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Thomas Joseph Strada (born May 13, 1967), better known by his
Beginning his career in
Gunn's father is of Italian descent and his mother was half Chinese. He was married to
*2005
'' XBIZ'', January 2015 * 2016 AVN Hall of Fame inductee * 2018 XBIZ Award - Best Sex Scene — Vignette Release - ''Sacrosanct''XBIZ Award Winners
'' XBIZ'', January 2018
2006 FAME Awards hosting bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gunn, Tommy 1967 births American male pornographic film actors Living people People from Cherry Hill, New Jersey Pornographic film actors from New Jersey American people of Italian descent American male actors of Chinese descent American pornographic film actors of Chinese descent
stage name
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Tommy Gunn, is an American pornographic actor
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and director. He has made several mainstream appearances, including an episode of '' Entourage'' and music videos for Buckcherry
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and Rilo Kiley. In 2016, Gunn was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame.
Early years
In 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
Beginning his career in pornographic film
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s 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
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" by American indie rock band Rilo Kiley. He also appeared in the music video " Too Drunk" by the band Buckcherry. In 2010 Gunn appeared in an episode of ''Entourage''. 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. 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''.
Gunn appeared in about 2,500 videos in his pornographic career.
Business ventures
In February 2012, he launched his own underwear line. Gunn appeared in an episode of the History Channel show, Pawn Stars where he sold a "Zombie Apocalypse" vehicle for $11,000.Personal life
Gunn's father is of Italian descent and his mother was half Chinese. He was married to porn actress
A pornographic film actor or actress, pornographic performer, adult entertainer, or porn star is a person who performs sex acts in video that is usually characterized as a pornographic movie. Such videos tend to be made in a number of dis ...
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.
Gunn has family in the Philadelphia area, including award-winning instructor of the ECCRSD Percussion Ensemble, Tom Harbora. Gunn had a zombie-proofed van, which he sold on the TV show '' Pawn Stars'' for $11,000.
Awards and nominations
*2005 AVN Award
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– Best Male Newcomer
*2005 XRCO Award – New Stud
*2006 AVN Award – Best Couples Sex Scene (Video) – ''Porn Star'' (with Brittney Skye)
*2006 AVN Award – Best Supporting Actor (Video) – ''Pirates
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''
*2006 Eroticline Award
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– Best International Actor
*2006 NightMoves Award – Best New Director (Fan's Choice)
*2007 AVN Award – Best Group Sex Scene (Film) – ''FUCK'' (with Carmen Hart, Katsuni, Kirsten Price, Mia Smiles, Eric Masterson, Chris Cannon & Randy Spears)
*2007 AVN Award – Best Oral Sex Scene (Film) – ''FUCK'' (with Ice LaFox, Eric Masterson, Marcus London
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& Mario Rossi)
*2007 AVN Award – Best POV Sex Scene – ''Jack's POV 2'' (with Naomi)
*2007 AVN Award – Male Performer of the Year
*2007 XRCO Award – Male Performer of the Year
*2008 NightMoves Award – Best Male Performer (Fan's Choice)
*2009 NightMoves Hall of Fame inductee
*2011 NightMoves Award – Best Male Performer (Editor's Choice)
*2011 XBIZ Award – Male Performer of the Year
*2015 XBIZ Award – Best Scene - Couples-Themed Release – ''Untamed Heart'' (with Anikka Albrite)XBIZ Award Winners'' XBIZ'', January 2015 * 2016 AVN Hall of Fame inductee * 2018 XBIZ Award - Best Sex Scene — Vignette Release - ''Sacrosanct''XBIZ Award Winners
'' XBIZ'', January 2018
AVN Awards
Eroticline Awards
F.A.M.E. Awards
Hot d'Or
NightMoves Awards
XBIZ Awards
XRCO Awards
References
External links
* * * *2006 FAME Awards hosting bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gunn, Tommy 1967 births American male pornographic film actors Living people People from Cherry Hill, New Jersey Pornographic film actors from New Jersey American people of Italian descent American male actors of Chinese descent American pornographic film actors of Chinese descent