Lou Cass
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Lou Cass | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Birthdate: | 20 April [1] |
| Birth location: | California |
| Height: | 6'3" |
| Weight: | 208 lbs. |
| Ethnicity: | American |
| Official Website | |
| Lou Cass at IMDb | |
| Lou Cass at IAFD | |
| Lou Cass at AFDB | |
Lou Cass (born 20 April,[1]is an American actor and porn star who appeared in pornography magazines and performed in pornographic movies. He retired from pornography in 1990 and began a career as a film and television actor and recording artist. In May 2008, Lou Cass won the AWARD for "Best Actor in a non-sexual performance" for the film, "DARE" at 'the Grabby awards' in Chicago, ILL.
Contents |
[edit] Background
Cass began his career in porn in 1987, appearing in Le Salon Studio's biggest-selling video, Weekend Workout, with François Papillion. In 1989, he won the Adam Gay Video Directory "Dave Award" for Best Performer for his role of Billy Blue in Sexy Billy Blue. He appeared in his last porn film, Catalina Video's Man of the Year, in 1990, co-starring with Joey Stefano. Clips from his films were used in The Best of Joey Stefano and Oral Extravaganza, compilation videos released after his retirement from the industry.
He started up Forrest Films, his own production company, in 1990; he produced, directed, and sometimes appeared in films which included The Private Home Videos of Lou Cass, The Private Lives of Lou Cass, Pleasure Theater (for which he also did the soundtrack), and Made in China. He also recorded a cover of Nick Gilder's, Rated X, which was released as a 12" Dance Record single in 1990 and it became the first recording by a porn star to hit the Billboard charts. A performance of Cass's single at the I-Beam dance club in San Francisco was quickly sold out. He later performed the single for Bill Graham's In Concert Against AIDS, opening for Grateful Dead, Linda Ronstadt and Huey Lewis & The News.
Cass has performed over fifty concerts to raise funds for AIDS research. He continues to work in the music industry. According to his website, he released new material in 2006. His first few tunes were tailored for dance clubs. Some reviewers compared his 'Hi-NRG sound' to the Pet Shop Boys and Madonna.
Shortly following his retirement from porn, Cass began his forays into the mainstream entertainment business. His first role was on the popular daytime soap opera General Hospital. His first movie role was playing one of Nick Mancuso's hired guns in the direct-to-video action flick The Takeover in 1994. This was followed by an appearance on Disney film, I Love Trouble, with Nick Nolte and Julia Roberts, and appearances on Melrose Place, Beverly Hills 90210, Picket Fences, The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr., Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, seaQuest DSV and an episode of L.A. Law, among others.
Lou Cass returns to the Entertainment Biz in 2007 PRODUCING Music for his friend E.G. DAILY's new album, which will be released in 2008.
Cass returned back to the Adult Film Industry in 2007, starring in Falcon Studio's #1 smash hit film, "DARE". Cass' character 'Psycho Sam' is a drug dealing, drug crazed, psycho serial killer and that what caught Cass' attention to do this film, and also this is a NON-SEXUAL Performance. Cass does NOT appear nude in this film. In May 2008, Lou Cass won the "Best Actor of the Year in a non-sexual performance" at 'the Grabby awards' in Chicago, ILL.
[edit] Selected adult videography
- Weekend Workout (1987)
- Sexy Billy Blue"(1987)
[edit] Television Appearances
- Tori & Dean: home sweet hollywood (2008)
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1994)
- SeaQuest DSV (1994)
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1994) (a full season regular)
- Picket Fences (1994)
- L.A. Law (1994)
- Double Rush (1 episode, 1995)
- Models Inc. (3 episodes, 1994)
- The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. (1 episode, 1994)
- Burke's Law(2 episodes, 1994)
- Melrose Place(3 episodes, 1994)
[edit] Film Appearances
- Mojave Moon (1996)
- Evolver (1995)
- Blonde Heaven (1995)
- A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994)
- I Love Trouble (1994)
