Vince Vouyer
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Vince Vouyer, born John LaForme on June 1, 1966, in Lowell, Massachusetts
, United States
, is a pornographic actor
(porn star) and director
. He is sometimes credited as Vince, Vince Voyeur, Vince Voyer or Vince Voyuer.
Vouyer moved to Los Angeles, California in 1989. He spent his first years in the western U.S. as a fork lift mechanic by day, and an adult strip dancer by night.
He became involved in making pornographic movies after meeting porn starlet Alicia Rio
at a party. He appeared in his first sex scene on March 13, 1994. He has appeared in over 1,000 adult films since his debut in 1994.
When Vouyer first entered porn, he was known for several years for his very long hair, large penis size and chiseled body. These days he keeps a short hairstyle.
For many years, he worked mainly for Anabolic
and Diabolic
, porn companies that are connected to each other. After leaving Anabolic/Diabolic, he directed his own line of videos for Red Light District Video
. Red Light District is the company that distributed the Paris Hilton
porn video titled 1 Night in Paris
. A scene directed by Vince Vouyer was featured in the special features on the 1 Night in Paris DVD, and was also included in the VHS version. Vouyer left Red Light District in 2005 then sued Red Light District and the owner David Joseph who then settled out of court, paid Vouyer an undisclosed amount of money and returned all Vouyer's content to him. Vouyer then launched Vouyer Media with partner Steve Orenstein.
Founded in late 2005, Vouyer Media produced gonzo DVDs shot in widescreen HD
. Vouyer Media's stable of directors is headed up by Vince Vouyer and contract actor/director Jack Napier.
After less than 12 months in business, the new company's Breakin' 'Em In #9 won the AVN Award for Best Pro-Am Release on January 13 at the 24th Annual AVN
Awards Show, hosted by Jessica Drake
at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The movie also earned Best Anal Sex Scene - Video for Vouyer and Amy Ried
. Other awards received during the company's first year include the Nightmoves Fans' Choice Award For Best New Production Company, and the Beverly Hills Outlook Award for Best Gonzo Release (for The Gauntlet).
Vince Vouyer also has mainstream exposure because he sponsors some mixed martial arts fighters. The fighters he sponsors wear a logo on their clothing that advertises Vouyer's website.
Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. According to the 2010 census, the city's population was 106,519. It is the fourth largest city in the state. Lowell and Cambridge are the county seats of Middlesex County...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, is a pornographic actor
Pornographic actor
A pornographic actor/actress or a porn star is a person who appears in pornographic film. Most actors appear nude in films...
(porn star) and director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
. He is sometimes credited as Vince, Vince Voyeur, Vince Voyer or Vince Voyuer.
Vouyer moved to Los Angeles, California in 1989. He spent his first years in the western U.S. as a fork lift mechanic by day, and an adult strip dancer by night.
He became involved in making pornographic movies after meeting porn starlet Alicia Rio
Alicia Rio
Alicia Rio is a porn star.She is a regular contributor to Beverly Hills Outlook, a biweekly review of the arts and culture in Southern California, where she reviews adult films.-Awards:...
at a party. He appeared in his first sex scene on March 13, 1994. He has appeared in over 1,000 adult films since his debut in 1994.
When Vouyer first entered porn, he was known for several years for his very long hair, large penis size and chiseled body. These days he keeps a short hairstyle.
For many years, he worked mainly for Anabolic
Anabolic Video
Anabolic Video is an American pornographic movie studio headquartered in Chatsworth, California. The studio was a pioneer of gonzo pornography, and is considered one of the most successful gonzo producers.-History:...
and Diabolic
Diabolic Video
Diabolic Video Productions is an American pornographic movie studio headquartered in Chatsworth, California. The company was originally a sister-studio of Anabolic Video...
, porn companies that are connected to each other. After leaving Anabolic/Diabolic, he directed his own line of videos for Red Light District Video
Red Light District Video
Red Light District Video is an American pornographic film studio headquartered in Chatsworth, California.-History:The company was founded in 2001 by industry veteran Dion Giarrusso and his half-brother David Joseph, who co-owned the company. Giarrusso had previously worked as general manager of...
. Red Light District is the company that distributed the Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton
Paris Whitney Hilton is an American businesswoman, heiress, and socialite. She is a great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton . Hilton is known for her controversial participation in a sex tape in 2003, and appearance on the television series The Simple Life alongside fellow socialite and childhood...
porn video titled 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...
. A scene directed by Vince Vouyer was featured in the special features on the 1 Night in Paris DVD, and was also included in the VHS version. Vouyer left Red Light District in 2005 then sued Red Light District and the owner David Joseph who then settled out of court, paid Vouyer an undisclosed amount of money and returned all Vouyer's content to him. Vouyer then launched Vouyer Media with partner Steve Orenstein.
Founded in late 2005, Vouyer Media produced gonzo DVDs shot in widescreen HD
High-definition video
High-definition video or HD video refers to any video system of higher resolution than standard-definition video, and most commonly involves display resolutions of 1,280×720 pixels or 1,920×1,080 pixels...
. Vouyer Media's stable of directors is headed up by Vince Vouyer and contract actor/director Jack Napier.
After less than 12 months in business, the new company's Breakin' 'Em In #9 won the AVN Award for Best Pro-Am Release on January 13 at the 24th Annual AVN
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...
Awards Show, hosted by 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...
at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The movie also earned Best Anal Sex Scene - Video for Vouyer and Amy Ried
Amy Ried
Amy Ried is an American pornographic actress.Born on April 15 1985-Early life:Ried has distant French Cajun, German, and Amerindian heritage...
. Other awards received during the company's first year include the Nightmoves Fans' Choice Award For Best New Production Company, and the Beverly Hills Outlook Award for Best Gonzo Release (for The Gauntlet).
Vince Vouyer also has mainstream exposure because he sponsors some mixed martial arts fighters. The fighters he sponsors wear a logo on their clothing that advertises Vouyer's website.
Honors
- AVN Award 1996 - Best Couples Sex Scene for his work opposite Jenna JamesonJenna JamesonJenna 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."...
in Conquest - AVN Award 1996 - Most Outrageous Sex Scene in Shock with Shayla LaVeauxShayla LaVeauxShayla 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:...
and T.T. Boy. - AVN Award 1997 - Best Group Sex Scene with Christy CanyonChristy Canyon- External links :...
, Tony TedeschiTony TedeschiTony Tedeschi is an American pornographic movie actor.Before his pornography career, he worked as a deejay at the Foxy Lady strip club in Providence...
, and Steven St. CroixSteven St. CroixSteven 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....
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