Tiger Tyson
Tiger Tyson | |
|---|---|
 Tyson in 2005 | |
| Born | 20 May 1977 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | gay pornographic actor, model and film director |
| Awards | GayVN Hall of Fame (2008) Blatino Erotica Awards Lifetime Achievement award (2008)[1] |
Tiger Tyson (Brooklyn, New York, 20 May 1977) is an American gay pornographic actor, model and film director. Considered a "Blatino" due to his African-American and Puerto Rican ethnic origins.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]
Born in Brooklyn, New York, he made his debut in pornographic cinema at the age of 19 with the film Sweatin' Black by director Enrique Cruz, shortly after which he made his first leading role in Tiger's Brooklyn Tails.[14] After serving a stint for Latino Fan Club, Tyson left the sex industry in 1999, quickly resuming the following year with his own film production company, Tiger Tyson Productions. He again announced his retirement in 2004, but changed his mind after the success of the film Take 'Em Down. He has also worked as a go-go dancer and escort.
He stands out for his participation in films with homosexual adult themes, where he regularly acts as a top, insisting that he will never play a bottom in a film. Recognized for the size of his penis and for his aggressive sexual attitude towards to the cameras. It frequently appears in publications related to the gay scene.
Off camera he is a promoter of safe sex, the fight against AIDS and gay rights. In 2007 he publicly supported Hillary Clinton presidential campaign.[15]That same year he was awarded the Blatino Erotica Awards.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Result | Category | Film/Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | GayVN Award | Won | Best Ethnic Film | The Show, Part 1, and Part 2[16] |
| 2008 | GayVN Award | Won | Best Ethnic Film | Tiger's Eiffel Tower: Paris Is Mine[17] |
| Nominated | Best Actor | Tiger's Eiffel Tower: Paris Is Mine[18] | ||
| Nominated | Best Non-European Film[19] | — | ||
| Nominated | Best Top[19] | — | ||
| Nominated | Best DVD Extras/Special Edition | Tiger's Eiffel Tower: Paris Is Mine[19] | ||
| Nominated | Best Picture | Tiger's Eiffel Tower: Paris Is Mine[19] | ||
| Nominated | Performer of the Year[19] | — | ||
| Blatino Erotica Awards | Won | Lifetime Achievement[1] | — | |
| Grabby Awards | Nominated | Best Performers[20] | — | |
| Nominated | Best DVD Extras | Tiger's Eiffel Tower: Paris Is Mine[20] | ||
| CyberSocket Web Awards | Nominated | Best Porn Star Site | Tiger-Tyson.com[21] | |
| XBIZ Awards | Nominated | GLBT Performer of the Year[22] | — | |
| Nominated | GLBT Studio of the Year | Pitbull Productions[22] | ||
| Nominated | GLBT Feature Movie of the Year | Tiger's Eiffel Tower: Paris Is Mine[22] | ||
| European Gay Porn Awards | Won | Best Black/Latino Porn Site | Tiger-Tyson.com[23] | |
| Nominated | Best Top | Tiger's Eiffel Tower: Paris Is Mine[24] | ||
| 2011 | CyberSocket Web Awards | Nominated | Best Video Company | Pitbull Productions[25] |
| Nominated | Best Porn Blog | Tiger Tyson Blog[25] | ||
| Nominated | Best Black Theme Site | Tiger-Tyson.com[25] |
Bibliography
- Brennan, Brian. (2007). Latino Fan Club : photos. Santa Monica, Calif.: FotoFactory Press. ISBN 978-1-933841-21-2. OCLC 176956934.
See also
References
- ^ a b Adams, JC (23 January 2009). "Blatino Erotica Awards Name '09 Winners". XBIZ. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- ^ "Porn star's story explored in new play". Washington Blade. 28 April 2011. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
- ^ Moore, Darnell L. (7 July 2016). "Catch a Tiger By His Toe: An Interview with James Earl Hardy by Darnell L." Medium. Archived from the original on 5 December 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
- ^ Ferguson, JD (27 July 2007). "JD Ferguson Presents: Tiger Tyson". Paper. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^ Adams, JC (24 May 2009). "From Thugz to Glamour". XBIZ. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- ^ Harrison, Byrne (16 June 2010). "Gay Theatre NYC Review: Interview - Johnathan Cedano of Confessions of Homo Thug Porn Star". Gay Theatre NYC Review. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
- ^ Bacalzo, Dan (15 June 2010). "Johnathan Cedano to Star in Confessions of a Homo Thug Porn Star on Fire Island". Theater Mania. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
- ^ Escoffier, Jeffrey (2009). Bigger than life : the history of gay porn cinema from beefcake to hardcore. Philadelphia: Running Press. pp. 314–8. ISBN 978-0-7867-4753-5. OCLC 647869684.
- ^ Boardman, Mickey (12 October 2005). "Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright". Paper. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^ "Sneak Peek | Tiger's Eiffel Tower: Paris Is Mine AVN". AVN. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^ "Dial, Hardy & Goins Win Top Honors At Downtown Urban Theatre Festival". Broadway World News. 10 May 2010. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
- ^ Colbert, Chuck (1 May 2012). "HBGC Event: Black and Latino Gay Men on Pornography". The Rainbow Times. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^ Colbert, Chuck (23 March 2013). "A Weekend with Tiger Tyson hosted by the HBGC". The Rainbow Times. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^ "Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright".
- ^ "Rod 2.0 News: Hillary Clinton Ad, Lutherans, Adrian Fenty, Tiger Tyson".
- ^ "Pitbull Productions Wins Best Ethnic-Themed GAYVN For 2nd Year in a Row". XBIZ. 22 February 2008. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- ^ Jansen, Brady (19 November 2008). "Pitbull Productions AVN". Adult Video News. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^ Rice, G. Zisk (12 January 2008). "GAYVN Announces 10th Annual GAYVN Awards Nominations! AVN". Adult Video News. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^ a b c d e Rice, G. Zisk (28 April 2008). "European Gay Porn Awards Finalists Announced AVN". AVN. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^ a b Rice, G. Zisk (14 March 2008). "Grabby Nominations Announced AVN". Adult Video News. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^ Rice, G. Zisk (11 December 2007). "Voting Begins for 8th Annual Cybersocket Web Awards AVN". Adult Video News. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^ a b c Rice, G. Zisk (8 January 2008). "Gay Companies Earn XBiz Awards Nominations AVN". Adult Video News. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^ Rice, G. Zisk (14 October 2008). "EGPA Web Awards Announced AVN". AVN. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^ Cachapero, Joanne (22 April 2008). "European Gay Porn Awards Short Lists Tops and Bottoms". XBIZ. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- ^ a b c Rodriguez, Ariana (3 November 2010). "Cybersocket Awards Finalists Announced, Voting Has Begun". XBIZ. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
External links
- Tiger Tyson at IMDb