Bobby Vitale

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Bobby Vitale
Briana Banks at AVN Awards 2004.jpg
Vitale on the right with his former girlfriend Briana Banks at the 2004 AVN Awards
Born
Gerald R. Forde

(1965-06-30)June 30, 1965
Santa Monica, California, United States
DiedAugust 29, 2017(2017-08-29) (aged 52)
Los Angeles, California, United States
Other namesJerry Forde
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Spouses
Tamara Bishop
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(m. 1986⁠–⁠1990)​
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(m. 1996⁠–⁠1999)​
Partner Briana Banks (2003–2006)

Bobby Vitale, (June 30, 1965 - August 29, 2017) [1] also known as "Jerry Forde", was an American pornographic actor of Mexican/ Irish descent. He entered the adult film industry in 1995 and had performed in over 418 titles. His filmography included films directed by John Leslie. [2] Vitale has directed two adult films.

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Personal life

Vitale was married to fellow porn actor Nikki Tyler from 1996 to 1998. [3] He appeared in scenes with her. [4] They subsequently got divorced, and Vitale later became engaged to Briana Banks in 2003, before they split up in 2006. [5]

Vitale was the victim of a car accident in 2004 that left him with a smashed pelvis, crushed urethra and having to use a wheelchair and a colostomy bag temporarily. [6]

Having retired in the mid 2000s, Vitale ran a body shop in Southern California for several years. [7] He claimed to be ready to make a comeback to the porn industry in 2011, but nothing ever came of this. [8]

He died on August 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California, aged 52. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "Bobby Vitale | Actor, Director". IMDb .
  2. ↑ Joseph W. Slade Flesh Need Not be Mute: The Pornographic Videos of John Leslie" Wide Angle 19.3 (1997): 115 - 148
  3. ↑ "Nikki Tyler". IMDb.
  4. ↑ "Reviews > Bobby Sox, starring Nikki Tyler". AllSexReviews. 2000-04-25. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
  5. ↑ "Briana Banks talks about the most traumatic scene she ever shot, and why she took a break from porn for a while". 15 April 2019.
  6. ↑ "Left for Dead in a Ralph's Parking Lot After a Car Accident, Bobby Vitale Making a Comeback?". May 15, 2016.
  7. ↑ Fayner, Scott (August 30, 2006). "WHERE'S BOBBY VITALE? HERE HE IS!!".
  8. ↑ Girl, Gossip (June 23, 2011). "Look Who is Back!".
  9. ↑ "Bobby Vitale | Actor, Director". IMDb .
  10. ↑ "XRCO Awards Not Stolen - The Show Goes On Anyway". AVN . 2000-03-20. Retrieved 2013-12-28.
  11. ↑ "2001 Winners". AVN . Archived from the original on 2013-12-31. Retrieved 2013-12-28.


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