Colby Keller | |
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Born | Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S. | October 18, 1980
Other names | Colby |
Alma mater | University of Houston, Texas Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) [1] |
Richard John Sawka II (born October 18, 1980), better known as Colby Keller, is an American visual artist and pornographic actor. His career in porn film started in 2004 [2] at Sean Cody and subsequently expanded to include such studios as Cocksure Men, Randy Blue, Titan Men, Falcon, CockyBoys and Men.com. Keller has also appeared in the short Zolushka, a queer retelling of Cinderella, and in the popular series Capitol Hill, both by the cult filmmaker Wes Hurley. [3] [4]
Born October 18, 1980, in Michigan, [2] [ better source needed ] Colby Keller was raised in Texas [5] where he graduated from the University of Houston with a bachelor's degree in anthropology. In addition, he is a graduate of The Maryland Institute College of Art, with a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in visual and performing arts. [6]
During his time performing in gay porn, Keller continued to work as an artist. His two most notable art projects are Pieces of Eight and Everything But Lenin, both collaborative performance pieces. Pieces of Eight involved multiple projects and multiple collaborations while Everything But Lenin involved giving away all of his earthly possessions with the exception a large metal plaque of Lenin and was precipitated by an eviction notice presented to residents of his Baltimore apartment complex in March 2014. Those who took part received a signed certificate as project participants. [7]
In addition to his porn performances and art projects, Keller appeared in a series of sex advice videos [8] (titled In Bed With Colby Keller) for Manhunt. [9] The series ran from 2012 until 2014 and resulted in 62 videos. [10]
In 2012, Keller appeared in a masquerade-themed music video for the song "After Dark", by dance artists Undercover. [11] And, in his 2013 music video for "Cannibal", Natti Vogel enlisted Keller to play a hooded witch to his tempted Hansel in a recreation of Hansel and Gretel. [12]
In 2013, Keller collaborated with artist Cameron Stalheim on a project called Myth as Object, which resulted in a 2014 exhibit as Stalheim's MFA graduating thesis at the Maryland Institute College of Art. [13] Keller's body was cast in silicone to create a thirty-foot long merman sculpture in his likeness. [14]
In 2014, Keller sold his belongings and began a project Colby Does America, composed of porn scenes filmed across every state in the United States. [15]
In 2016, Keller was presented the Cybersocket Web Award for Best Personality. [16] He is a featured model in the 2016 Spring/Summer Vivienne Westwood Mirror the World campaign. [17]
In 2017, he appeared in two episodes of the third season of EastSiders .[ citation needed ]
Keller is a communist who credits his communist beliefs to a strict Christian upbringing with the Assemblies of God. [18] [19] [20]
Keller voted for Donald Trump in the 2016 United States presidential election, stating, "I'm going to vote for Trump! I think he's a destabilizing force ... I don't support or endorse any of Trump’s policies. I just think it'll escalate the problem, which is the best we can hope for." [21] [ better source needed ]
Year | Title | Production company |
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2004 | Solo | Sean Cody |
2005 | Alabama Takedown | Joe Gage |
2007 | Solo | Randy Blue |
2008 | Leo Giamani | Randy Blue |
2009 | XXX | Falcon |
2009 | Naked Kombat | Kink |
2010 | Samuel Colt | Cocksure Men |
2010 | Tales From Last Summer | Dragon Media |
2010 | Laid Off | Falcon |
2010 | Depths of Desire | Falcon |
2011 | The Other Side of Aspen VI: Angelo Marconi | Falcon |
2011 | Bold Moves | Falcon |
2011 | Indiscretion | Falcon |
2011 | Late Night Hit | Hard Friction |
2011 | The Sauna | Men.com |
2011 | Alone on the Range | Raging Stallion |
2011 | Golden Gate 2: Ashley Ryder | Naked Sword |
2012 | Cole Streets | Cocksure Men |
2012 | MILK IT | Treasure Island Media |
2012 | The Boardroom | Men.com |
2012 | Lousy Artist | Men.com |
2012 | Secret Rendez-Vous | Men.com |
2012 | The Vandal | Men.com |
2012 | Dirty Director | Dragon Media |
2013 | A Thing of Beauty: Part One | CockyBoys |
2013 | A Thing of Beauty: Free To Be Me | CockyBoys |
2013 | A Thing of Beauty: The Gift | CockyBoys |
2013 | Talk To Me | CockyBoys |
2013 | Armed Forces Physical | Dragon Media |
2013 | Cowboys Part 1 | Falcon |
2013 | Releasing Nerves | Men.com |
2013 | Dream Team | Naked Sword |
2013 | Relentless | Raging Stallion |
2014 | XXXMas Special: Colby Keller & Tayte Hanson | CockyBoys |
2014 | Gay of Thrones Part 4 | Men.com |
2014 | Colby Does Maryland | Colby Does America |
2014 | Zolushka | |
2015 | Capitol Hill | HuffPost |
2015 | Premiere: BCALLA FW15 Collection Colby Does NY | CockyBoys/Colby Does America |
2016 | High Maintenance | HBO |
2017 | EastSiders | Netflix |
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