Steven St. Croix
Steven St. Croix (born Ben Banks;[1] February 24, 1968) is an American pornographic actor and director.[3] In 2013, he received a NightMoves Lifetime Achievement Award.[4] St. Croix has made several mainstream appearances, including a music video for Gloria Estefan and the 2004 film The Girl Next Door.[1]
Steven St. Croix | |
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St. Croix at the 2013 XBIZ Awards | |
| Born | Ben Banks[1] February 24, 1968 Ames, Iowa, United States[2] |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Political party | Libertarian |
Early life edit
St. Croix was born in Connecticut.[2] Raised as a Jehovah's Witness, he grew up in a "very religious, strict" household.[5] At 18, he had his first sexual experience.[5] St. Croix attended vocational school to become a mason.[2] He also worked in telemarketing and adult video sales prior to his porn career.[2]
Career edit
St. Croix entered the adult film industry as a production assistant in December 1992.[1][6] While working on the film Deep Throat 6, he performed in his first scene after an actor failed to show up.[1][2] In 1995, St. Croix became the first male performer to sign an exclusive contract with Los Angeles–based studio Vivid Entertainment.[2]
St. Croix first left the industry in the late 1990s to pursue mainstream acting.[7][8] During this time, he took classes under an acting coach and learned improv from the comedy troupe Groundlings.[7] He also body doubled for Brian Bosworth, was an extra on Baywatch, and danced in music videos for Gloria Estefan and Jon Secada.[2] After struggling to pay his bills, he returned to acting in pornographic films.[8]
In 2005, he was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame.[9] St. Croix left the adult film industry again in late 2010, only to return in early 2012.[10] In February 2013, he published an e-book titled Porn Star: Everything You Want to Know and Are Embarrassed to Ask.[11]
Advocacy edit
St. Croix has spoken out against Measure B, a law that requires the use of condoms in all vaginal and anal scenes filmed in Los Angeles County.[12][13] He urged his fans to spread his NoToMeasureB public service announcements on social media on October 16, 2012.[12] Later that month, he received the Positive Image Award from the Free Speech Coalition for his work to "dispel the myths and misconceptions of the adult entertainment industry."[14] In April 2013, St. Croix appeared alongside former pornographic actor Danny Wylde on a HuffPost Live panel to debate Measure B.[15]
Personal life edit
While away from the adult film industry, St. Croix lived in Cannes, France, and ran a small art gallery.[11] He is an avid painter, primarily creating large-format acrylics. His work is heavily inspired by the expressionist movement. St. Croix describes his political views as "Libertarian with Republican business leanings."[5]
Select performances edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Ed & Red's Night Party | Himself | 1 episode | |
| 2001 | Moby Presents: Alien Sex Party | Santa | Cameo | |
| 2004 | The Girl Next Door | Karate Guy in Porn Film | Credited as Benjamin Banks | |
| 2005 | Pirates | Marco | ||
| 2008 | Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge | Marco | ||
| 2015 | Wanted | Sheriff Clayton |
Awards edit
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| Totals | 28 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Year | Result | Category | Nominated work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994[16] | Won | Best Group Sex Scene, Video | A Blaze of Glory |
| 1995[17] | Best Actor, Video | Chinatown | |
| Best Couples Sex Scene, Film | Dog Walker | ||
| 1996[18] | Best Supporting Actor, Film | Forever Young | |
| 1997[19] | Best Group Sex Scene, Film | The Show | |
| 1998[20] | Best Actor, Film | Bad Wives | |
| Best Anal Sex Scene, Film | |||
| 2004[21] | Best Supporting Actor, Film | Looking In | |
| Best Group Sex Scene, Film | |||
| 2005[22] | Honored | AVN Hall of Fame Inductee | — |
| 2013[23] | Won | Best Actor | Torn |
| 2015[24] | Wetwork | ||
| 2016[25] | Best Supporting Actor | Peter Pan XXX - An Axel Braun Parody |
| Year | Result | Category | Nominated work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994[26] | Won | Best Actor, Single Performance | Dog Walker |
| 2007[27][28][29] | Honored | XRCO Hall of Fame Inductee | — |
| 2013[30] | Won | Best Actor | Torn |
| Best Cumback | — | ||
| 2015[31] | Best Actor | Wetwork |
| Year | Result | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1995[32] | Won | Best Actor |
| 2004[33] | Best Actor (Editor's Choice) | |
| 2013[4] | Honored | NightMoves Lifetime Achievement Award |
| 2015[34] | Won | Best Male Performer (Editor's Choice) |
| Year | Result | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2012[14] | Won | Positive Image Award |
| Year | Result | Category | Nominated work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Won | Best Actor | Planet of the Babes |
| 2006[35] | Actor of the Year | The Prisoner | |
| 2007[36] | Wonderland |
| Year | Result | Category | Nominated work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015[37] | Won | Best Actor, Feature Movie | Wetwork |
| Year | Result | Category | Nominated work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013[38] | Won | Performer Comeback of the Year | — |
| Best Actor, Feature Movie | Torn | ||
| 2015[39] | Wetwork | ||
| 2016[40] | Best Actor | Wanted |
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Altucher, James (September 1, 2011). "From Porn Star to Painter". Business Insider. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g Barry Walters (July 15, 1996). "The making of a porn star". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
- ^ "LA porn producers consider moving due to new condom rules". CBS News. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
- ^ a b Bob Johnson (October 14, 2013). "NightMoves 2013 Award Winners Announced". XBIZ. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Interview With Steven St. Croix". HotMovies. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ Andersson, Acme (March 2005). . AVN. Archived from the original on March 18, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b Kernes, Mark (March 18, 2015). "Interview: 2015 Best Actor Steven St. Croix". AVN. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- ^ a b Lim, Gerrie (2006). In Lust We Trust: Adventures in Adult Cinema. Monsoon Books. p. 1984.
- ^ . March 18, 2005. Archived from the original on March 18, 2005. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
- ^ Mark Kernes (February 4, 2013). "2013 Best Actor: Steven St. Croix". AVN. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
- ^ a b Miller, Dan (February 15, 2013). "Steven St. Croix Talks Porn From Male Perspective in New E-Book". XBIZ. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
- ^ a b Neuwave, Robert (October 15, 2012). "Steven St. Croix Asks: What Are You Doing to Oppose Measure B?". AVN. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- ^ Palmer, Roxanne (September 15, 2012). "Fear And Latex In Los Angeles: Will The Porn Industry Be Forced To Use Condoms?". International Business Times. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- ^ a b "Recipients of Free Speech Coalition Awards Announced". AVN. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
- ^ Gray, Lila (April 22, 2013). "Measure B Debate Streams on Huffington Post". XBIZ. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- ^ . Archived from the original on January 18, 2014. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Adult Video News Award Winners - 1994". July 18, 1995. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
- ^ "Adult Video News Award Winners - 1995". January 8, 1996. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
- ^ "Adult Video News Award Winners - 1996". May 20, 1997. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
- ^ "AVN Awards - 1997". Retrieved August 18, 2014.
- ^ "2004 AVN Awards Winners". AVN. January 10, 2004. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
- ^ "2005 AVN Awards Show Winners Announced". AVN. January 8, 2005. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
- ^ "And Now... The 2013 AVN Award Winners!". AVN. January 23, 2013. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
- ^ "2015 AVN Awards Show - Winners Circle". AVN. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
- ^ "2017 AVN Awards". AVN. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ^ "Best of 1993-2002". Retrieved September 20, 2014.
- ^ "Hillary Scott Sets Record at 23rd XRCO Awards". AVN. April 6, 2007. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
- ^ "Hillary Scott Big Winner at XRCO Awards". XBIZ. April 6, 2007. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
- ^ "XRCO 2006 Award Categories, Nominations, And Winners". April 5, 2007. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
- ^ Warren, Peter (April 26, 2013). "2013 XRCO Award Winners Announced to Full, Raucous House". AVN. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
- ^ Warren, Peter. "XRCO Announces Winners of 2015 Awards". AVN. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ^ . NightMoves. Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
- ^ Dirty Bob (September 21, 2004). "Winners of the Nightmoves Entertainment Awards Announced". AVN. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
- ^ . NightMoves. Archived from the original on June 2, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ^ Thomas J. Stanton (April 19, 2006). "Adam Film World Announces Award Winners". AVN. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
- ^ Nelson X (March 29, 2007). "Adam Film World Announces Annual Award Winners". AVN. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
- ^ "XCritic Awards: The Best in Porn For 2014". XCritic.com. January 11, 2015. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
- ^ Miller, Dan (January 12, 2013). "2013 XBIZ Award Winners Announced". XBIZ. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
- ^ "XBIZ Award Winners". XBIZ. January 2015.
- ^ "XBIZ Awards - Winners". XBIZ. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
External links edit
- Steven St. Croix at IMDb
- Steven St. Croix at the Internet Adult Film Database
- Steven St. Croix at the Adult Film Database