Johnny Keyes
Encyclopedia
Johnny Keyes is an African American
pornographic actor
. He is among the earliest African American
porn stars. He was also a boxer
prior to working in porn.
Keyes starred in the 1972 film
Behind the Green Door
in which he performed a 45 minute sex scene with Marilyn Chambers
. He also performed in films in the Swedish Erotica series during the 1980s.
Keyes is a member of the AVN Hall of Fame
and the XRCO Hall of Fame
.
In the 1979 film Hardcore, there is a character named Big Dick Blaque based on him.
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
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...
. He is among the earliest African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
porn stars. He was also a boxer
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
prior to working in porn.
Keyes starred in the 1972 film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
Behind the Green Door
Behind the Green Door
Behind the Green Door is a 1972 feature-length pornographic film, widely considered one of the genre's "classic" pictures. It was the first hardcore film widely released in the United States. It was the first feature-length film directed by the Mitchell brothers and starred Marilyn Chambers...
in which he performed a 45 minute sex scene with Marilyn Chambers
Marilyn Chambers
Marilyn Chambers was an American pornographic actress, exotic dancer, model, actress and vice-presidential candidate...
. He also performed in films in the Swedish Erotica series during the 1980s.
Keyes is a member of the AVN Hall of Fame
AVN Hall of Fame
This is a list of members of the AVN Hall of Fame. The AVN Hall of Fame honors the legends of the adult entertainment industry.- AVN Hall of Fame members :[Top]| style="vertical-align:top; width:15px;"|...
and the XRCO Hall of Fame
XRCO Hall of Fame
XRCO Hall of Fame lists some of the most notable adult entertainment works and workers. The list is managed by X-Rated Critics Organization and inducted annually during the XRCO awards.-Actors:* 1985 John C...
.
In the 1979 film Hardcore, there is a character named Big Dick Blaque based on him.