult film industry in about 2003 at the age of around 22. Her first video was Strap On Sally 23 for Pleasure Productions, and she had her first sexual experience with a female in that movie. She has since appeared in over 200 movies... , & Tyla Winn | Pirates – Janine & Jesse Jane Jesse Jane Jesse Jane is an American pornographic actress and model.-Early life:Jane was a military brat who grew up on various military bases in the Midwestern United States. She did extensive dance training and was a varsity cheerleader at her high school in Rose Hill, Kansas... | Island Fever 4 – Jana Cova Jana Cova Jana Cova , is a Czech pornographic actress and nude model of Polish descent.Born in Prague, Cova grew up in the countryside in the Czech Republic where she "had a great childhood". She initially started working as a bikini model, then started doing nude and eventually softcore modeling... , Jesse Jane Jesse Jane Jesse Jane is an American pornographic actress and model.-Early life:Jane was a military brat who grew up on various military bases in the Midwestern United States. She did extensive dance training and was a varsity cheerleader at her high school in Rose Hill, Kansas... , Sophia Santi & Teegan Presley | Babysitters – Alektra Blue Alektra Blue Alektra Blue is an American pornographic actress.Blue was born in Phoenix, Arizona, but grew up in the Dallas, Texas area. She began working in the adult industry in January 2005. The person that got her into porn was her best friend, Taryn Thomas... , Angie Savage Angie Savage Angie Savage is a pornographic actress. She began appearing in adult films in around 2005 while at the age of about 24, and has since appeared in over 70 movies.... , Lexxi Tyler Lexxi Tyler Lexxi Tyler is an American pornographic actress and model. She was the May 2009 Penthouse Pet of the Month.-Personal life:Tyler is married to mixed martial artist Rob McCullough... , Sammie Rhodes Sammie Rhodes -Biography:She credits her pornographic agent for getting her life in order. "I was stressed, I drank and was immature. But under the influence of Skooby, I got my act together. Now, I take care of myself physically and mentally... & Sophia Santi | |
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| Most Outrageous Sex Scene (v) | | | | | "Night of the Giving Head" – Nikki Rhodes Nikki Rhodes Nikki Rhodes is a naturally red-headed pornographic actress. She began appearing in adult films in around 2006 while at the age of about 24, and has appeared in over 70 movies as of December 2009, as well as many online videos... , Alan Stafford Alan Stafford Alan Stafford is an American pornographic actor. He has appeared in over 130 movies since 2006, and won the 2008 AVN Award for Best Male Newcomer. He has also modelled for Playgirl magazine.- External links :... , Chris Johnson Chris Johnson -Sports:* Chris Johnson , Australian rules footballer with Brisbane* Chris Johnson , Australian rules footballer with Melbourne and Carlton* Chris Johnson , Jamaican... , Claire Dames Claire Dames Claire Dames is an American pornographic actress.-Career:Dames began appearing in adult films in 2007 while at the age of 26, and has since appeared in over 100 movies. She has also appeared on numerous internet adult websites.Her first anal scene was in the 2007 movie Big Wet Asses 12... , Jack Vegas, & Samantha Sin |
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| Best Cinematography | Flirts – Andrew Blake Andrew Blake Andrew Blake is an American adult film director and producer. Blake has described his work as "erotic fashion," and his films usually include fetish, bondage and lesbian imagery, often excluding heterosexual intercourse entirely... | The New Devil in Miss Jones – Ralph Parfait | FUCK – Francois Clousot | Fashion Underground | Paid Companions |
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| Best All-Sex Film | Stuntgirl | | | | |
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| Best All-Sex Video | | Squealer | TIE: Blacklight Beauties & Neu Wave Hookers | | Alexis Texas is Buttwoman Alexis Texas is Buttwoman Alexis Texas is Buttwoman is a pornographic film produced by Elegant Angel which features Texas' first anal sex scene. Released in 2008, it stars Alexis Texas, Michael Stefano, Mr. Pete, Mick Blue, Mark Ashley, Gianna Michaels, Kristina Rose and Jenna Haze. The film was directed by William H... |
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| Best All-Girl Feature | The Connasseur | Belladonna's Fucking Girls | Belladonna: No Warning | Girlvana 3 | Girlvana 4 |
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| Best MILF Release | | | | | The Cougar Club – Miles Long Miles Long Miles Long® is an American pornographic movie director, actor, cinematographer, photographer and producer. He entered the adult film industry in 1999. Between 1999 and 2005, he worked primarily as an actor... |
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| Best Classic Release | Deep Throat Deep Throat Deep Throat is the pseudonym given to the secret informant who provided information to Bob Woodward of The Washington Post in 1972 about the involvement of United States President Richard Nixon's administration in what came to be known as the Watergate scandal... | Ginger Lynn The Movie Ginger Lynn Ginger Lynn is an American pornographic actress, prominent in 1980s videos. She also had occasional roles in low-budget B-movies. AVN has ranked her at #7 in a list of the 50 greatest porn stars of all time... | Neon Nights Neon Nights Neon Nights is the fourth studio album by Australian dance-pop singer Dannii Minogue. It was released by London Records on 17 March 2003 and was primarily produced by Ian Masterson, Korpi & Blackcell, Neïmo and Terry Ronald... | Debbie Does Dallas Debbie Does Dallas Debbie Does Dallas is a 1978 pornographic film starring Bambi Woods. The plot of the film focuses on a team of cheerleaders attempting to earn enough money to send the title character to Dallas, Texas, to try out for the famous “Texas Cowgirls” cheerleading squad. The fictional name "Texas... | Zazel Zazel Zazel: The Scent of Love is a highly regarded American hardcore pornographic film, photographed in October 1995 and released the following year. The film was produced by Cal Vista Studios—reportedly made at a cost of $237,000—and was directed by Dutch erotic photographer and filmmaker Philip Mond,... |
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| Best Renting Title of the Year | 1 Night in Paris 1 Night in Paris 1 Night in Paris is a 2004 pornographic video depicting Paris Hilton and her then-boyfriend Rick Salomon having sexual intercourse in 2001. Not originally intended for release, it was filmed primarily with a single, stationary, tripod-mounted camera using "night vision." However, a handful of... | The Masseuse The Masseuse The Masseuse is a pornographic film, made in 1990 and starring Randy Spears and Hyapatia Lee.A sequel, The Masseuse 2, was released in 1994 and also won awards. The movie was remade with the same plot in 2004 with Jenna Jameson and Justin Sterling in the starring roles... | Pirates | Debbie Does Dallas...Again Debbie Does Dallas Debbie Does Dallas is a 1978 pornographic film starring Bambi Woods. The plot of the film focuses on a team of cheerleaders attempting to earn enough money to send the title character to Dallas, Texas, to try out for the famous “Texas Cowgirls” cheerleading squad. The fictional name "Texas... | Cheerleaders Cheerleaders (2008 film) Cheerleaders is an American pornographic film, released in 2008 by Digital Playground. It won 4 AVN awards and was nominated for 5 others.-Cast:* Jesse Jane Jesse, head cheerleader* Adrianna Lynn Adrianna, cheerleader #2... |
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| Best Selling Title of the Year | 1 Night in Paris 1 Night in Paris 1 Night in Paris is a 2004 pornographic video depicting Paris Hilton and her then-boyfriend Rick Salomon having sexual intercourse in 2001. Not originally intended for release, it was filmed primarily with a single, stationary, tripod-mounted camera using "night vision." However, a handful of... | 1 Night in China 1 Night in China 1 Night in China is a pornographic movie featuring wrestling personalities Sean Waltman and Joanie Laurer, which was released by Red Light District Video in 2004... | Pirates | Pirates | Cheerleaders Cheerleaders (2008 film) Cheerleaders is an American pornographic film, released in 2008 by Digital Playground. It won 4 AVN awards and was nominated for 5 others.-Cast:* Jesse Jane Jesse, head cheerleader* Adrianna Lynn Adrianna, cheerleader #2... |
The category, introduced in 2007, was first called "Underrated Starlet of the Year (Unrecognized Excellence). It has since been renamed to "Unsung Starlet of the Year."
Winners 2010–2011
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| Best New Starlet | Kagney Linn Karter Kagney Linn Karter Kagney Linn Karter is an American pornographic actress. She was born in Harris County, Texas and raised in Saint Joseph, Missouri and Ridgway, Pennsylvania.- Biography :... | Gracie Glam Gracie Glam Gracie Glam is an American pornographic actress.-Biography:Gracie Glam was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on September 30, 1990. She attended 14 schools while living in Atlanta and Florida. While taking college classes in Florida and doing promotional work, she shot her first nude layout for... |
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| Female Performer of the Year | Tori Black Tori Black Tori Black is an American pornographic actress. She entered the adult film industry in 2007, and has since appeared in over 200 movies.She was the Penthouse Pet of the Month for December 2008.... | Tori Black Tori Black Tori Black is an American pornographic actress. She entered the adult film industry in 2007, and has since appeared in over 200 movies.She was the Penthouse Pet of the Month for December 2008.... |
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| Male Performer of the Year | Manuel Ferrara Manuel Ferrara Manuel Ferrara is a prolific French pornographic actor and adult film director.Ferrara was originally a protégé of Rocco Siffredi, and had an award winning acting career, making his American acting debut in John Stagliano’s Fashionistas. In 2002 he appeared in Snoop Dogg's Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp... | Evan Stone Evan Stone Evan Stone is an American pornographic actor. In 2002 he married Jessica Drake whom he has since divorced.Stone's occasional work outside the pornography industry includes his role as "Jimmy" in the 2007 original series The Lair... |
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| Best Male Newcomer > Dane Cross Dane Cross Dane Cross is a pornographic actor and director. His name is a cross between Dane Cook and David Cross. He was engaged to fellow pornstar Faye Reagan.... | Seth Gamble Seth Gamble Seth Gamble is an American pornographic actor. In 2011 AVN Awards, Gamble was awarded with the Best Male Newcomer.- External links :... |
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| Unsung Starlet of the Year | Shawna Lenee Shawna Leneé Shawna Leneé is an American pornographic actress and model.She appeared on the cover of the July 2008 issue of Penthouse as well as being featured as the Pet of the Month. In 2009 Lenee was named the Penthouse Pet of the year Runner-Up... | Charley Chase Charley Chase (pornographic actress) Charley Chase is the stage name of an American pornographic actress. Credited with over 200 movies, she has won an AVN Award and an XRCO Award, receiving nominations for the XBIZ Awards and Urban X Awards as well.... |
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| Best Actress | Kimberly Kane Kimberly Kane Kimberly Kane is an American pornographic actress and director.She was engaged to the porn director Jack the Zipper for over two years, but they separated in 2006... – The Sex Files: A Dark XXX Parody | (tie) Andy San Dimas Andy San Dimas Andy San Dimas is an American pornographic actress.-Life and career:San Dimas was born in Baltimore, Maryland. She worked at an adult video store at the age of 18 prior to entering the pornography industry... – This Ain't Glee XXX India Summer India Summer India Summer is the stage name of an American pornographic actress and nude model.-Life and career:Summer was born in Des Moines, Iowa.... – An Open Invitation: A Real Swinger’s Party in San Francisco |
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| Best Actor | Eric Swiss Eric Swiss Eric Swiss is a pornographic actor. In 2010 his role in Not Married With Children XXX earned him the AVN Award for Best Actor and the XRCO Award for Single Performance, Actor.- External links :... – Not Married With Children XXX | Tom Byron Tom Byron Tom Byron is an American pornographic actor and director. He is of Italian descent and is an alumnus of the University of Houston. He has also been credited as Tom Byrom, Tim Byron, Tom Bryon, Tom Bryan, and Tommy Byron... – The Big Lebowski: A XXX Parody |
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| Best Supporting Actress | Penny Flame – Throat: A Cautionary Tale | Lexi Belle Lexi Belle Lexi Belle is an American pornographic actress.She was working in a video store where she was approached by someone who had seen her on MySpace and wanted to recruit her into the adult industry. Three months later, she visited her first porn set. Her first scene was the first time she had ever... – Batman XXX: A Porn Parody Batman XXX: A Porn Parody Batman XXX: A Porn Parody is a 2010 pornographic film that parodies the 1960s Batman television series. It features many of the recurring characters, settings, and production elements of the series, but adds an explicitly sexual element which was not present in the original material... |
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| Best Supporting Actor | Tom Byron Tom Byron Tom Byron is an American pornographic actor and director. He is of Italian descent and is an alumnus of the University of Houston. He has also been credited as Tom Byrom, Tim Byron, Tom Bryon, Tom Bryan, and Tommy Byron... – Throat: A Cautionary Tale | Evan Stone Evan Stone Evan Stone is an American pornographic actor. In 2002 he married Jessica Drake whom he has since divorced.Stone's occasional work outside the pornography industry includes his role as "Jimmy" in the 2007 original series The Lair... – Batman XXX: A Porn Parody |
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| Best Director | David Aaron Clark David Aaron Clark David Aaron Clark was an author, musician, pornographic actor, and two time AVN Award winning director of Asian themed adult movies. He is best known for shooting films of Asian women.-Career:... – Pure | Brad Armstrong Brad Armstrong Bradley "Brad" James is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Brad Armstrong. He is the son of Bob Armstrong and has three brothers that also wrestle, Steve, Scott and Brian.-Career:... – Speed |
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| Best Director – Foreign Release | Paul Chaplin – Black Beauty: Escape to Eden | Paul Chaplin – Department S, Mission One: City of Broken Angels |
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| Best All-Girl Sex Scene | Deviance – Eva Angelina Eva Angelina Eva Angelina is the stage name of an American former pornographic actress and adult model. She began her career at 18 and has won several industry awards, including the 2008 AVN Award for Best Actress .-Early life:... , Teagan Presley Teagan Presley Teagan Presley is an American pornographic actress. Her stage name in part comes from her parents initially wanting to call her "Teagan" and in part as an homage to Lisa Marie Presley.- Career :... , Sunny Leone Sunny Leone Not to be confused with fellow pornographic actress Sunny LaneSunny Leone is an Indo-Canadian pornographic actress, actress, businesswoman and model. She was named Penthouse Pet of the Year in 2003 and was a contract star for Vivid Entertainment... , Alexis Texas Alexis Texas Alexis Texas is an American pornographic model and adult film actress. She began her career in pornography in 2007 at the age of 21.-Biography:... | Meow! – Jenna Haze Jenna Haze Jenna Haze is an American pornographic actress. She entered the adult film industry in 2001 at the age of 19. Between 2002 and 2005, she was a contract girl for the film company Jill Kelly Productions. During most of her time at the company, she performed exclusively with women, out of loyalty to... , Monique Alexander Monique Alexander Monique Alexander is an American pornographic actress and nude model.-Career:Alexander began working in the adult industry as a stripper in Sacramento when she was 18, to supplement her daytime earnings as a receptionist. She appeared in several adult magazines with her first photo shoot being... |
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| Most Outrageous Sex Scene | Belladonna: No Warning 4 – Bobbi Starr Bobbi Starr -Life and career:Bobbi Starr was born in Santa Clara, California, United States. She comes from an Italian/Hungarian family. She graduated from San Jose State University with a music degree and plays the piano and oboe.... |Belladonna: Fetish Fanatic 8 |
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| Best Cinematography | The 8th Day – Monmarquis, David Lord & Ren Savant Ren Savant -Awards:*2000 AVN Award – Best Director – Seven Deadly Sins*2000 AVN Award – Best Editing – Seven Deadly Sins*2000 AVN Award – Best Screenplay – Seven Deadly Sins -References:... | BatfXXX: Dark Night – Fliktor & Butch |
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| Best Music Soundtrack | Live In My Secrets – Rockford Kabine Rockford Kabine Rockford Kabine , is a German artist group from Bochum comprising composers and producers Antony Sharas and Marlon Marlon.- Discography :* Hotel Homosex , EP* Live Chamber , Live Album* Black Nazi , EP... , Combichrist CombiChrist Combichrist is a Norwegian Aggrotech band formed in 2003 by Norwegian Andy LaPlegua based in Atlanta.-Formation:The first material LaPlegua wrote was a few powernoise/techno crossover tracks under the moniker DRIVE... & In Demons | This Ain't Glee XXX |
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| Best All-Sex Series | Addicted – Miles Long Miles Long Miles Long® is an American pornographic movie director, actor, cinematographer, photographer and producer. He entered the adult film industry in 1999. Between 1999 and 2005, he worked primarily as an actor... |
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| Best All-Sex Video | Evalutionary | Just Jenna |
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| Best Classic Release | Debbie Does Dallas, 30th Anniversary Edition Debbie Does Dallas Debbie Does Dallas is a 1978 pornographic film starring Bambi Woods. The plot of the film focuses on a team of cheerleaders attempting to earn enough money to send the title character to Dallas, Texas, to try out for the famous “Texas Cowgirls” cheerleading squad. The fictional name "Texas... | Aunt Peg's Fulfillment |
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| Best Renting Title of the Year | Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge | Batman XXX: A Porn Parody |
| Best Selling Title of the Year | Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge | Batman XXX: A Porn Parody |
Special Awards
Best Retail Website – Rentals – WantedListWantedList
WantedList was established in 1999 as an adult DVD-by-mail service, offering flat-rate subscription-based rentals by mail to customers in the United States. It is based in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California with an additional distribution center in New Jersey....
Best Retail Website – Sales – AdultDVDEmpire.com
Reuben Sturman Award
- 2000: David Sturman, General Video of America West
- 2001: Ed PowersEd PowersEd Powers is an American director, producer and actor of hardcore pornographic films. He owns his own production company, Ed Powers Productions.Powers was born in Brooklyn, New York...
, Ed Powers Productions - 2001: Mark Kernes, Senior Editor, AVN
- 2002: Gloria LeonardGloria LeonardGloria Leonard is an American former pornographic actress who later became the publisher of High Society magazine.-Early life and career:...
, Past Pres., AVA and Free Speech CoalitionFree Speech CoalitionThe Free Speech Coalition is a non-profit trade association of the pornography and adult entertainment industry in the United States... - 2002: Elyse Metcalf, Retailer Elyse's Passion
- 2003: Mel Kamins, General Video of America, Cleveland
- 2005: Harry Mohney, Déjà Vu Showgirls
- 2006: RobertRob ZicariRobert D. Zicari a.k.a. Rob Black is an American pornographer and former professional wrestling promoter. Together with his wife Janet Romano he owns the porn company Extreme Associates....
& Janet ZicariJanet RomanoJanet Romano-Zicari, better known as Lizzy Borden, is an American former pornographic actress and professional wrestling valet...
, Extreme AssociatesExtreme AssociatesExtreme Associates, formerly known as Extreme and Extreme 2.0, is a pornographic film producer, featuring a catalog of DVD titles and Internet content. It is owned by Rob Zicari and his wife Janet Romano . The studio's material is controversial, with its films often featuring erotic humiliation... - 2011: John StaglianoJohn StaglianoJohn Allen Stagliano , also known as Buttman, is an American entrepreneur, pornographic actor, producer and director, who founded and owns the Evil Angel pornographic film studio.-Early life and career:...
See also
- List of pornographic movie studios
- List of AVN Award winners
- AVN Best New Starlet AwardAVN Best New Starlet AwardThe AVN Best New Starlet Award is presented every January in Las Vegas, Nevada at the AVN Awards ceremony. Somewhat similar to the Grammy's Best New Artist and the Golden Globe's Most Promising New Star, it is given to the porn actress whom the industry believes has displayed the greatest amount...
- AVN Female Performer of the Year AwardAVN Female Performer of the Year AwardThe AVN Female Performer of the Year is presented every January in Las Vegas, Nevada at the AVN Awards ceremony. It represents the female porn star who has had the best body of work in the previous year...
External links
- Official site
- AVN Awards Past Winners – database of past winners in all categories, to 1984.
- Official mobile site
- Adult Video News Awards at the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...
- Picture of an AVN Award
- AVN Awards Nominees:
- 2000 (archived at Wayback Machine, March 2, 2000)
- 2001 (archived at Wayback Machine, March 9, 2001)
- 2002 (archived at Wayback Machine, December 8, 2001)
- 2003 (archived at Wayback Machine, November 27, 2002)
- 2004 (archived at Wayback Machine, December 3, 2003)
- 2005 (archived at Wayback Machine, November 11, 2004)
- 2006 (archived at Wayback Machine, November 26, 2005)
- 2007 (archived at Wayback Machine, November 26, 2006)
- 2008 (archived at Wayback Machine, February 27, 2008)
- 2009 (archived at Wayback Machine, March 27, 2009)
- 2010 (archived at Wayback Machine, April 17, 2010)
