Chris Ward (director)

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Chris Ward
NationalityAmerican
OccupationFilm director
Known forCo-founded Raging Stallion Studios
Notable work
Arabesque, Porn Star Is Born, Grunts

Chris Ward is a gay pornographic film director [1] from the United States.[ citation needed ] He co-founded Raging Stallion Studios with JD Slater in 1999.[ citation needed ] Ward sold Raging Stallion to AEBN in 2009 and retired from the Adult Industry.

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Ward has directed over 150 films, including such major movies as Arabesque, Porn Star Is Born, Grunts, Sexus, and Manifesto. [1] His work before starting Raging Stallion included directing films for Hot House Entertainment and Falcon Studios. [1] In 2008, Raging Stallion purchased High Octane Studios, making Ward's company one of the largest (if not the largest) all male erotic companies in the United States.[ citation needed ]

Awards and nominations

Partial videography

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