James Deen Honored as AVN’s Male Performer of the Year
Fifth 2013 Performer of the Year Award Accompanies Crossover Star of the Year & Best Three-Way Sex Scene Trophies!
MARINA DEL REY, Calif. — 
James Deen was named Male Performer of the Year at the 2013 AVN Awards. The honor is his second Performer of the Year award from AVN Media Network and fifth in 2013 (XBIZ, XCritic, RogReviews.com, Orgazmik). Deen also received AVN awards for Crossover Star of the Year and Best Three-Way Sex Scene.
Upon receiving the trophy for Male Performer of the Year, Deen stated, “Thank you, every director who hires me; thank you, any girl that will have sex with me.â€
For a recap of the 2013 AVN Awards, visit http://business.avn.com/articles/video/It-Was-a-Very-Good-Night-30th-Annual-AVN-Awards-Thrills-503578.html.
“The awards from AVN were the perfect way to cap the 2013 Adult Entertainment Expo,†said Deen. “My booth was always busy with fans and media, and there are a lot more people now walking around in James Deen apparel. Thank you to everyone who helped make it a great four days in Vegas.â€
The Best Three-Way Sex Scene award recognized the scene between Deen and his co-stars Asa Akira and Brooklyn Lee in Elegant Angel’s “Asa Akira Is Insatiable 3.†AVN’s Heather Namikoshi calls the scene “an aggressive, good anal three-way where all involved use all they have. Wow, it’s good.â€
Deen’s Crossover Star of the Year award is partially a result of his starring role in Bret Easton Ellis and Paul Schrader’s upcoming feature film, “The Canyons,†where he acts opposite Lindsay Lohan. Deen also accrued a staggering amount of mainstream press in 2012, including features in outlets GQ, Hollywood Reporter, US Magazine, New York Times, CNN.com, and CNBC.com.
Deen’s newest mainstream project is as producer on “Cowboys & Engines,” a short steampunk western film. The project is currently in production and raising funds through KickStarter.com: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1865079920/cowboys-and-engines-a-steampunk-western.
James Deen’s additional awards include the 2010 and 2013 XBIZ Male Performer of the Year, and the 2009 AVN, 2009 XRCO, 2013 XCritic, 2013 RogReviews.com, and 2013 Orgazmik Male Performer of the Year honors.
About James Deen:
As soon as James Deen turned 18, he knew he was destined to have sex with girls on camera. In his early years in the porn industry, peers warned him his skinny body type and boyish looks were not fit for porn, but within a few years Deen excelled to become the top performer in the industry. He is the youngest male to ever earn Male Performer of the Year honors at the AVN, XBIZ, and XRCO awards shows. Deen’s honest passion for all kinds of sex, both on and off camera, is displayed in the array of movies to his credit (over 3000). Whether filming hardcore BDSM or straight gonzo and feature adult films, James is always the most captivating male on screen. In addition to his XXX achievements, he was noted as one of the top 100 Jews in Heeb magazine in 2009, and has been featured on CNBC’s special “Porn: Business of Pleasure,†ABC’s “Nightline,†Good Magazine, The Goodmen Project, GQ Magazine, Rolling Stone, E! Entertainment, TMZ, and many other mainstream media outlets. Though his career has only begun, James Deen appreciates every ounce of the successes he has, exclaiming, “Seriously – I am the luckiest boy alive.†For more information, visit www.JamesDeenBlog.com or www.Twitter.com/JamesDeen.
About the AVN Awards:
Over the years, the AVN Awards have become a famous staple in Las Vegas, while being housed in almost every major hotel on the strip. Starting in 1984, the show has grown drastically over the years and is now broadcast each year on cable to millions of viewers. The show allows adult and mainstream celebrities to come together once a year to celebrate the achievements of one of the world’s most profitable industries. In 2012, the AVN Awards took up residence at The Joint at the Hard Rock Casino & Resort and returned in 2013. For more information, visit www.AVNAwards.com or www.Twitter.com/AVNAwards.
