Steve Holmes (actor)

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Steve Holmes
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Holmes in 2019
Born (1961-03-23) 23 March 1961 (age 63)
Sibiu, Romania
Occupation Pornographic actor
Years active1996–present
SpouseSylvia [1]
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Last updated: 7 August 2024
Website steveholmesporn.com

Steve Holmes (born 23 March 1961) is a Romanian pornographic actor, producer and director. He has received several adult industry awards, including the AVN Award for Male Foreign Performer of the Year in 2005 and 2006. [3] In 2017, Holmes was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame. [3]

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Early life

Holmes was born to Transylvanian Saxon parents in Sibiu, Romania. [4] In the summer of 1968, while on holiday in Bulgaria, Holmes and his family crossed the Turkish border. [4] Upon arrival at the German Embassy in Istanbul, they sought political asylum. [4] Holmes eventually returned to Romania to visit family. [4]

After dropping out of school, Holmes began working in fashion. [5] He eventually became an assistant buyer for several clothing stores. [5] While attending a computer show in Munich, he decided to enter the tech industry. [5] On 1 January 1986, Holmes started working as a sales representative for an IT company. [5] He continued to work in the tech industry for several years. [6]

Career

Holmes (front right) on set for the film Da Vinci Load Minda, Steve Holmes, Lena Juliette on Set With Da Vinci Load 2.jpg
Holmes (front right) on set for the film Da Vinci Load

Holmes spent most of 1996 attempting to break into the adult film industry with little success. [7] Prior to performing in porn, Holmes sought permission from his wife. [7] On 22 November 1996, he performed in his first pornographic scene in Dortmund, Germany. [7] The scene was part of an amateur series called Have a Wish. [7] Holmes wasn't compensated for the shoot. [4] While giving an interview, he was instructed by a reporter to adopt the stage name "Steve Holmes" due to his similar appearance to that of actor John Holmes. [5] [8]

In 2001, Holmes won the NINFA Award for Best Supporting Actor at the Barcelona International Erotic Film Festival. [9] That same year, he met Manuel Ferrara on a shoot for Rocco Siffredi. [10] After hitting it off, the two went on to produce the film series Euro Girls Never Say No and The Pussy Is Not Enough. [10] [11] In 2003, Holmes performed in over 280 scenes. [10] That same year, Holmes became one of five charter directors for Platinum X Pictures; other notable directors included Jewel De'Nyle, Michael Stefano and Ferrara. [12] [13]

In 2004, Holmes received the XRCO Award for Unsung Swordsman. [14] He also received the AVN Award for Male Foreign Performer of the Year for two consecutive years in 2005 and 2006. [15] [16] In 2006, Holmes signed a directing deal with Mach 2 Entertainment to direct one film a month. [17] In late 2007, he performed in his first scene featuring bondage for Kink.com. [7] He developed the site Public Disgrace with fellow performer Princess Donna. [7] In May 2020, Holmes launched his own website, which features an archive of over 3,000 scenes he's performed in throughout his career. [18]

Personal life

In 2017, Holmes and his wife celebrated 26 years of marriage. [7] He currently resides in California. [18] He is close friends with directors Greg Lansky and Mike Adriano. [19]

While shooting a scene for Public Disgrace in Barcelona, Holmes and Princess Donna were arrested by local authorities. [1] The two were released shortly after. [1]

Awards

List of accolades received by Steve Holmes
Total number of wins and nominations
Totals1756
AVN Awards
YearNominated work and artistCategoryResultRef.
2003Funky Fetish Horror Show Best Actor (Video)Nominated [20]
2004Katsumi's AffairBest Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot ProductionWon [21]
Acid DreamsBest Couples Sex Scene – VideoNominated
2 Dicks in 1 Chick 2Best Three-Way Sex Scene – VideoNominated
Mason's Dirty Trixxx 2Best Three-Way Sex Scene – VideoNominated
2005Gilvert 5Best Anal Sex SceneNominated [15]
The Pussy Is Not Enough 2Best Three-Way Sex SceneNominated
Steve Holmes Male Foreign Performer of the Year Won
2006Steve HolmesMale Foreign Performer of the YearWon [16]
Cum Guzzlers 4Best Three-Way Sex SceneNominated
Sex Fiends 2Best Three-Way Sex SceneNominated
2007Outnumbered 4Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot ProductionWon [22]
2008Fashionistas Safado: BerlinBest Group Sex SceneNominated
Rich Little BitchBest Group Sex SceneNominated
Slutty and Sluttier 3Best Group Sex SceneNominated
2009Butthole Whores 2Best Anal Sex SceneNominated
2010Ass Worship 11Best Group Sex SceneNominated [23]
Steve HolmesMale Foreign Performer of the YearNominated
2011Bra BustersBest Double-Penetration Sex SceneNominated [24]
Tori Black NymphomaniacBest Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot ProductionWon
2012Anal Fanatic 2Best Double-Penetration SceneNominated [25]
Bad Girls 5Best Double-Penetration SceneNominated
Bra Busters 2Best Double-Penetration SceneNominated
Savanna Samson Is the MasseuseBest Supporting ActorNominated
2013Anal Boot CampBest Double Penetration Sex SceneNominated [26]
Anal InvitationBest Double Penetration Sex SceneNominated
Voracious Best Supporting Actor Nominated
Asa Akira To the LimitMost Outrageous Sex SceneNominated
2014I Am Asa Akira 2Best Double Penetration Sex SceneNominated [27]
Savannah's SecretBest Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot ProductionNominated
2015ClimaxBest Anal Sex SceneNominated [28]
2016Ass Worship 16Best Double Penetration Sex SceneNominated [29]
2017One I LustBest ActorNominated [3] [30]
My DPBest Double Penetration Sex SceneNominated
Flesh Hunter 13Best Group Sex SceneNominated
One I LustBest Three-Way Sex Scene – B/B/GNominated
Steve HolmesHall of Fame InducteeWon
MILFs, Old Men and Young WhoresMost Outrageous Sex SceneNominated
2020Angela White: Dark SideBest Gangbang SceneWon [31]
2021The Insatiable Emily WillisBest Double-Penetration Sex SceneWon [32]
Move Over, Linda BlairMost Outrageous Sex SceneWon
2023Gianna 4 YouBest Tag-Team Sex SceneWon [33]
F.A.M.E. Awards
YearNominated work and artistCategoryResultRef.
2007Steve HolmesFavorite Male StarNominated [34]
NightMoves Awards
YearNominated work and artistCategoryResultRef.
2019Steve HolmesBest ActorNominated [35]
2020Best Male PerformerNominated [36]
2022Best Male ActorNominated [37]
NINFA Awards
YearNominated work and artistCategoryResultRef.
2001Eternal LoveBest Supporting ActorWon [9]
XBIZ Awards
YearNominated work and artistCategoryResultRef.
2012Steve HolmesForeign Male Performer of the YearNominated [38]
2013Steve HolmesForeign Male Performer of the YearNominated [39]
2014I Am Asa Akira 2Best Sex Scene – Non-Feature ReleaseNominated [40]
2015V for VickiBest Sex Scene – Non-Feature ReleaseNominated [41]
2017Sexbots: Programmed For PleasureBest Sex Scene – Feature ReleaseNominated [42]
2018Pump My Ass Full of Cum 4Best Sex Scene – Gonzo ReleaseNominated [43]
Anal Savages 2Best Sex Scene – Gonzo ReleaseNominated
Stags & VixensBest Sex Scene – Vignette ReleaseNominated
Steve HolmesForeign Male Performer of the YearWon
2019Dirty GrandpaBest Actor – Comedy ReleaseNominated [44] [45]
Dirty GrandpaBest Sex Scene – Comedy ReleaseNominated
My Dad, Your DadBest Sex Scene – Taboo ReleaseNominated
Joanna Angel Gangbang: As Above, So BelowBest Sex Scene – Taboo ReleaseNominated
Steve HolmesForeign Male Performer of the YearWon
XBIZ Legacy AwardWon [46]
2020Ministry of EvilBest Actor – Taboo-Themed ReleaseNominated [47]
Ministry of EvilBest Sex Scene – Taboo-ThemedNominated
Slut Puppies 14Best Sex Scene – GonzoNominated
2021ThanksSwinging DayBest Sex Scene – Virtual RealityNominated [48]
XRCO Awards
YearNominated work and artistCategoryResultRef.
2004Steve HolmesUnsung SwordsmanWon [14]
Mason's Dirty TricksBest Three-Way Sex SceneWon
2017One I LustBest ActorNominated [49]
2019Steve HolmesHall of FameWon [50]
2020Male Performer of the YearNominated [51]
Unsung Swordsman of the YearNominated
2021Male Performer of the YearNominated [52]

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