Steve Holmes | |
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 Holmes in 2019 | |
| Born | (1961-03-23)23 March 1961 (age 64) Sibiu, Romania |
| Occupation | Pornographic actor |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse | Sylvia[1] |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Genre | Vlog |
| Subscribers | 99 thousand |
| Views | 40 million |
| Last updated: 26 April 2025 | |
| Website | steveholmesporn |
Steve Holmes (born 23 March 1961) is a Romanianpornographic actor, producer and director. He has received several adult industry awards, including theAVN Award for Male Foreign Performer of the Year in 2005 and 2006.[2] In 2017, Holmes was inducted into theAVN Hall of Fame.[2]
Holmes was born toTransylvanian Saxon parents inSibiu, Romania.[3] In the summer of 1968, while on holiday in Bulgaria, Holmes and his family crossed the Turkish border.[3] Upon arrival at the German Embassy inIstanbul, they soughtpolitical asylum.[3] Holmes eventually returned to Romania to visit family.[3]
After dropping out of school, Holmes began working in fashion.[4] He eventually became anassistant buyer for several clothing stores.[4] While attending a computer show inMunich, he decided to enter the tech industry.[4] On 1 January 1986, Holmes started working as asales representative for anIT company.[4] He continued to work in the tech industry for several years.[5]
Holmes spent most of 1996 attempting to break into theadult film industry with little success.[6] Prior to performing in porn, Holmes sought permission from his wife.[6] On 22 November 1996, he performed in his first pornographic scene inDortmund, Germany.[6] The scene was part of anamateur series calledHave a Wish.[6] Holmes wasn't compensated for the shoot.[3] 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 actorJohn Holmes.[4][7]
In 2001, Holmes won theNINFA Award for Best Supporting Actor at theBarcelona International Erotic Film Festival.[8] That same year, he metManuel Ferrara on a shoot forRocco Siffredi.[9] After hitting it off, the two went on to produce the film seriesEuro Girls Never Say No andThe Pussy Is Not Enough.[9][10] In 2003, Holmes performed in over 280 scenes.[9] That same year, Holmes became one of five charter directors for Platinum X Pictures; other notable directors includedJewel De'Nyle,Michael Stefano and Ferrara.[11][12]
In 2004, Holmes received theXRCO Award for Unsung Swordsman.[13] He also received theAVN Award for Male Foreign Performer of the Year for two consecutive years in 2005 and 2006.[14][15] In 2006, Holmes signed a directing deal with Mach 2 Entertainment to direct one film a month.[16] In late 2007, he performed in his first scene featuringbondage forKink.com.[6] He developed the sitePublic Disgrace with fellow performerPrincess Donna.[6] In May 2020, Holmes launched his own website, which features an archive of over 3,000 scenes he's performed in throughout his career.[17]
In 2017, Holmes and his wife celebrated 26 years of marriage.[6] He currently resides in California.[17] He is close friends with directorsGreg Lansky andMike Adriano.[18]
While shooting a scene forPublic Disgrace inBarcelona, Holmes andPrincess Donna were arrested by local authorities.[1] The two were released shortly after.[1]
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| Year | Nominated work and artist | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2003 | Funky Fetish Horror Show | Best Actor (Video) | Nominated | [19] |
| 2004 | Katsumi's Affair | Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production | Won | [20] |
| 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 | [14] |
| 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 | [15] |
| 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 | [21] |
| 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 | [22] |
| Steve Holmes | Male Foreign Performer of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | Bra Busters | Best Double-Penetration Sex Scene | Nominated | [23] |
| Tori Black Nymphomaniac | Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production | Won | ||
| 2012 | Anal Fanatic 2 | Best Double-Penetration Scene | Nominated | [24] |
| 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 | [25] |
| 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 | [26] |
| Savannah's Secret | Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | Climax | Best Anal Sex Scene | Nominated | [27] |
| 2016 | Ass Worship 16 | Best Double Penetration Sex Scene | Nominated | [28] |
| 2017 | One I Lust | Best Actor | Nominated | [2][29] |
| 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 | [30] |
| 2021 | The Insatiable Emily Willis | Best Double-Penetration Sex Scene | Won | [31] |
| Move Over, Linda Blair | Most Outrageous Sex Scene | Won | ||
| 2023 | Gianna 4 You | Best Tag-Team Sex Scene | Won | [32] |
| Year | Nominated work and artist | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Steve Holmes | Favorite Male Star | Nominated | [33] |
| Year | Nominated work and artist | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Steve Holmes | Best Actor | Nominated | [34] |
| 2020 | Best Male Performer | Nominated | [35] | |
| 2022 | Best Male Actor | Nominated | [36] |
| Year | Nominated work and artist | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2001 | Eternal Love | Best Supporting Actor | Won | [8] |
| Year | Nominated work and artist | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2012 | Steve Holmes | Foreign Male Performer of the Year | Nominated | [37] |
| 2013 | Steve Holmes | Foreign Male Performer of the Year | Nominated | [38] |
| 2014 | I Am Asa Akira 2 | Best Sex Scene – Non-Feature Release | Nominated | [39] |
| 2015 | V for Vicki | Best Sex Scene – Non-Feature Release | Nominated | [40] |
| 2017 | Sexbots: Programmed For Pleasure | Best Sex Scene – Feature Release | Nominated | [41] |
| 2018 | Pump My Ass Full of Cum 4 | Best Sex Scene – Gonzo Release | Nominated | [42] |
| 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 | [43][44] |
| 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 | [45] | ||
| 2020 | Ministry of Evil | Best Actor – Taboo-Themed Release | Nominated | [46] |
| 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 | [47] |
| Year | Nominated work and artist | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2004 | Steve Holmes | Unsung Swordsman | Won | [13] |
| Mason's Dirty Tricks | Best Three-Way Sex Scene | Won | ||
| 2017 | One I Lust | Best Actor | Nominated | [48] |
| 2019 | Steve Holmes | Hall of Fame | Won | [49] |
| 2020 | Male Performer of the Year | Nominated | [50] | |
| Unsung Swordsman of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 2021 | Male Performer of the Year | Nominated | [51] |
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