Ryan Idol
Ryan Idol (born 10 August 1966)[1] is an American male pornographic actor who performed in gay pornographic movies in the 1990s[citation needed]. He has French, Irish, and Native-American ancestry.[1] Idol describes himself as "the creation of Marc Anthony Donais."[2]
Biography
In February 1989, Idol appeared as the "Man of the Month" centerfold in Playgirl under the name Marc Anthony Donais [citation needed]. This appearance launched his modeling career and introduced him to the adult film industry, in which he achieved notoriety and success under the name Ryan Idol[citation needed]. While Idol was working in the gay adult industry, escort service manager David Forest alleges that he managed Idol's career as an escort, with Idol allegedly bringing in $1,500 for a four hour session.[3]
On 20 March 1998, Idol was seriously injured after falling from a window of his third-floor apartment in New York City. His pelvis was broken and he suffered other injuries in the fall.[1] Idol has stated that he doesn't recall jumping but that "the drugs and alcohol took over."[4][5] Idol has retired from the adult industry but makes occasional public appearances at gay political and AIDS charity fund-raisers[citation needed].
In 1999, Idol starred in the play Making Porn.[6] Idol next played "Bill Tom" in the gay love story Scent of Rain, written by Mark Dunn.[2] Idol made his Broadway debut when he played the "Crisco Patron" in the Roundabout Theater Company's 2007 revival of Terrence McNally's The Ritz.[7]
Videography
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References
- ^ a b c IMDb bio at www.imdb.com, retrieved from www.imdb.com on September 16 2007
- ^ a b "Celebrity Buzz: Who's Who". Playbill.com. 2000-04-01. Retrieved 2007-12-18.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Enclan, Jake (2000-04-01). "Porn Again". FAB magazine. Retrieved 2007-12-17.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "TOP PORN STAR RE-CREATES SELF IN SOBE PLAY". Miami Herald. 1998-08-05.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Wockner, Rex (1998-08-17). "Quote/Unquote". Gay Today. Retrieved 2007-12-19.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Wong, Cherry (1999-04-21). "Idolatry". Seattle Weekly. Retrieved 2007-12-18.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Broadway.com Staff (2007-08-06). "Gay Porn Star Ryan Idol & Others Check Into The Ritz on Broadway". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2007-12-17.
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