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{{Infobox adult biography
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| name = Peter North
| name = Peter North
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| hair_color = Black
| hair_color = Black
| race = White
| race = White
| alias =
| alias = Matt Ramsey, Al Brown
| number_of_films =2583 as actor<br>61 as director
| number_of_films =2583 as actor<br>61 as director
| website = [http://peternorth.me www.peternorth.com]
| website = [http://peternorth.me www.peternorth.com]
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In a 1996 interview published in North's hometown newspaper, the [[Halifax Chronicle-Herald]], he stated that he was "discovered" while modeling athletic wear at a private party in Los Angeles in the early '80s. A man within the adult industry, whom North did not name, attended the party, was impressed by North's physique and gave him his business card.
In a 1996 interview published in North's hometown newspaper, the [[Halifax Chronicle-Herald]], he stated that he was "discovered" while modeling athletic wear at a private party in Los Angeles in the early '80s. A man within the adult industry, whom North did not name, attended the party, was impressed by North's physique and gave him his business card.


North states that he "entered the adult business in the spring of 1984 by accident. I was approached to do it but never really contemplated it or even thought I would be in the adult business".<ref name=refmyspace /> Initially, North performed in [[gay pornography]] under the name Matt Ramsey.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://business.avn.com/articles/AVNONLINE-FEATURE-200608-Straight-Guy-for-the-Queer-Eye-Porn-Sites-featuring-heteroguys-are-the-hottest-thing-in-gay-adult-entertainment-but-at-what-cost-to-the-gay-community-50449.html |title= Straight Guy for the Queer Eye: Porn Sites featuring heteroguys are the hottest thing in gay adult entertainment - but at what cost to the gay community? |publisher=business.avn.com |accessdate=2010-08-14|date=2006-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://business.avn.com/articles/Rusty-Nailed-Porn-stud-Tim-Rusty-talks-about-his-new-site-TimRusty-com-and-why-extreme-content-is-so-hot-50335.html |title= Rusty Nailed: Porn stud Tim Rusty talks about his new site, TimRusty.com, and why "extreme" content is so hot. |publisher=business.avn.com |accessdate=2010-08-14|date= 2006-07-24 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://business.avn.com/articles/Bijou-Theater-Shines-Spotlight-on-Rick-Donovan-24365.html |title= Bijou Theater Shines Spotlight on Rick Donovan |publisher=business.avn.com |accessdate=2010-08-14|date =2008-01-04|author= G. Zisk Rice}}</ref> He later transitioned to straight pornography.
North states that he "entered the adult business in the spring of 1984 by accident. I was approached to do it but never really contemplated it or even thought I would be in the adult business" "I took care of myself and I really used to work on my body so I knew I had the look, especially when I sized up the competition". Ron Jeremy was popular, but he was hairy and getting fat. A lot of girls hated working with him. John Holmes was really scrawny looking. I became good friends with Greg Rome. We met on a porn set where we did solo pictures aimed at the gay crowd." <ref name=refmyspace /> Initially, North performed in [[gay pornography]] under the name Matt Ramsey.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://business.avn.com/articles/AVNONLINE-FEATURE-200608-Straight-Guy-for-the-Queer-Eye-Porn-Sites-featuring-heteroguys-are-the-hottest-thing-in-gay-adult-entertainment-but-at-what-cost-to-the-gay-community-50449.html |title= Straight Guy for the Queer Eye: Porn Sites featuring heteroguys are the hottest thing in gay adult entertainment - but at what cost to the gay community? |publisher=business.avn.com |accessdate=2010-08-14|date=2006-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://business.avn.com/articles/Rusty-Nailed-Porn-stud-Tim-Rusty-talks-about-his-new-site-TimRusty-com-and-why-extreme-content-is-so-hot-50335.html |title= Rusty Nailed: Porn stud Tim Rusty talks about his new site, TimRusty.com, and why "extreme" content is so hot. |publisher=business.avn.com |accessdate=2010-08-14|date= 2006-07-24 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://business.avn.com/articles/Bijou-Theater-Shines-Spotlight-on-Rick-Donovan-24365.html |title= Bijou Theater Shines Spotlight on Rick Donovan |publisher=business.avn.com |accessdate=2010-08-14|date =2008-01-04|author= G. Zisk Rice}}</ref> He later transitioned to straight pornography, though he continued to appear unbilled in several gay movies during the mid-to-late 1980's.


North has appeared in over 2000 adult films and also directed more than 70 movies (notably, his ''North Pole'' and ''Anal Addicts'' series), most of them between 1998 and 2007. He also produced over 20 movies, including 15 in the ''North Pole'' series. In 2001, he successfully launched his own production company, Northstar Associates.
North has appeared in over 2000 adult films and also directed more than 70 movies (notably, his ''North Pole'' and ''Anal Addicts'' series), most of them between 1998 and 2007. He also produced over 20 movies, including 15 in the ''North Pole'' series. In 2001, he successfully launched his own production company, Northstar Associates.
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
North dated fellow pornographic actress [[Jewel De'Nyle]] between 1998 and 2000.<ref>http://www.nndb.com/people/789/000025714/</ref>
North dated fellow pornographic actress [[Jewel De'Nyle]] between 1998 and 2000.<ref>http://www.nndb.com/people/789/000025714/</ref>


==Achievements, scandals and legacy==
==Achievements, scandals and legacy==
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In 1994, North had a book published, a guide to meeting and bedding beautiful women entitled ''Penetrating Insights''.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Penetrating-Insights-Peter-North/dp/1885591225 Amazon.com: Penetrating Insights: Books: Peter North]</ref>
In 1994, North had a book published, a guide to meeting and bedding beautiful women entitled ''Penetrating Insights''.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Penetrating-Insights-Peter-North/dp/1885591225 Amazon.com: Penetrating Insights: Books: Peter North]</ref>


Veteran [[Pornographic film actor|pornographic star]] [[Christy Canyon]] confirmed a long-standing rumor in her 2003 autobiography ''Lights, Camera, SEX!'', revealing that North does not like to have his hair touched during a scene, he states it causes him to lose his concentration.
Veteran [[Pornographic film actor|pornographic star]] [[Christy Canyon]] confirmed a long-standing rumor in her 2003 autobiography ''Lights, Camera, SEX!'', revealing that North does not like to have his hair touched during a scene, he states it causes him to lose his concentration. However, according to Canyon, North always encouraged her to perform analingus on him during their many scenes together, as this helped him achieve his explosive orgasms.


North is a member of the X-Rated Critics Organization ([[XRCO]]) and the Adult Video News ([[AVN (magazine)|AVN]]) Hall of Fame.<ref>[http://www.pornstaremart.com/-/porn_star_bio_movies/castid=189;tab=3.html/-E9D06BFC-AA1F-4F83-8828-E97F50D388BA Peter North. Pornstar Key Facts - AVN and XRCO Hall of Fame references listed]</ref>
North is a member of the X-Rated Critics Organization ([[XRCO]]) and the Adult Video News ([[AVN (magazine)|AVN]]) Hall of Fame.<ref>[http://www.pornstaremart.com/-/porn_star_bio_movies/castid=189;tab=3.html/-E9D06BFC-AA1F-4F83-8828-E97F50D388BA Peter North. Pornstar Key Facts - AVN and XRCO Hall of Fame references listed]</ref>

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Peter North
North attending the Exxxotica Adult Entertainment Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center on July 10, 2010.
Born
Alden Brown

(1957-05-11) 11 May 1957 (age 67)
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Other namesMatt Ramsey, Al Brown
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Websitewww.peternorth.com

Peter North (born Alden Joseph Brown on 11 May 1957) is a Canadian pornographic actor, director, dancer and producer.

Early life

North is originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He relocated to California in 1982,[1][2] where he resides in Newport Coast.

Career

In a 1996 interview published in North's hometown newspaper, the Halifax Chronicle-Herald, he stated that he was "discovered" while modeling athletic wear at a private party in Los Angeles in the early '80s. A man within the adult industry, whom North did not name, attended the party, was impressed by North's physique and gave him his business card.

North states that he "entered the adult business in the spring of 1984 by accident. I was approached to do it but never really contemplated it or even thought I would be in the adult business" "I took care of myself and I really used to work on my body so I knew I had the look, especially when I sized up the competition". Ron Jeremy was popular, but he was hairy and getting fat. A lot of girls hated working with him. John Holmes was really scrawny looking. I became good friends with Greg Rome. We met on a porn set where we did solo pictures aimed at the gay crowd." [2] Initially, North performed in gay pornography under the name Matt Ramsey.[3][4][5] He later transitioned to straight pornography, though he continued to appear unbilled in several gay movies during the mid-to-late 1980's.

North has appeared in over 2000 adult films and also directed more than 70 movies (notably, his North Pole and Anal Addicts series), most of them between 1998 and 2007. He also produced over 20 movies, including 15 in the North Pole series. In 2001, he successfully launched his own production company, Northstar Associates.

Peter North appeared as "The Pit Boss" in the music video for the song "Been To Hell" by the rap rock band Hollywood Undead, along with pornographic performer Britney Beth (also known as Bibi Jones).

According to North's official website, he chose his stage name because "Your penis is also referred to as 'Your Peter' and when you are erect, it faces North. Plus, I am from the North."[6]

Personal life

North dated fellow pornographic actress Jewel De'Nyle between 1998 and 2000.[7]

Achievements, scandals and legacy

North became involved in the U.S. government's 1986 investigation of Traci Lords' under-age involvement in the industry. Lords was under-age when she made most of her movies, including several sex scenes with North. The government eventually dropped the investigation.

In 1994, North had a book published, a guide to meeting and bedding beautiful women entitled Penetrating Insights.[8]

Veteran pornographic star Christy Canyon confirmed a long-standing rumor in her 2003 autobiography Lights, Camera, SEX!, revealing that North does not like to have his hair touched during a scene, he states it causes him to lose his concentration. However, according to Canyon, North always encouraged her to perform analingus on him during their many scenes together, as this helped him achieve his explosive orgasms.

North is a member of the X-Rated Critics Organization (XRCO) and the Adult Video News (AVN) Hall of Fame.[9]

"Peter North Stars" is the name of a competition-level, New York-based hockey team which is sponsored by North.[10]

Kenny Gallo incident

In his memoir, Breakshot: A Life in the 21st Century American Mafia, Kenny Gallo recounts an altercation with North, which arose from North having starred as a bottom in homosexual pornographic films. Gallo contended that North was very sensitive about that particular period of his life and wished to keep it secret. Gallo claimed he had received threatening phone calls from North in which he had said Gallo "would pay" if he spread the information further. Gallo then set up a meeting with North in person to discuss the matter further. Gallo brought some back-up in the form a "tattooed Nazi drug dealer" named "Speedy". Gallo and Speedy met up with North and threatened North with grievous bodily harm to his face and genitals. Gallo claims he in the heat of the moment reached in his pocket for a knife but was stopped by Speedy before using it.[11]

Photography project

In 2004, North was featured in a book and film project, Thinking XXX by photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders who took photographs of 30 stars of adult movies, each pair of photographs in the same pose, clothed and nude. The film of the same name, which was made for HBO, chronicled Greenfield-Sanders' photography of his subjects, and includes interviews with them.

Awards

  • 1990 F.O.X.E Male Fan Favorite[12]
  • 1991 F.O.X.E Male Fan Favorite[12]
  • 1992 F.O.X.E Male Fan Favorite[12]
  • 1998 AVN Best Group Scene - Video for Gluteus to the Maximus[13]

References

  1. ^ a b c Peter North's Official Bio
  2. ^ a b MySpace.com - Peter North
  3. ^ "Straight Guy for the Queer Eye: Porn Sites featuring heteroguys are the hottest thing in gay adult entertainment - but at what cost to the gay community?". business.avn.com. 2006-08-01. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
  4. ^ "Rusty Nailed: Porn stud Tim Rusty talks about his new site, TimRusty.com, and why "extreme" content is so hot". business.avn.com. 2006-07-24. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
  5. ^ G. Zisk Rice (2008-01-04). "Bijou Theater Shines Spotlight on Rick Donovan". business.avn.com. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
  6. ^ Frequently Asked Questions for the Cumshot Legend Peter North
  7. ^ http://www.nndb.com/people/789/000025714/
  8. ^ Amazon.com: Penetrating Insights: Books: Peter North
  9. ^ Peter North. Pornstar Key Facts - AVN and XRCO Hall of Fame references listed
  10. ^ Official site of Peter North Stars, the hockey team
  11. ^ Gallo, Kenny (1990). Breakshot: A Life in the 21st Century American Mafia. Phoenix Books. p. 336-340. ISBN 978-1597776158.
  12. ^ a b c "Adult Video Awards", CanBest.com. Retrieved January 26, 2007.
  13. ^ "Past AVN Award Winners". Retrieved 2008-01-26.

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