Ron Jeremy

Next to Tom Byron there is hardly a more recognizable face in American porn than Ron Jeremy's. He is the mainstream-approved poster boy of the industry that nurtured his talents for more than two decades. The New York native has starred in more than 1700 adult flicks and has directed about 250 of them (including the notorious John Wayne Bobbitt vehicle "Uncut"). Thanks to his impressive manhood (close to 10 inches) Ron landed his first porn gig in 1978 after his girlfriend had sent a nude picture of his to Playgirl magazine. Pre-porn Ron had worked as an actor, high school teacher and waiter. As an actor he had secured roles in plays based on Nikolai Gogol's and Oscar Wilde's writings.

The Ron Jeremy of today is a far stretch from the well-built hunk that was pictured in Playgirl. Now he's a corpulent little figure who gets by with the occasional appearance in hardcore romps. Ron Jeremy has long ago become a cult figure, a living inside joke doomed to repeat the ultimate cameo role in numerous mainstream movies (e.g. "Ronin", "Detroit Rock City") and trashy B-flicks (e.g. "The Toxic Avenger Part 4") till the end of his days...