Steve Holmes (actor)

Steve Holmes
Holmes in 2005
Born (1961-03-23) March 23, 1961
Sibiu, Romania
Nationality German
Occupation Pornographic actor
Years active 1996-present
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11.8 st)
Spouse(s) Sylvia[1]

Steve Holmes (born March 23, 1961) is the stage name of a Romanian-born German pornographic actor and director. He has received several adult industry awards, including the AVN Award for Male Foreign Performer of the Year in 2005 and 2006.[2] In 2017, Holmes was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame.[2]

Early life

Holmes was born to Transylvanian Saxon parents in Sibiu, Romania.[3] In the Summer of 1968, while on holiday in Bulgaria, Holmes and his family crossed the Turkish border.[3] Upon arrival at the Federal Republic of Germany in Istanbul, they sought political asylum.[3] Holmes eventually returned to Romania to visit family.[3]

After dropping out of school, Holmes began working in fashion.[4] He eventually became an assistant buyer for several clothing stores.[4] While attending a computer show in Munich, he decided to enter the tech industry.[4] On January 1, 1986, Holmes started working as a sales representative for an IT company.[4] He continued to work in the tech industry for several years.[5]

Career

Holmes (front right) on set for the film Da Vinci Load

Holmes spent most of 1996 attempting to break into the adult film industry with little success.[6] On November 22, 1996, he performed in his first pornographic scene in Dortmund, Germany.[6] The scene was part of an amateur series called Have a Wish.[6] Holmes wasn't compensated for the shoot.[3] While giving an interview, he was instructed by a reporter to adopt the stage name "Steve Holmes" due to his similar appearance to that of actor John Holmes.[4][7]

In 2001, Holmes won the NINFA Award for Best Supporting Actor at the Barcelona International Erotic Film Festival.[8] That same year, he met Manuel Ferrara on a shoot for Rocco Siffredi.[9] After hitting it off, the two went on to produce the film series Euro Girls Never Say No and The Pussy Is Not Enough.[9][10] In 2003, Holmes performed in over 280 scenes.[9] That same year, Holmes became one of five charter directors for Platinum X Pictures; other notable directors included Jewel De'Nyle, Michael Stefano, and Ferrara.[11][12]

In 2004, Holmes received the XRCO Award for Unsung Swordsman.[13] He also received the AVN Award for Male Foreign Performer of the Year for two consecutive years in 2005 and 2006.[14][15] In 2006, Holmes signed a directing deal with Mach 2 Entertainment to direct one film a month.[16] In late 2007, he performed in his first scene featuring bondage for Kink.com.[6] He developed the site Public Disgrace with fellow performer Princess Donna.[6]

Personal life

Prior to performing in porn, Holmes sought permission from his wife.[6] In 2017, the couple celebrated 26 years of marriage.[6] He is close friends with directors Greg Lansky and Mike Adriano.[17]

While shooting a scene for Public Disgrace in Barcelona, Holmes and Princess Donna were arrested by local authorities.[1] The two were released shortly after.[1]

Awards

List of accolades received by Steve Holmes
Total number of wins and nominations
Totals 9 13
AVN Awards
Year Result Award Film
2004[18] Won Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production Katsumi's Affair (with Katsumi)
2005[14] Won Male Foreign Performer of the Year N/A
2006[15] Won Male Foreign Performer of the Year N/A
2007[19] Won Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production Outnumbered 4
2010[20] Nominated Male Foreign Performer of the Year N/A
2011[21] Won Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production Tori Black Nymphomaniac (with Tori Black & Jazz Duro)
2014[22] Nominated Best Double Penetration Sex Scene I Am Asa Akira 2
Nominated Best Sex Scne in a Foreign-Shot Production Savannah's Secret
2015[23] Nominated Best Anal Sex Scene Climax
2016[24] Nominated Best Double Penetration Sex Scene Ass Worship 16
2017[25] Nominated Best Actor One I Lust
F.A.M.E. Awards
Year Result Award Film
2007[26] Nominated Favorite Male Star N/A
NINFA Awards
Year Result Award Film
2001[8] Won Best Supporting Actor Eternal Love
XBIZ Awards
Year Result Award Film
2012[27] Nominated Foreign Male Performer of the Year N/A
2013[28] Nominated Foreign Male Performer of the Year N/A
2014[29] Nominated Best Sex Scene - Non-Feature Release I Am Asa Akira 2
2015[30] Nominated Best Sex Scene - Non-Feature Release V for Vicki
2017[31] Nominated Best Sex Scene - Feature Release Sexbots: Programmed For Pleasure
2018[32] Won Foreign Male Performer of the Year N/A
XRCO Awards
Year Result Award Film
2004[13] Won Unsung Swordsman N/A
Won Best Three-Way Sex Scene Mason's Dirty Tricks
2017[33] Nominated Best Actor One I Lust

References

  1. 1 2 3 Warren, Peter (August 4, 2017). "Peril & 'Disgrace': An Adventure With Steve Holmes in Barcelona". AVN. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  2. 1 2 Shaulis, Sherri L. (July 30, 2018). "The Men of Porn: Gonzo Gods and Shot Callers". AVN. Retrieved September 29, 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Showbiz & Fun: Un star porno sibian a facut sex cu 1.600 de femei". Archived from the original on September 29, 2007.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Street, Sharon (December 28, 2016). "Class of 2017: The AVN Hall of Fame's Newest Inductees". AVN. Retrieved September 29, 2018.
  5. ↑ Tom (October 30, 2003). "Mein Name is Holmes, Steve Holmes! Das Interview". German-Adult-News.com. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Hunter, Tod (May 1, 2017). "Steve Holmes In His Own Words". AVN. Retrieved September 29, 2018.
  7. ↑ Pardon, Rhett (September 24, 2018). "Steve Holmes Takes Viewers 'Behind The Porn Scenes'". XBIZ. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  8. 1 2 "FICEB 2001 Awards". FICEB. Archived from the original on June 9, 2007. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
  9. 1 2 3 Tom (March 20, 2004). "Steve Holmes: Mr. Holmes exklusiv im zweiten Interview". German-Adult-News.com. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Steve Holmes's Titles". Evil Angel. Archived from the original on August 30, 2009. Retrieved May 28, 2009.
  11. ↑ Pike-Johnson, Heidi (November 10, 2003). "Manuel Ferrara Moves From Platinum X to Red Light District". AVN. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  12. ↑ Winter, Anne (August 22, 2007). "Red Light District". XBIZ. Retrieved April 26, 2009.
  13. 1 2 "Jules Jordan, Evil Angel, Elegant Angel, Wicked Pictures Capture XRCO Awards". AVN. August 19, 2004. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  14. 1 2 "2005 AVN Awards Show Winners Announced". AVN. January 8, 2005. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  15. 1 2 "2006 AVN Award Winners Announced". AVN. January 9, 2006. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  16. ↑ "Mach 2 Signs Steve Holmes to Directing Deal". AVN. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  17. ↑ Miller, Dan (June 18, 2015). "Q&A: Director Greg Lansky Discusses Blacked.com, Career". XBIZ. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  18. ↑ Pike-Johnson, Heidi (January 12, 2004). "Evil Angel, Wicked Pictures Big Winners at 2004 AVN Awards". AVN. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  19. ↑ "2007 AVN Award Winners Announced". AVN. January 14, 2007. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  20. ↑ "2010 AVN Nominees". AVN. Archived from the original on March 4, 2010. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  21. ↑ "AVN Announces the Winners of the 2011 AVN Awards". AVN. January 9, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  22. ↑ "2014 AVN Award Nominees". AVN. Archived from the original on January 26, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
  23. ↑ "2015 AVN Award Nominees". AVN. Archived from the original on November 25, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
  24. ↑ "2016 AVN Award Nominations". AVN. Archived from the original on September 4, 2018. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
  25. ↑ Pardon, Rhett (November 17, 2016). "XBIZ Announces Finalist Nominees for 2017 XBIZ Awards". XBIZ. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  26. ↑ Hunter, Tod (April 30, 2007). "2007 F.A.M.E Awards Finalists Name". XBIZ. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  27. ↑ "2012 XBIZ Award Nominees". Archived from the original on January 31, 2012. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  28. ↑ Johnson, Bob (February 14, 2013). "XRCO Awards Nominations Announced". XBIZ. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  29. ↑ "2014 XBIZ Award Nominees". XBIZ. Archived from the original on February 9, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
  30. ↑ Gray, Lila (November 12, 2014). "XBIZ Announces Movies & Production Nominees for 2015 XBIZ Awards". XBIZ. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  31. ↑ Pardon, Rhett (November 17, 2016). "XBIZ Announces Finalist Nominees for 2017 XBIZ Awards". XBIZ. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  32. ↑ Pardon, Rhett (January 19, 2018). "2018 XBIZ Awards Winners Announced". XBIZ. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  33. ↑ Bob Johnson (February 20, 2014). "XRCO Awards Nominations Announced". XBIZ. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
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