Liam Patrick Hanlon (born 25 March 1986), known professionally as Paddy O'Brian, is an English pornographic actor and model. He began his career in pornography in 2010, appearing in solo scenes for EnglishLads, before going on to appear in over 100 scenes for Men.com. He has also worked for other studios including Falcon Entertainment and Raging Stallion Studios, as well as having an OnlyFans account.
Early life O'Brian was born Liam Patrick Hanlon in Hackney, London on 25 March 1986. Whilst in school, he trained in karate, boxing and athletics. Prior to his career in pornography, O'Brian had worked as a machine operator for a dumper truck, done fencing work for gardens, and served as a gym assistant.
Career Early on in his career, O'Brian worked as an underwear model for designers such as Calvin Klein, Armani, and Dolce & Gabbana, as well as various fitness magazines.
In 2010, he embarked on a career in pornography, performing solos for the website EnglishLads.com. Later, he appeared in other films for production companies such as Colt Studios, Raging Stallion, Falcon Studios, Lucas Entertainment, UK Naked Men, and most notably Men.com, among others. In 2016, O'Brian co-starred as The Winter Soldier in the gay porn parody of Captain America.
In September 2022, O'Brian made a cameo in the music video for Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ song "Unholy". In March 2025, he signed as an exclusive performer for the Falcon Studios.
In January 2026, O'Brian won the GayVN Award for Best Actor for his performance in To the Nines, produced by Falcon Studios.
Personal life O'Brian identifies as straight, describing himself as a "gay-for-pay" actor.
Selected filmography
Films +YearTitleStudiosNotesRef.2011Addicted to CockHot SpunksDirected by Mike EsserA Police Man Fucked My SonEurocremeDirected by Blue Blake2012Cock CrazyUK Naked MenDirected by JonnoPaddy O'Brian's Fucking My ArseHot SpunksDirected by Mike EsserDeep Inside Falcon EntertainmentDirected by Steve CruzSummer Lust Directed by Tony Dimarco2013Oh My GodfreRaging StallionDirected by Benjamin GodfreSecret AgentMen.comCo-star Tomas BrandHuge Dick Muscle LadsHard Brit LadsDirected by Simon BoothUnzippedLucas EntertainmentDirected by Michael LucasDark DreamsUK Naked MenDirected by JonnoFallenMen.comMen of U.K.Deep Connection2014Prisoner of WarDirected by Alter SinThe End2015HowlGay of Thrones 22016Batman v Superman: A Gay XXX ParodyCaptain America: A Gay XXX Parody2017Sense 8: A Gay XXX ParodyEx-Machina2018Sex God2019Emergency SexCo-star Dante Colle2020Conjuring DickCo-star Chris Loan2021Hole InvitationMacho MayhemSolo scene2024Spain in the AssNakedSwordDirected by Alter Sin & Ben Rush2025Time Warp FuckersMen.comLead Role, Directed by Alter SinPaddy O'Brian: The Man Behind the ActorMen CrushDocumentaryThe Devil You KnowRaging StallionCo-star Jake MathewsThe Air OutsideMen.comCo-star Caio Rodrigues2026Ashes Before DawnNakedSwordLead Role, Directed by Alter Sin
Accolades +List of awards and nominations received by Paddy O'BrianAwardYearCategoryNominated workResultRef.Besametonto Awards2015Best Porn Star InternationalGayVN Awards2018Best Group Sex SceneSense 8: A Gay XXX Parody2019Best Supporting ActorPirates: A Gay XXX ParodyBest Three-Way Sex SceneSex God2020Anal Abduction2025Bending Over In The BoardroomBest Actor — FeaturettePrisoner of War: 10 Years Later2026Best ActorTo the NinesBest Duo Sex SceneSpain in the Ass (“Sir Peter & Paddy O’Brian Flip-Fuck”)Grabby Europe Awards2022Best Daddy rowspan="11" Most Accomplished International PornstarPornstar Of The YearBest Top2025Pornstar Of The YearCollaboration of the Year2026Best TopCreator of the YearActor of the YearMost Accomplished Actor of the YearSocial Media Personality of the YearCreator & Studio: Best Feature FilmThe Devil You KnowTo the NinesCreator & Studio: Fan Favourite FilmThe Devil You KnowDuo Scene of the YearTo the NinesFired Up: Cuesta del SolThe Whole PackagePinkX Gay Video Awards2013Best TopProwler Porn Awards2014Best British SceneDark DreamsHottest British Porn Star rowspan="9" Best British StudBest British Onscreen Couple2015Best British Onscreen Couple2016Best British StudBest British Top2017Best British Onscreen CoupleHottest British Porn StarBest British TopBest British SceneSense 8: A Gay XXX ParodyBest British Stud rowspan="5" Best British Onscreen Couple2018Best European Top2019Raven's Eden Awards2020Best Condom Performer
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