Steven St. Croix

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Steven St. Croix
St. Croix at the 2013 XBIZ Awards
Born
Ben Banks[1]

(1968-02-24) February 24, 1968 (age 56)
Ames, Iowa, United States[2]
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Political partyLibertarian

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]

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 with Dani Daniels at the 2016 AVN Awards

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]

St. Croix with Nina Hartley at the 2007 XRCO Awards
List of accolades received by Steven St. Croix
Total number of wins and honors
Totals 28 3
AVN Awards
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
XRCO Awards
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
NightMoves Awards
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)
FSC Awards
Year Result Category
2012[14] Won Positive Image Award
Adam Film World Guide Awards
Year Result Category Nominated work
2002 Won Best Actor Planet of the Babes
2006[35] Actor of the Year The Prisoner
2007[36] Wonderland
XCritic Awards
Year Result Category Nominated work
2015[37] Won Best Actor, Feature Movie Wetwork
XBIZ Awards
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]

  1. ^ a b c d e Altucher, James (September 1, 2011). "From Porn Star to Painter". Business Insider. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "LA porn producers consider moving due to new condom rules". CBS News. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  4. ^ a b Bob Johnson (October 14, 2013). "NightMoves 2013 Award Winners Announced". XBIZ. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
  5. ^ a b c "Interview With Steven St. Croix". HotMovies. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
  6. ^ Andersson, Acme (March 2005). "The 2005 AVN Hall of Fame Inductees". AVN. Archived from the original on March 18, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 2016.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ^ a b Kernes, Mark (March 18, 2015). "Interview: 2015 Best Actor Steven St. Croix". AVN. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
  8. ^ a b Lim, Gerrie (2006). In Lust We Trust: Adventures in Adult Cinema. Monsoon Books. p. 1984.
  9. ^ "The 2005 AVN Hall of Fame Inductees". March 18, 2005. Archived from the original on March 18, 2005. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  10. ^ Mark Kernes (February 4, 2013). "2013 Best Actor: Steven St. Croix". AVN. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
  11. ^ a b Miller, Dan (February 15, 2013). "Steven St. Croix Talks Porn From Male Perspective in New E-Book". XBIZ. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
  12. ^ a b Neuwave, Robert (October 15, 2012). "Steven St. Croix Asks: What Are You Doing to Oppose Measure B?". AVN. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ a b "Recipients of Free Speech Coalition Awards Announced". AVN. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  15. ^ Gray, Lila (April 22, 2013). "Measure B Debate Streams on Huffington Post". XBIZ. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
  16. ^ "1994 AVN Award Winners". Archived from the original on January 18, 2014. Retrieved August 18, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  17. ^ "Adult Video News Award Winners - 1994". July 18, 1995. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  18. ^ "Adult Video News Award Winners - 1995". January 8, 1996. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  19. ^ "Adult Video News Award Winners - 1996". May 20, 1997. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  20. ^ "AVN Awards - 1997". Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  21. ^ "2004 AVN Awards Winners". AVN. January 10, 2004. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
  22. ^ "2005 AVN Awards Show Winners Announced". AVN. January 8, 2005. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
  23. ^ "And Now... The 2013 AVN Award Winners!". AVN. January 23, 2013. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
  24. ^ "2015 AVN Awards Show - Winners Circle". AVN. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
  25. ^ "2017 AVN Awards". AVN. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
  26. ^ "Best of 1993-2002". Retrieved September 20, 2014.
  27. ^ "Hillary Scott Sets Record at 23rd XRCO Awards". AVN. April 6, 2007. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
  28. ^ "Hillary Scott Big Winner at XRCO Awards". XBIZ. April 6, 2007. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
  29. ^ "XRCO 2006 Award Categories, Nominations, And Winners". April 5, 2007. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  30. ^ Warren, Peter (April 26, 2013). "2013 XRCO Award Winners Announced to Full, Raucous House". AVN. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
  31. ^ Warren, Peter. "XRCO Announces Winners of 2015 Awards". AVN. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
  32. ^ "Past Winner History". NightMoves. Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  33. ^ Dirty Bob (September 21, 2004). "Winners of the Nightmoves Entertainment Awards Announced". AVN. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
  34. ^ "24th Annual NightMoves Awards Show". NightMoves. Archived from the original on June 2, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
  35. ^ Thomas J. Stanton (April 19, 2006). "Adam Film World Announces Award Winners". AVN. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
  36. ^ Nelson X (March 29, 2007). "Adam Film World Announces Annual Award Winners". AVN. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
  37. ^ "XCritic Awards: The Best in Porn For 2014". XCritic.com. January 11, 2015. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
  38. ^ Miller, Dan (January 12, 2013). "2013 XBIZ Award Winners Announced". XBIZ. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
  39. ^ "XBIZ Award Winners". XBIZ. January 2015.
  40. ^ "XBIZ Awards - Winners". XBIZ. Retrieved March 8, 2017.

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