Aiden Shaw
Encyclopedia
Aiden Shaw is a writer and also a pornographic actor
, who appears in gay American
pornographic movies.
He has starred in over fifty porn movies, many directed by Chi Chi LaRue
. He has worked for Falcon Studios, Catalina Video
, and Studio 2000
and Hothouse
. In 1991, he won "Best Newcomer" at the Adult Erotic Gay Video Awards. In 1994, he won "Best Sex Scene" for his scene in Grease Guns. Shaw is HIV+.
In 1991 Shaw collaborated with a New York based fine artist Mark Beard to produce a limited edition book named Aiden. Then it wasn't until 1996, that Shaw wrote his semi-autobiographical novel, Brutal. Also, in 1996, The Bad Press released a collection of his poetry, If Language at the Same Time Shapes and Distorts Our Ideas and Emotions, How Do We Communicate Love?. This was followed by two novels, Boundaries, and Wasted, and then an a best selling autobiographical account of an eight-year period named My Undoing (Love in the Thick of Pornography, prostitution
, Sex and Love). Along side his work in writing and porn, he has produced two albums; Aiden Shaw's Whatever, and Nina Silvert does Aiden Shaw.
In 2006 Shaw completed an MA in Creative and LIfe Writing at Goldsmiths University of London.
Pornographic actor
A pornographic actor/actress or a porn star is a person who appears in pornographic film. Most actors appear nude in films...
, who appears in gay American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
pornographic movies.
He has starred in over fifty porn movies, many directed by 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 :...
. He has worked for Falcon Studios, Catalina Video
Catalina Video
Catalina Video is an award-winning production house of gay pornography, founded in 1978 by William Higgins. The company was primarily a distributor for Nova Studios in 1982. In 1987, Scott Masters was hired as its head of production, and he began making films for the studio...
, and Studio 2000
Studio 2000
Studio 2000 is a gay pornographic film studio based in San Francisco, California. It was founded in 1992 by producer Scott Masters and director John Travis. It is currently owned by two former Falcon Entertainment executives who purchased the studio in April 2006 upon the retirement of Masters and...
and Hothouse
Hothouse
Hothouse or Hot House or Hot house may refer to:* A heated greenhouse* "Hot House" , a jazz standard* Hot House , a 1995 album by musician Bruce Hornsby* Hot House...
. In 1991, he won "Best Newcomer" at the Adult Erotic Gay Video Awards. In 1994, he won "Best Sex Scene" for his scene in Grease Guns. Shaw is HIV+.
In 1991 Shaw collaborated with a New York based fine artist Mark Beard to produce a limited edition book named Aiden. Then it wasn't until 1996, that Shaw wrote his semi-autobiographical novel, Brutal. Also, in 1996, The Bad Press released a collection of his poetry, If Language at the Same Time Shapes and Distorts Our Ideas and Emotions, How Do We Communicate Love?. This was followed by two novels, Boundaries, and Wasted, and then an a best selling autobiographical account of an eight-year period named My Undoing (Love in the Thick of Pornography, prostitution
Prostitution
Prostitution is the act or practice of providing sexual services to another person in return for payment. The person who receives payment for sexual services is called a prostitute and the person who receives such services is known by a multitude of terms, including a "john". Prostitution is one of...
, Sex and Love). Along side his work in writing and porn, he has produced two albums; Aiden Shaw's Whatever, and Nina Silvert does Aiden Shaw.
In 2006 Shaw completed an MA in Creative and LIfe Writing at Goldsmiths University of London.
Awards and nominations
- 1991 Grabby AwardsGrabby AwardsGrabby Awards , are presented annually in Chicago to honor work done in the gay pornography industry. The awards are sponsored by Grab Magazine, a free weekly that describes itself as "Chicago's premier LGBT publication." The Grabby Awards and Grab Magazine are owned and operated by Grabbys, LLC....
winner of Best Newcomer. - 1994 Grabby Awards winner of Best Sex Scene in "Grease Guns" (Studio 2000Studio 2000Studio 2000 is a gay pornographic film studio based in San Francisco, California. It was founded in 1992 by producer Scott Masters and director John Travis. It is currently owned by two former Falcon Entertainment executives who purchased the studio in April 2006 upon the retirement of Masters and...
) with Daryl Brock, Chip DanielsChip DanielsChip 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...
and Sean Davis. - 2004 Grabby AwardsGrabby AwardsGrabby Awards , are presented annually in Chicago to honor work done in the gay pornography industry. The awards are sponsored by Grab Magazine, a free weekly that describes itself as "Chicago's premier LGBT publication." The Grabby Awards and Grab Magazine are owned and operated by Grabbys, LLC....
winner of Best Duo Sex Scene with Tag AdamsTag AdamsTag Adams , is the stage name of a pornographic actor appearing in gay pornography.- Awards :...
in "Perfect Fit" (Hot House EntertainmentHot House EntertainmentHot House Entertainment is a San Francisco-based gay pornography studio founded in 1993 by director Steven Scarborough. The company has several video lines and web properties. In 2002 Scarborough was honored at the GayVN Awards where he was inducted into the Hall of Fame; he also earned a spot on...
).
Videography
- Addiction 1
- Addiction 2
- The Backroom
- Disconnected
- Grease Guns
- Backdoor Studs
- More Catalina Studs
- Palm Springs Paradise
- Roll in the Hay
- Wet and Wild
- Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Published works
- Brutal (Millivres Books, 1996) ISBN 1-873741-24-3
- If Language at the Same Time Shapes and Distorts Our Ideas and Emotions, How Do We Communicate Love? (The Bad Press, 1997) ISBN 0-9517233-4-0
- Boundaries (Brighton: Millirowler Group, 1999) ISBN 1-873741-48-0
- Wasted (Brighton: Millivres Prowler Group, 2002) ISBN 1-902852-34-6
- My Undoing: Love in the Thick of Sex, Drugs, Pornography, and Prostitution (New York: Carroll & Graf, 2006) ISBN 0-7867-1743-2
- Sordid Truths: Selling My Innocence for a Taste of Stardom (Alyson Books, 2009) ISBN 1-59350-137-4
See also
- Adult Erotic Gay Video Awards (Grabbys)
- Discontinued gay pornography awardsDiscontinued gay pornography awardsThe following are awards for gay pornography including ones that are no longer given. The list is organized by award and by year for each award.-GayVN Awards:The GAYVN Awards are presented annually to honor work done in the gay pornography industry...
- Gay Erotic Video AwardsGay Erotic Video AwardsThe Gay Erotic Video Awards were awarded annually for gay and bisexual pornography by the Gay Video Guide , a pocket-sized newsstand magazine that catered primarily to fans...
- 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...
- List of British pornographic actors
- List of gay porn magazines
- List of gay porn movie studios
- List of Grabby recipients
- List of male performers in gay porn films