Thomas Joseph Strada (born May 13, 1967),[3] better known by his stage name Tommy Gunn, is an American pornographic actor and director. He has made several mainstream appearances, including an episode of Entourage and music videos for Buckcherry and Rilo Kiley. In 2016, Gunn was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame.
Tommy Gunn | |
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 Gunn in 2019 | |
| Born | Thomas Joseph Strada[1] May 13, 1967 Cherry Hill, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Other names | Thomas Gunn, Tommy Gun |
| Years active | 2004–present[2] |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
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Early life
editIn his early years, Tommy grew interested in sports, BMX bicycles, motorcycles, and soccer. Gunn was shy around girls until he noticed girls were interested in bigger and "buffer" guys, so he took up bodybuilding. He entered a "hot body" contest in a local bar, and although he lost the contest, a man offered him work as a stripper. For ten years, he worked as a dancer, traveling all over the world.
Career
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Beginning his career in pornographic films in 2004, Gunn was soon recognized as the 2005 AVN Best Male Newcomer award. He likewise received the 2006 AVN Best Supporting Actor for his role in Pirates and a second AVN Male Performer of the Year for 2007.
In 2007, Gunn appeared in the music video for "The Moneymaker" by American indie rock band Rilo Kiley.[4] He also appeared in the music video "Too Drunk" by the band Buckcherry. In 2010 Gunn appeared in an episode of Entourage.[5] In 2011 he had an uncredited role in Mommy & Me, a comedy film, directed by Jennifer James. In 2012 he appeared in the Louis Theroux documentary Twilight of the porn stars discussing the porn industry and his personal experiences within it. In 2014, he appeared in the horror film Wolves, directed by David Hayter.[1] He also had a small part in the 2017 movie Gangster land.
In 2009, Gunn directed and starred in a 3-D choose-your-own-adventure movie titled Cummin' At You 3D.[6]
Gunn appeared in about 2,500 videos in his pornographic career.[2]
Business ventures
editIn February 2012, he launched his own underwear line.[1]
Gunn appeared in an episode of the History Channel show, Pawn Stars, where he sold a zombie-proofed "zombie apocalypse" van for $11,000.[7]
Personal life
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Gunn's father is of Italian descent while his maternal grandfather was Chinese.[8][9] He was married to porn actress Rita Faltoyano from 2005 to 2008. When asked during an August 2007 interview if there was a romance between him and fellow porn star Ashlynn Brooke, Gunn's reply was, "I think we are becoming something more." Gunn and Brooke have since ended their relationship.[10]
Gunn has family in the Philadelphia area, including award-winning instructor of the ECCRSD Percussion Ensemble, Tom Harbora.
Awards and nominations
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- 2005 AVN Award – Best Male Newcomer[11]
- 2005 XRCO Award – New Stud[12]
- 2006 AVN Award – Best Couples Sex Scene (Video) – Porn Star (with Brittney Skye)[13]
- 2006 AVN Award – Best Supporting Actor (Video) – Pirates[13]
- 2006 Eroticline Award – Best International Actor[14]
- 2006 NightMoves Award – Best New Director (Fan's Choice)[15]
- 2007 AVN Award – Best Group Sex Scene (Film) – FUCK (with Carmen Hart, Katsuni, Kirsten Price, Mia Smiles, Eric Masterson, Chris Cannon & Randy Spears)[16]
- 2007 AVN Award – Best Oral Sex Scene (Film) – FUCK (with Ice LaFox, Eric Masterson, Marcus London & Mario Rossi)[16]
- 2007 AVN Award – Best POV Sex Scene – Jack's POV 2 (with Naomi)[16]
- 2007 AVN Award – Male Performer of the Year[16]
- 2007 XRCO Award – Male Performer of the Year[17]
- 2008 NightMoves Award – Best Male Performer (Fan's Choice)[18]
- 2009 NightMoves Hall of Fame inductee[19]
- 2011 NightMoves Award – Best Male Performer (Editor's Choice)[20]
- 2011 XBIZ Award – Male Performer of the Year[21]
- 2015 XBIZ Award – Best Scene - Couples-Themed Release – Untamed Heart (with Anikka Albrite)[22]
- 2016 AVN Hall of Fame inductee[23]
- 2018 XBIZ Award - Best Sex Scene — Vignette Release - Sacrosanct[24]
AVN Awards
edit| Year | Result | Category | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005[25] | Nominated | Best Group Sex Scene - Video (with Jessica Drake, Monica Sweetheart, Lezley Zen and Trevor Zen) | Eye of the Beholder |
| 2006[26][27] | Won | Best Sex Scene Coupling - Video (with Brittney Skye) | Porn Star |
| Nominated | Best Sex Scene Coupling - Film (with Jessica Drake) | Sold | |
| Nominated | Best Oral Sex Scene - Film (with Jessica Drake, Brad Armstrong and Chris Cannon) | Sold | |
| Nominated | Best Actor - Video | AGP: All Girl Protection | |
| 2007[28][29] | Won | Best Group Sex Scene - Film (with Carmen Hart, Katsumi, Kirsten Price, Mia Smiles, Eric Masterson, Chris Cannon and Randy Spears) | FUCK |
| Nominated | Best Three-Way Sex Scene (with Nikita Denise and Sandra Romain) | Nikita’s Extreme Idols | |
| Nominated | Best Sex Scene Coupling - Film (with Monique Alexander) | To Die For | |
| Won | Best POV Sex Scene (with Naomi) | Jack’s POV 2 | |
| Won | Best Oral Sex Scene - Film (with Eric Masterson, Marcus London and Mario Rossi) | FUCK | |
| Nominated | Best Anal Sex Scene - Video (with Sandra Romain) | Porno Revolution | |
| 2008[30] | Nominated | Best Couples Sex Scene - Video (with Jayna Oso) | Zen |
| Nominated | Best Couples Sex Scene - Film (with Tera Patrick) | Fashion Underground | |
| Nominated | Best Anal Sex Scene - Video (with Courtney Cummz) | Jack's Playground 34 | |
| Nominated | Male Performer of the Year | — | |
| Nominated | Best Supporting Actor - Video | Kill Jill | |
| 2009[31] | Nominated | Male Performer Of The Year | — |
| Nominated | Best Supporting Actor | Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge | |
| Nominated | Best POV Sex Scene (with Stoya) | Jack's POV 9 | |
| Nominated | Best POV Sex Scene (with Ashlynn Brooke) | Tommy Gunn: Point Blank POV | |
| Nominated | Best Group Sex Scene (with Shay Jordan, Alexis Texas, Camryn Kiss, James Deen and Johnny Sins) | Cheerleaders | |
| Nominated | Best Actor | Hearts and Minds II: Modern Warfare | |
| 2010[31] | Nominated | Best Supporting Actor | This Ain't Happy Days XXX |
| Nominated | Best POV Sex Scene (with Pure Play) | Cummin' at You 3D | |
| Nominated | Best Oral Sex Scene (with Pure Play) | Cummin' at You 3D | |
| Nominated | Best Actor | Heaven | |
| 2011[32] | Nominated | Male Performer of the Year | — |
| Nominated | Crossover Star of the Year | ||
| Nominated | Best Group Sex Scene (with Julia Ann, Natasha Marley, BobbiStarr, Dylan Ryder, Paul Chaplin, Will Powers and Billy Glide) | Bonny & Clide | |
| Nominated | Best Couples Sex Scene (with Kayden Kross) | The Smiths | |
| Nominated | Best Actor | Rawhide 2: Dirty Deeds | |
| 2012[33] | Nominated | Most Outrageous Sex Scene (with Jesse Jane) | Bad Girls 6 |
| Nominated | Male Performer of the Year | — | |
| Nominated | Best Three-Way Sex Scene (G/B/B) (with Rebeca Linares and Scott Nails) | Bad Girls 5 | |
| Nominated | Best Supporting Actor | Fighters | |
| Nominated | Best Group Sex Scene (with Alektra Blue, Jessica Drake, Kaylani Lei, Kirsten Price, Brandy Aniston, Nikki Daniels, Lucky Starr, Puma Swede, Randy Spears, Marcus London, Ron Jeremy, Jack Vegas, Dick Chibbles, Rocco Reed and Mac Turner) | The Rocki Whore Picture Show: A Hardcore Parody | |
| Nominated | Best Group Sex Scene (with Jesse Jane, Kayden Kross, Riley Steele, Stoya and Selena Rose) | Top Guns | |
| Nominated | Best Double Penetration Sex Scene (with Jack Vegas and Inari Vachs) | Harder | |
| 2013[34] | Nominated | Best Supporting Actor | Spartacus MMXII: The Beginning |
| 2014[35] | Nominated | Best Boy/Girl Sex Scene (with Andy San Dimas) | Wolverine: An Axel Braun Parody |
| Nominated | Best Double Penetration Sex Scene (with Ramon Nomar) | DP My Wife With Me 2 | |
| Nominated | Best Safe Sex Scene (with Alexis Texas) | T&A | |
| Nominated | Best Supporting Actor | Meant to Be | |
| 2015[36] | Nominated | Best Actor | American Hustle XXX Porn Parody |
| Nominated | Best Group Sex Scene (with Lola Reve, Britney Amber, Lola Foxx, Anikka Albrite, Dahlia Sky, Abby Cross, Romi Rain, Alina Li, Kush Kush, Coco, Toni Ribas, Mick Blue, Alan Stafford, Keni Styles, Bill Bailey, Giovanni Francesco, Karlo Karrera and Richie Calhoun) | Orgy Initiation of Lola | |
| Nominated | Mainstream Star of the Year | — |
Eroticline Awards
edit| Year | Result | Category | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Won | Best International Actor | — |
F.A.M.E. Awards
edit| Year | Result | Category | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Nominated | Favorite Male Star | — |
| 2008 | Nominated | Favorite Male Performer | |
| 2009 | Nominated | Favorite Male Star |
Hot d'Or
edit| Year | Result | Category | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Nominated | Best American Male Performer | — |
| Nominated | Best American Actor | Hearts and Minds 2: Modern Warfare |
NightMoves Awards
edit| Year | Result | Category | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Won | Best New Director (Fan's Choice) | — |
| 2008 | Won | Best Male Performer (Fan's Choice) | |
| 2009 | Won | Hall of Fame | |
| 2011 | Won | Best Male Performer (Editor's Choice) |
XBIZ Awards
edit| Year | Result | Category | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nominated | Male Performer of the Year | — |
| 2009 | Nominated | Male Performer of the Year | |
| 2010 | Nominated | Acting Performance of the Year - Male | This Aint Happy Days XXX |
| 2011 | Nominated | Acting Performance of the Year - Male | Rawhide 2: Dirty Deeds |
| Nominated | Crossover Star of the Year | — | |
| Won | Male Performer of the Year | ||
| 2012 | Nominated | Supporting Acting Performance of the Year - Male | Top Guns |
| Nominated | Male Performer of the Year | — |
XRCO Awards
edit| Year | Result | Category | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Nominated | Group Scene (with Jessica Drake, Lezley Zen and Monica Sweetheart) | Eye of the Beholder |
| 2008 | Nominated | Male Performer of the Year | — |
| 2009 | Nominated | Single Performance – Actor | Hearts and Minds 2: Modern Warfare |
| Nominated | Male Performer of the Year | — | |
| 2011 | Nominated | Best Actor |
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