Thomas Joseph Strada (born May 13, 1967), better known by his stage name Tommy Gunn, is an American pornographic actor and director. He has made several mainstream appearances, including an episode of Entourage and music videos for Buckcherry and Rilo Kiley. In 2016, Gunn was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame.
Early life 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 films 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" 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 has appeared in over 3,400 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-proofed "zombie apocalypse" van for $11,000.
Personal life
Gunn's father is of Italian descent while his maternal grandfather was Chinese."Jukeboxx Live," January 14, 2015, Playboy TV He was married to porn actress 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.
Awards and nominations
+ List of accolades received by Tommy GunnAwards and nominations AwardWonNominatedAVN Awards XBIZ Awards XRCO Awards NightMoves Awards F. A. M. E. Awards Hot d'Or Awards Other awards Total numbers of wins and nominations References
2005 AVN Award – 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 2006 Eroticline Award – 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 & 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 - SacrosanctXBIZ Award Winners, XBIZ, January 2018
AVN Awards Year Result Category Film 2005 Best Group Sex Scene - Video (with Jessica Drake, Monica Sweetheart, Lezley Zen and Trevor Zen) Eye of the Beholder 2006 Best Sex Scene Coupling - Video (with Brittney Skye) Porn Star Best Sex Scene Coupling - Film (with Jessica Drake) Sold Best Oral Sex Scene - Film (with Jessica Drake, Brad Armstrong and Chris Cannon) SoldBest Actor - VideoAGP: All Girl Protection 2007 Best Group Sex Scene - Film (with Carmen Hart, Katsumi, Kirsten Price, Mia Smiles, Eric Masterson, Chris Cannon and Randy Spears) FUCK Best Three-Way Sex Scene (with Nikita Denise and Sandra Romain) Nikita’s Extreme Idols Best Sex Scene Coupling - Film (with Monique Alexander) To Die For Best POV Sex Scene (with Naomi) Jack’s POV 2 Best Oral Sex Scene - Film (with Eric Masterson, Marcus London and Mario Rossi) FUCK Best Anal Sex Scene - Video (with Sandra Romain) Porno Revolution 2008 Best Couples Sex Scene - Video (with Jayna Oso) Zen Best Couples Sex Scene - Film (with Tera Patrick) Fashion Underground Best Anal Sex Scene - Video (with Courtney Cummz) Jack's Playground 34 Male Performer of the Year Best Supporting Actor - Video Kill Jill 2009 Male Performer Of The Year Best Supporting Actor Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge Best POV Sex Scene (with Stoya) Jack's POV 9 Best POV Sex Scene (with Ashlynn Brooke) Tommy Gunn: Point Blank POV Best Group Sex Scene (with Shay Jordan, Alexis Texas, Camryn Kiss, James Deen and Johnny Sins) Cheerleaders Best Actor Hearts and Minds II: Modern Warfare 2010 Best Supporting Actor This Ain't Happy Days XXX Best POV Sex Scene (with Pure Play) Cummin' at You 3D Best Oral Sex Scene (with Pure Play) Cummin' at You 3D Best Actor Heaven 2011 Male Performer of the Year rowspan= "2" Crossover Star of the Year Best Group Sex Scene (with Julia Ann, Natasha Marley, BobbiStarr, Dylan Ryder, Paul Chaplin, Will Powers and Billy Glide) Bonny & Clide Best Couples Sex Scene (with Kayden Kross) The Smiths Best Actor Rawhide 2: Dirty Deeds 2012 Most Outrageous Sex Scene (with Jesse Jane) Bad Girls 6 Male Performer of the Year Best Three-Way Sex Scene (G/B/B) (with Rebeca Linares and Scott Nails) Bad Girls 5 Best Supporting Actor Fighters Best Group Sex Scene (with Alektra Blue, Jessica Drake, Kaylani Lei, Kirsten Price, Brandy Aniston, Nikki Daniels, Lucky Starr, Puma Swede, Randy Spears, Marcus London, Ron Jeremy, Jack Vegas, Dick Chibbles, Rocco Reed and Mac Turner) The Rocki Whore Picture Show: A Hardcore Parody Best Group Sex Scene (with Jesse Jane, Kayden Kross, Riley Steele, Stoya and Selena Rose) Top Guns Best Double Penetration Sex Scene (with Jack Vegas and Inari Vachs) Harder 2013 Best Supporting Actor Spartacus MMXII: The Beginning 2014 Best Boy/Girl Sex Scene (with Andy San Dimas) Wolverine: An Axel Braun Parody Best Double Penetration Sex Scene (with Ramon Nomar) DP My Wife With Me 2 Best Safe Sex Scene (with Alexis Texas) T&A Best Supporting Actor Meant to Be 2015 Best Actor American Hustle XXX Porn Parody Best Group Sex Scene (with Lola Reve, Britney Amber, Lola Foxx, Anikka Albrite, Dahlia Sky, Abby Cross, Romi Rain, Alina Li, Kush Kush, Coco, Toni Ribas, Mick Blue, Alan Stafford, Keni Styles, Bill Bailey, Giovanni Francesco, Karlo Karrera and Richie Calhoun) Orgy Initiation of Lola Mainstream Star of the Year
Eroticline Awards Year Result Category Film 2006 Best International Actor
F.A.M.E. Awards Year Result Category Film 2007 Favorite Male Star rowspan="3" 2008 Favorite Male Performer 2009 Favorite Male Star
Hot d'Or Year Result Category Film2009 Best American Male Performer Best American Actor Hearts and Minds 2: Modern Warfare
NightMoves Awards Year Result Category Film 2006 Best New Director (Fan's Choice) rowspan="4" 2008 Best Male Performer (Fan's Choice) 2009 Hall of Fame 2011 Best Male Performer (Editor's Choice)
XBIZ Awards Year Result Category Film 2008 Male Performer of the Year rowspan="2" 2009 Male Performer of the Year 2010 Acting Performance of the Year - Male This Aint Happy Days XXX 2011 Acting Performance of the Year - Male Rawhide 2: Dirty Deeds Crossover Star of the Year rowspan="2" Male Performer of the Year 2012 Supporting Acting Performance of the Year - Male Top Guns Male Performer of the Year
XRCO Awards Year Result Category Film 2005 Group Scene (with Jessica Drake, Lezley Zen and Monica Sweetheart) Eye of the Beholder 2008 Male Performer of the Year 2009 Single Performance – Actor Hearts and Minds 2: Modern Warfare Male Performer of the Year rowspan="2" 2011 Best Actor
References
External links
2006 FAME Awards hosting bio