Shane Diesel
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| Born | July 28, 1963 [1] Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Other names | Blackzilla, Shane 'Saul' Diesel, Big Shane, Shane D., Shane, Hudson, Mike Osuhor, Osuhor |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 214 lb (97 kg; 15.3 st) |
Shane Diesel is an American pornographic actor.
Diesel moved from Las Vegas, Nevada to Los Angeles, California at the age of 23 in pursuit of a career in bodybuilding. At the age of 28, he began posing solo for several magazines. After the events of 9/11, he received a huge paycut from his airline job and began his main venture into pornography.[2]
Diesel signed an exclusive performing contract with Digital Sin in 2005.[3] He eventually became known for his role as Blackzilla in several series produced by Hush Hush Entertainment. In January 2008, looking to pursue a career in directing, he retired from the role.[4]
In February 2008, Diesel signed an exclusive directing contract with Vengeance XXX, the ethnic line of New Sensations, to develop, star in and direct numerous titles and series. His directorial debut for the company was the title, She Only Takes Diesel.[5]
Diesel and Ashlynn Brooke were jointly interviewed by AskMen in 2008 on how to audition for porn.[6][7]
[edit] Awards
- 2007 FAME Awards finalist - Favorite Male Star[8]
- 2008 XBIZ Awards nominee - Male Performer of the Year[9]
- 2008 XRCO Awards nominee - [10]
- 2009 Hot d'Or Awards nominee - Best American Male Performer[11]
- 2009 XBIZ Awards nominee - Male Performer of the Year[12]
- 2010 XBIZ Awards nominee - Male Performer of the Year[13]
- 2010 XFANZ Awards nominee - Male Star of the Year[14]
[edit] References
- ^ HDSIN Shane Diesel Mini-Bio
- ^ John Scura (2006-09-12). "Shane Diesel". XBIZ. http://www.xbiz.com/articles/80758/. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ Rhett Pardon (2005-03-21). "Digital Sin Signs Shane Diesel to Exclusive Contract". XBIZ. http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=7991. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ Tod Hunter (2008-01-17). "Hush Hush Entertainment Retires Shane Diesel as Blackzilla". XBIZ. http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=89176. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ Steve Javors (2008-02-26). "Vengeance XXX Signs Shane Diesel to Direct". XBIZ. http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=90605. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ Tod Hunter (2008-11-11). "Brooke, Diesel Tell AskMen.com 'How To Audition for Porn'". XBIZ. http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=101674. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ Ashlynn Brooke; Shane Diesel. "How To: Audition For A Porn". AskMen.com. http://www.askmen.com/money/how_to_400/436_how_to.html. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ Tod Hunter (2007-04-30). "2007 F.A.M.E. Awards Finalists Named". XBIZ. http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=22755. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ Steve Javors (2008-01-17). "2008 XBIZ Awards Official Nominees Announced". XBIZ. http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=88459. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ David Sullivan (2008-02-15). "XRCO Announces 2008 Awards Nominees". AVN. http://business.avn.com/articles/XRCO-Announces-2008-Awards-Nominees-23521.html. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ "Hot Video Announces Hot d'Or Awards Nominees, Venue". AVN. 2009-08-11. http://business.avn.com/articles/i-Hot-Video-i-Announces-Hot-d-Or-Awards-Nominees-Venue-355404.html. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ Tod Hunter (2008-12-03). "XBIZ Awards 2009 Official Nominees Announced". XBIZ. http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=102373. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ Steve Javors (2009-12-16). "XBIZ Announces Finalist Nominees for 2010 XBIZ Awards". XBIZ. http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=115720. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ Ariana Rodriguez (2010-05-05). "XFANZ Awards 2010 Unveiled, Official Nominees Announced". XBIZ. http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=120317. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
[edit] External links
- Shane Diesel Bio at IAFD.com
- Shane Diesel's Filmography at Adult Film Database
- Blackzilla - Shane Diesel's Official Site at Hush Entertainment
- Shane Diesel blog full of original stories
- Shane Diesel bio and movies
- Shane Diesel videos and images
- Shane Diesel at the Internet Movie Database
