Since the demise of the legendaryJohn Holmes in March 1988, theshort, mustachioed, heavyset Ron Jeremy has assumed the mantle as thenumber one U.S. male star of adult cinema. However, don't confuse Ronwith the similar looking mustachioed 1970/'80s adult film star,Harry Reems, who has long sinceretired from the adult film industry. Portly Ron is not blessed withfilm star looks and a chiseled six-pack (a decidedly unchiseled 12- or18-pack would be more like it) - his appeal and talents lie in otherareas (which happen to be in his long 'member' measuring nearly 10inches, erect!) and his "regular guy" appearance and amazing endurancein front of the camera have undoubtedly contributed to his phenomenalsuccess in an industry notorious for dumping those men who can'tperform on cue.

He's also one of the very few adult film stars to make the jump intomainstream cinema, with minor appearances in movies such asReindeer Games (2000),Detroit Rock City (1999) andShokeinin (1999).He was born Ron Jeremy Hyatt on March 12, 1953, in New York City andgraduated from Cardozo High School (Queens, NY) in 1971, attained amasters degree from Queens College and then commenced specialeducational teaching in the New York City area. In 1978, a girlfriendsent his photo off to "Playgirl" magazine for appearance in its "BoyNext Door" pages. It was an understatement to say that Ron was delugedwith female fan mail, and letters of interest from adult filmmakers!

Beginning in 1979, he has appeared in well over 800 adult feature filmsincludingInside Seka (1980),Debbie Does Dallas Part II (1981),Terms of Endowment (1986)Lust of Blackula (1987),21 Hump Street (1988) andNatural Born Thrillers (1994).At 50+ years of age, the charismatic and often comedic Ron Jeremy isstill appearing in front of the camera in adult films and he'sdefinitely attained iconic status in the adult entertainment industryand beyond.