James Deen
Encyclopedia
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.
subculture. A native of Pasadena, California
, he later worked at a local Starbucks
before entering the pornographic industry.
He has dated the pornographic actress Joanna Angel
.
Deen has a devoted fan-following among teenage girls, a demographic which in not typically associated with the pornography industry. He attempts to cultivate his fan base through frequent blogging and activity on twitter
.
In 2009, he was named the "Male Performer of the Year" by Adult Video News. He is the youngest person to have won the title.
United States
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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...
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.
Biography
Performing in pornographic films was Deen's ambition since he was in primary school. Though he is now on good terms with his parents, Deen moved out of their home before he turned 18 and was briefly homeless. At that time he was drawn to the Gutter punkGutter punk
A gutter punk is a homeless or transient individual who displays a variety of specific physical traits and characteristics that often, but not always, are associated with the punk subculture...
subculture. A native of Pasadena, California
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
, he later worked at a local Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks Corporation is an international coffee and coffeehouse chain based in Seattle, Washington. Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse company in the world, with 17,009 stores in 55 countries, including over 11,000 in the United States, over 1,000 in Canada, over 700 in the United Kingdom, and...
before entering the pornographic industry.
He has dated the pornographic actress Joanna Angel
Joanna Angel
Joanna Angel is an American alternative pornographic actress, director and writer of adult films. She used her real first name of Joanna for her stage name.-Early life:...
.
Career
After entering the pornographic industry he initially worked with older female performers. Deen's appearance has been described as "normal guy" or "slightly skate-punk". Dean, who has appeared in approximately 2000 films, has made over $20,000 per month from his performances and describes himself as "overpaid". He is best known for producing what is known as "female-friendly" pornography, although he also performs in more hardcore productions, as well.Deen has a devoted fan-following among teenage girls, a demographic which in not typically associated with the pornography industry. He attempts to cultivate his fan base through frequent blogging and activity on twitter
Twitter
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.
In 2009, he was named the "Male Performer of the Year" by Adult Video News. He is the youngest person to have won the title.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | XRCO Awards XRCO awards The XRCO Awards are given by the X-Rated Critics Organization annually to people working in adult entertainment. Some of the works and workers are inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame during the awards.The XRCO online archive is missing results prior to 1993... |
Unsung Swordsman |
| XRCO Awards XRCO awards The XRCO Awards are given by the X-Rated Critics Organization annually to people working in adult entertainment. Some of the works and workers are inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame during the awards.The XRCO online archive is missing results prior to 1993... |
Best On-Screen Chemistry (Joanna Angel Joanna Angel Joanna Angel is an American alternative pornographic actress, director and writer of adult films. She used her real first name of Joanna for her stage name.-Early life:... ) |
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| 2009 | AVN Awards AVN Awards The AVN Awards are movie awards sponsored and presented by the American adult video industry trade magazine AVN to honor exceptional performance in various aspects of the creation and marketing of American pornographic movies. They are called the "Oscars of porn"... |
Male Performer of the Year |
| XBIZ Award XBIZ Award XBIZ Awards are given annually to honor "individuals, companies, performers and products that play an essential part in the growth and success of adult entertainment". Organized by the adult industry trade magazine XBIZ, the awards were first given in 2003... s |
Male Performer of the Year | |
| 2010 | XBIZ Awards | Male Performer of the Year |