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Steven St. Croix

Not to be confused with Stephen 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
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

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.
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  21. ^ "2004 AVN Awards Winners". AVN. January 10, 2004. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
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  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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