Thomas Joseph Strada (born May 13, 1967),[3] better known by his stage nameTommy 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.[4] He also appeared in the music video "Too Drunk" by the band Buckcherry. In 2010 Gunn appeared in an episode of Entourage.[5] 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.[1] 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.[6]
Gunn appeared in about 2,500 videos in his pornographic career.[2]
Business ventures
In February 2012, he launched his own underwear line.[1]
Gunn's father is of Italian descent while his maternal grandfather was Chinese.[8][9] 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.[10]
Gunn has family in the Philadelphia area, including award-winning instructor of the ECCRSD Percussion Ensemble, Tom Harbora.
Best Three-Way Sex Scene (G/B/B) (with Rebeca Linares and Scott Nails)
Bad Girls 5
Nominated
Best Supporting Actor
Fighters
Nominated
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
Nominated
Best Group Sex Scene (with Jesse Jane, Kayden Kross, Riley Steele, Stoya and Selena Rose)
Top Guns
Nominated
Best Double Penetration Sex Scene (with Jack Vegas and Inari Vachs)
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
Nominated
Mainstream Star of the Year
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Eroticline Awards
Year
Result
Category
Film
2006
Won
Best International Actor
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F.A.M.E. Awards
Year
Result
Category
Film
2007
Nominated
Favorite Male Star
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2008
Nominated
Favorite Male Performer
2009
Nominated
Favorite Male Star
Hot d'Or
Year
Result
Category
Film
2009
Nominated
Best American Male Performer
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Nominated
Best American Actor
Hearts and Minds 2: Modern Warfare
NightMoves Awards
Year
Result
Category
Film
2006
Won
Best New Director (Fan's Choice)
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2008
Won
Best Male Performer (Fan's Choice)
2009
Won
Hall of Fame
2011
Won
Best Male Performer (Editor's Choice)
XBIZ Awards
Year
Result
Category
Film
2008
Nominated
Male Performer of the Year
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2009
Nominated
Male Performer of the Year
2010
Nominated
Acting Performance of the Year - Male
This Aint Happy Days XXX
2011
Nominated
Acting Performance of the Year - Male
Rawhide 2: Dirty Deeds
Nominated
Crossover Star of the Year
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Won
Male Performer of the Year
2012
Nominated
Supporting Acting Performance of the Year - Male
Top Guns
Nominated
Male Performer of the Year
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XRCO Awards
Year
Result
Category
Film
2005
Nominated
Group Scene (with Jessica Drake, Lezley Zen and Monica Sweetheart)
Eye of the Beholder
2008
Nominated
Male Performer of the Year
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2009
Nominated
Single Performance – Actor
Hearts and Minds 2: Modern Warfare
Nominated
Male Performer of the Year
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2011
Nominated
Best Actor
References
^ abcTod Hunter, "Adult Who's Who: Tommy Gunn", AVN Magazine, Vol. 29/No. 2, Issue 362, February 2013, p.32.
^Alison Hart (September 23, 2009). "Tommy Gunn Interview". pornochromatic. Archived from the original on September 27, 2009. Retrieved September 23, 2009.
^Cowart, Leigh (June 5, 2013). "London's Calling: Part Two". Nsfwcorp.com. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2013.