Anton Michael

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Anton Michael is an adult entertainment performer, actor and model. A native of Perth, Australia, he relocated to the United States after completing his higher education studies. He entered mainstream modeling in Los Angeles, California, a career he continues to maintain.

Michael's debut in adult entertainment came after his amicable divorce from actress Marjean Holden. In 2001, director/producer Blue Blake cast Michael -- billed as Tony Valentino-- in a cameo appearance in the all-male title Married Cops Do. Main player status followed in six more Blake features beginning in 2001 and continuing into 2004. Though he was touted as being a former Australian professional rugby player in by Blake, this has never been substantiated and is most likely a promotional ploy on the director's part. Michael's chiseled appearance and accent were selling points, as was his penchant for aggressive interplay and his notable expertise as sexual wordsmith. With his shaved pate and naturally arched eyebrows, he lent an exotic presence. However, his appeal tended to somewhat polarize audiences. Some viewers found him intriguing, while others deemed him too intimidating. Ultimately, his potential as a top-line star in the all-male arena was limited due to the narrowness of his sexual repertoire.

The heterosexual side of the business expressed interest in the tall (6 feet, 1 inches) performer as well, and in 2002 he became a contract player for Vivid. The studio cast him opposite some of their most well-known female stars and by late 2004 he drifted entirely out of gay productions to concentrate solely on his output with Vivid. He took part in the 2002 film Dildo Diaries, a documentary detailing attempts by the Texas Penal Code to ban the sale or ownership of adult sexual aids. He then appeared briefly opposite his frequent co-star Cheyenne Silver in the 2003 independent film This Girl's Life, which chronicled a young women's experiences in pornography. A reality series for HBO that would follow his adult film career was rumored but never came to fruition.

In 2005, his appearances in Vivid features became less frequent as Michael focused his talents in painting and fashion design, opting to return to the industry at his leisure. Late 2006 showed signs of a career resurgence with the launch of his own adult website.