Steve Holmes (actor)

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

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

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
Totals 17 56
AVN Awards
Year Nominated work and artist Category Result Ref.
2003 Funky Fetish Horror Show Best Actor (Video) Nominated [20]
2004 Katsumi's Affair Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production Won [21]
Acid Dreams Best Couples Sex Scene – Video Nominated
2 Dicks in 1 Chick 2 Best Three-Way Sex Scene – Video Nominated
Mason's Dirty Trixxx 2 Best Three-Way Sex Scene – Video Nominated
2005 Gilvert 5 Best Anal Sex Scene Nominated [15]
The Pussy Is Not Enough 2 Best Three-Way Sex Scene Nominated
Steve Holmes Male Foreign Performer of the Year Won
2006 Steve Holmes Male Foreign Performer of the Year Won [16]
Cum Guzzlers 4 Best Three-Way Sex Scene Nominated
Sex Fiends 2 Best Three-Way Sex Scene Nominated
2007 Outnumbered 4 Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production Won [22]
2008 Fashionistas Safado: Berlin Best Group Sex Scene Nominated
Rich Little Bitch Best Group Sex Scene Nominated
Slutty and Sluttier 3 Best Group Sex Scene Nominated
2009 Butthole Whores 2 Best Anal Sex Scene Nominated
2010 Ass Worship 11 Best Group Sex Scene Nominated [23]
Steve Holmes Male Foreign Performer of the Year Nominated
2011 Bra Busters Best Double-Penetration Sex Scene Nominated [24]
Tori Black Nymphomaniac Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production Won
2012 Anal Fanatic 2 Best Double-Penetration Scene Nominated [25]
Bad Girls 5 Best Double-Penetration Scene Nominated
Bra Busters 2 Best Double-Penetration Scene Nominated
Savanna Samson Is the Masseuse Best Supporting Actor Nominated
2013 Anal Boot Camp Best Double Penetration Sex Scene Nominated [26]
Anal Invitation Best Double Penetration Sex Scene Nominated
Voracious Best Supporting Actor Nominated
Asa Akira To the Limit Most Outrageous Sex Scene Nominated
2014 I Am Asa Akira 2 Best Double Penetration Sex Scene Nominated [27]
Savannah's Secret Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production Nominated
2015 Climax Best Anal Sex Scene Nominated [28]
2016 Ass Worship 16 Best Double Penetration Sex Scene Nominated [29]
2017 One I Lust Best Actor Nominated [3][30]
My DP Best Double Penetration Sex Scene Nominated
Flesh Hunter 13 Best Group Sex Scene Nominated
One I Lust Best Three-Way Sex Scene – B/B/G Nominated
Steve Holmes Hall of Fame Inductee Won
MILFs, Old Men and Young Whores Most Outrageous Sex Scene Nominated
2020 Angela White: Dark Side Best Gangbang Scene Won [31]
2021 The Insatiable Emily Willis Best Double-Penetration Sex Scene Won [32]
Move Over, Linda Blair Most Outrageous Sex Scene Won
2023 Gianna 4 You Best Tag-Team Sex Scene Won [33]
F.A.M.E. Awards
Year Nominated work and artist Category Result Ref.
2007 Steve Holmes Favorite Male Star Nominated [34]
NightMoves Awards
Year Nominated work and artist Category Result Ref.
2019 Steve Holmes Best Actor Nominated [35]
2020 Best Male Performer Nominated [36]
2022 Best Male Actor Nominated [37]
NINFA Awards
Year Nominated work and artist Category Result Ref.
2001 Eternal Love Best Supporting Actor Won [9]
XBIZ Awards
Year Nominated work and artist Category Result Ref.
2012 Steve Holmes Foreign Male Performer of the Year Nominated [38]
2013 Steve Holmes Foreign Male Performer of the Year Nominated [39]
2014 I Am Asa Akira 2 Best Sex Scene – Non-Feature Release Nominated [40]
2015 V for Vicki Best Sex Scene – Non-Feature Release Nominated [41]
2017 Sexbots: Programmed For Pleasure Best Sex Scene – Feature Release Nominated [42]
2018 Pump My Ass Full of Cum 4 Best Sex Scene – Gonzo Release Nominated [43]
Anal Savages 2 Best Sex Scene – Gonzo Release Nominated
Stags & Vixens Best Sex Scene – Vignette Release Nominated
Steve Holmes Foreign Male Performer of the Year Won
2019 Dirty Grandpa Best Actor – Comedy Release Nominated [44][45]
Dirty Grandpa Best Sex Scene – Comedy Release Nominated
My Dad, Your Dad Best Sex Scene – Taboo Release Nominated
Joanna Angel Gangbang: As Above, So Below Best Sex Scene – Taboo Release Nominated
Steve Holmes Foreign Male Performer of the Year Won
XBIZ Legacy Award Won [46]
2020 Ministry of Evil Best Actor – Taboo-Themed Release Nominated [47]
Ministry of Evil Best Sex Scene – Taboo-Themed Nominated
Slut Puppies 14 Best Sex Scene – Gonzo Nominated
2021 ThanksSwinging Day Best Sex Scene – Virtual Reality Nominated [48]
XRCO Awards
Year Nominated work and artist Category Result Ref.
2004 Steve Holmes Unsung Swordsman Won [14]
Mason's Dirty Tricks Best Three-Way Sex Scene Won
2017 One I Lust Best Actor Nominated [49]
2019 Steve Holmes Hall of Fame Won [50]
2020 Male Performer of the Year Nominated [51]
Unsung Swordsman of the Year Nominated
2021 Male Performer of the Year Nominated [52]

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