Ron Jeremy

The New York born owes some of his success to a girlfriend who submitted one of his pictures to Playgirl magazine for the "Boy Next Door" feature back in 1978. Ron Jeremy had secured roles in plays written by Oscar Wilde and Nikolai Gogol, but the opportunity of acting was too strong to resist. The man they call the "hedgehog" has become Pornstar Top of All-Time. Ron Jeremy's appeal is broad, far wider than that of any other porn star. Perhaps it's due to the fact that his frame and personality is that of a regular Joe, blessed beyond belief with the perfect outlook on his industry. And if there was ever a doubt of his tremendous appeal to mainstream media, the number of stars that rush to take pictures with him is impressive: Axl Rose, Robin Williams, Jay Leno, Samuel L. Jackson and Helena Christensen are just some examples.
And if that were not enough, a look at the long line of would-be interviewers spoke volumes as we caught up with him on his promotional tour for his film: Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy. Nominated for Best Documentary of the Year by the Chicago Film Critics Association, the film is indeed hilarious and informative. It even avoids the easy way out and offers a good dose of insight into an industry that is subject to both adulation and criticism. Ron Jeremy has starred in over 1,700 movies and has directed over 250. He also served as a technical advisor on 9 ½ Weeks and Boogie Nights.