What could be better than passing time other than watching an adult movie on your television, computer, or anywhere? Sex has something to do with all of our lives. But do you know that on average a male pornographic actor is only able to cash $300-$400 per scene?
The adult movie industry is among the popular and most profitable business in the world, but it’s really a surprise to see male porn stars to be paid the least.
So, who are the richest male porn stars in the world? The industry might be booming with over $50 billion a year profit averaging to $3000 per second, but the case of male pornographic actors is miserable. With just $40,000 in average salary per year, these male actors seek other options of their livelihood to make their fortunes.
Whatever it be, the industry is surely incomplete without the ravaging scene they create to attract the viewers more towards similar movies.
Here we list the top 10 richest male porn stars in the world today.
10. Danny Mountain, Net Worth- $1.5 million
Danny Mountain With his Wife
English pornographic actor Danny Mountain played football for Southampton F.C. but his dreams to be a footballer was shattered after he broke his leg when he was 16. He then started his pornographic career at 19 and has appeared for several production houses like Brazzers, Elegant Angel, New Sensation, etc. He was married to Eva Angelina for two years until 2009 before the couple divorced.
He then wed American actress Mia Malkova in 2014, who was also in the adult film industry. Danny Mountain is considered to be the richest porn actor in England with a net worth of $1.5 million.
9. Tommy Gunn, Net Worth- $2 million
Tommy Gunn with Ashley Brooke
American male porn actor, Tommy Gunn began his career in the adult movie industry in 2004 and was voted as the 2005 Best Male Newcomer of the Year. He married Hungarian adult actress Rita Faltoyana in 2004 and divorced in 2008 after which he made appearances in mainstream film and tv series.
He also has his own underwear line which was launched in 2012. He also made an appearance on Pawn Stars TV show where he sold his zombie-proofed van for $11,000. Tommy Gunn’s net worth is said to be around $2 million.
Also read- Rick Harrison Net Worth. (Cast member of Pawn Stars)
8. James Deen, Net Worth- $2 million
One of the most common faces of adult film industry today, James Deen is considered to be one of the most promising actors in the industry. Born Bryan Matthew Sevilla, he joined the industry when he was just 18 and grabbed his first Male Performer of the Year title when aged 22. Best known as a adult entertainer and producer, he has also been able to produce several top selling movies with several artists like Farrah Abraham. He also works in the mainstream film industry and has appeared together with Lindsay Lohan in the ‘The Canyons’. His net worth stands at $2 million.
Also read- Farrah Abraham Net Worth.
7. Evan Stone, Net Worth- $2.3 Million
Best Male Performer of the Year for several times, Evan Stone got into the adult film industry after getting married to Jessica Dranke in 2002. He also worked outside the adult film industry in several television programs like The Lair in 2007.
Also named to be the only male porn star in the list of 12 most popular adult stars by CNBC in 2011, Stone has also worked with WWE star Chyna in graphic adult scenes in 2011. Evan Stone’s fortunes all come from his work as an actor today and stands at $2.3 million.
6. Evan Seinfeld, Net Worth- $3.4 million
After getting married to adult film actress Tera Patrick, Evan Seinfeld joined the pornographic industry in 2004. The couple separated in 2009 after which he acts on the involvements with another actress by the name DJ Lupe Fuentes. Evan Seinfeld also makes his fortunes as an actor on non-adult series like ‘Oz’, plays bass and is a singer as well. His net worth is valued at $3.4 million to make him the sixth richest male porn actors in the world.
5. Lexington Steele, Net Worth- $4.1 million
Awarded with the title of Male Performer of the Year for several times, Lexington Steele is one of the most recognized face in the adult entertainment industry. Together with his acting, he also owns two production companies named ‘Mercenary Motion Pictures’ and ‘Black Viking Pictures’ through which he also works as a director. Before joining the adult films in 1996, he worked as a stock broker at Wall Streets while also modeling for local agencies. He has a net worth of $4.1 million.
4. Ron Jeremy, Net Worth- $5.5 million
Considered to be one of the most popular male figures in the adult film industry, Ron Jeremy is known as “Hedghog”. He has appeared in over 2200 movies and is ranked as one of the best male porn stars in the industry. Having directed 280 films he is also a consultant working for the adult entertainment companies like “Boogie Nights”. He also runs a night club in Oregon through which he makes his fortunes. Ron Jeremy’s net worth is estimated to be $5.5 million today.
3. John Stagliano, Net Worth- $8 million
Initially a erotic fiction writer and softcore male model and stripper of the 70s, John Stagliano is one of the richest male porn stars in the world. After making a debut in the industry in 1974, Stagliano started his own adult themed newspaper and worked at producing movies. Diagnosed with HIV in 1997, Stagliano has his company branched out to several parts of United States with Las Vegas being the hub. John Stagliano’s net worth stand at $8 million.
2. Peter North, Net Worth- $10 million
Canadian born adult film actor, Peter North joined the adult entertainment industry in 1984 and is known as Matt Ramsey. Starting with male only adult entertainment first, he moved to straight casts and believes that his career in the industry started as an accident. He has played over 2000 movies as of today while also directing 60 movies and producing 15. With a net worth of $10 million as of today, Peter North’s fortunes are also build through his own company named Northstar Associates.
1. Rocco Siffredi, Net Worth- $275 million
Award winning pornographic actor, director and producer, Rocco Siffredi has featured in over 1300 adult movies and directed around 250 movies as of today. Best known for rough performance on screen, he is also famous by his name Italian Stallion. He ranks among few of the male porn stars in the world to rejoice crossover appeal and success in the industry. Siffredi makes his fortunes through his acting and directing while he also grosses his bank vault with several television commercials. His role in one of the dirty movies on Netflix streaming currently, Anatomy of Hell is much appreciated. Rocco Siffredi’s net worth is valued at $275 million today.
It’s still a surprise when you see the list of richest adult stars lead by a male performer. However, only 5 out of these 10 people rank among the top 20 richest pornographic stars in the world. The main reason behind it is that females are loved for their bodies while male counterparts are paid for their work and not beauty. Whatever it be, their fortunes come through several other business ventures and entrepreneurship that rank them high in their worth.