Rex Chandler
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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 adult magazines before his agent suggested he try adult films. A heterosexual, he put in his contract that he would perform strictly as a gay-for-pay
sexual top and performed under the name "Rex Chandler". His first film A View To A Thrill proved so successful that he was awarded Best Newcomer and went on to film several more adult films, between 1989 and 1991. Films containing scenes of Chandler were released up until 1995. He eventually retired from the industry and became a part time actor and photographer. He took a role spoofing his adult persona in the 1995 film Man of the Year
and was also cast in a bit role in the 1995 film The Doom Generation
by independent director Gregg Araki
. In 1996, scenes filmed earlier were released as a solo film titled Rex: One-on-One, which went on to win "1996 Best Gay Solo Video".
Chandler also starred in the New York production of the stage play Making Porn by playwright Ronnie Larsen
in 1996 as the character Jack Hawk.
His real name is Paul Fow.
Currently he is married.
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 appeared in gay
Gay
Gay is a word that refers to a homosexual person, especially a homosexual male. For homosexual women the specific term is "lesbian"....
adult films.
Chandler was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan
Mount Clemens, Michigan
Mount Clemens is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 17,312. It is the county seat of Macomb County.-Early history:...
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 adult magazines before his agent suggested he try adult films. A heterosexual, he put in his contract that he would perform strictly as a gay-for-pay
Gay-for-pay
Gay-for-pay describes male or female actors, pornographic stars, or sex workers who self-identify as heterosexual but who are paid to act or perform as homosexual professionally. The term has also applied to other professions and even companies with the same core concerns and criticism in place...
sexual top and performed under the name "Rex Chandler". His first film A View To A Thrill proved so successful that he was awarded Best Newcomer and went on to film several more adult films, between 1989 and 1991. Films containing scenes of Chandler were released up until 1995. He eventually retired from the industry and became a part time actor and photographer. He took a role spoofing his adult persona in the 1995 film Man of the Year
Man of the Year (1995 film)
Man of the Year is a mockumentary written, directed by, and starring Dirk Shafer. The film is a fictionalized account of Shafer's reign as Playgirl magazine's 1992 "Man of the Year" and his struggle with reconciling his public persona as a sex symbol to women with his identity as a gay man...
and was also cast in a bit role in the 1995 film The Doom Generation
The Doom Generation
The Doom Generation is a film by director Gregg Araki. Released in 1995, it stars Rose McGowan, James Duval and Johnathon Schaech as two teenagers and a 21-year-old punk drifter who become involved in a ménage à trois. It is the second of a trilogy of films known as the Teenage Apocalypse Trilogy,...
by independent director Gregg Araki
Gregg Araki
Gregg Araki is an American independent filmmaker. He is involved in New Queer Cinema.-Early life:Araki was born in Los Angeles but grew up in Santa Barbara, California...
. In 1996, scenes filmed earlier were released as a solo film titled Rex: One-on-One, which went on to win "1996 Best Gay Solo Video".
Chandler also starred in the New York production of the stage play Making Porn by playwright Ronnie Larsen
Ronnie Larsen
Ronnie Larsen is a playwright and film director specializing in writing plays about sex.His play Making Porn was based on the real lives of porn stars and in production was notable for casting porn actors. Productions have starred Blue Blake, Rex Chandler and Ryan Idol.In 1997 Larsen made a...
in 1996 as the character Jack Hawk.
His real name is Paul Fow.
Currently he is married.
Select videography
- The Doom GenerationThe Doom GenerationThe Doom Generation is a film by director Gregg Araki. Released in 1995, it stars Rose McGowan, James Duval and Johnathon Schaech as two teenagers and a 21-year-old punk drifter who become involved in a ménage à trois. It is the second of a trilogy of films known as the Teenage Apocalypse Trilogy,...
(1995) (as Paul Fow) .... Pat - Man of the YearMan of the Year (1995 film)Man of the Year is a mockumentary written, directed by, and starring Dirk Shafer. The film is a fictionalized account of Shafer's reign as Playgirl magazine's 1992 "Man of the Year" and his struggle with reconciling his public persona as a sex symbol to women with his identity as a gay man...
(1995) .... Rex Chandler - Blonde Heaven (1995) .... Al Missirian
- Rage and Honor (1992) .... Band member
- Heat in the Night (1989) (V)
- Made for You (1989)
- Manrammer (1989) .... Tom Kent
- A View to a Thrill (1990)
- Cocktales (1989)
See also
- List of pornographic movie studios
- List of male performers in gay porn films