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'''Tiger Tyson''' on May 20, 1977) is an American [[gay pornography]] [[pornographic actor|actor]], model and director, noted for his appearances in ethnic-themed adult films, where he performs regularly as a [[Top (sex)|top]].<ref> [http://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=TigerTyson/gender=M/Tiger-Tyson.htm IAFD profile: Tiger Tyson]</ref> He has also worked as a [[male escort]] and [[gogo dancer]], and appears frequently in gay-themed publications. Tyson, who is of [[African American]] and [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] descent, is renowned for his large endowment and aggressive sexual style on camera. |
'''Tiger Tyson''' (born '''Johnelle Thompson'''{{Citation needed|Oct 2009|date=October 2009}} on May 20, 1977) is an American [[gay pornography]] [[pornographic actor|actor]], model and director, noted for his appearances in ethnic-themed adult films, where he performs regularly as a [[Top (sex)|top]].<ref> [http://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=TigerTyson/gender=M/Tiger-Tyson.htm IAFD profile: Tiger Tyson]</ref> He has also worked as a [[male escort]] and [[gogo dancer]], and appears frequently in gay-themed publications. Tyson, who is of [[African American]] and [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] descent, is renowned for his large endowment and aggressive sexual style on camera. |
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Tyson went into [[pornography]] at age 19 after serving fourteen months in prison for [[Motor vehicle theft|grand theft auto]].{{Citation needed|date=April 2009}} Recruited by a friend and fellow dancer at a gay club, Tyson was introduced in the 1997 film ''Sweatin' Black'' with director Enrique Cruz.<ref> [http://www.papermag.com/?section=article&parid=993 Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright - PAPERMAG<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Shortly thereafter Tyson starred in his breakthrough film, ''Tiger's Brooklyn Tails''. After serving a stint as an actor for [[Latino Fan Club]], Tyson left the porn industry in 1999, but returned in 2000 to form his own production company, Tiger Tyson Productions. He announced his retirement in 2004, but changed his mind after the success of ''Take 'Em Down'', one of his highest-grossing movies ever. Tyson was a co-founder of Pitbull Productions in 2003, and has been its headlining star ever since. To date, Tyson has appeared in over two dozen films, and directed many others. He was inducted into the [[GayVN]] [[GayVN Awards#2008|Hall of Fame]] in February 2008.<ref> [http://www.gayvnawards.com/ GayVN Awards]</ref> |
Tyson went into [[pornography]] at age 19 after serving fourteen months in prison for [[Motor vehicle theft|grand theft auto]].{{Citation needed|date=April 2009}} Recruited by a friend and fellow dancer at a gay club, Tyson was introduced in the 1997 film ''Sweatin' Black'' with director Enrique Cruz.<ref> [http://www.papermag.com/?section=article&parid=993 Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright - PAPERMAG<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Shortly thereafter Tyson starred in his breakthrough film, ''Tiger's Brooklyn Tails''. After serving a stint as an actor for [[Latino Fan Club]], Tyson left the porn industry in 1999, but returned in 2000 to form his own production company, Tiger Tyson Productions. He announced his retirement in 2004, but changed his mind after the success of ''Take 'Em Down'', one of his highest-grossing movies ever. Tyson was a co-founder of Pitbull Productions in 2003, and has been its headlining star ever since. To date, Tyson has appeared in over two dozen films, and directed many others. He was inducted into the [[GayVN]] [[GayVN Awards#2008|Hall of Fame]] in February 2008.<ref> [http://www.gayvnawards.com/ GayVN Awards]</ref> |
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Template:Male adult bio Tiger Tyson (born Johnelle Thompson[citation needed] on May 20, 1977) is an American gay pornography actor, model and director, noted for his appearances in ethnic-themed adult films, where he performs regularly as a top.[1] He has also worked as a male escort and gogo dancer, and appears frequently in gay-themed publications. Tyson, who is of African American and Puerto Rican descent, is renowned for his large endowment and aggressive sexual style on camera.
Tyson went into pornography at age 19 after serving fourteen months in prison for grand theft auto.[citation needed] Recruited by a friend and fellow dancer at a gay club, Tyson was introduced in the 1997 film Sweatin' Black with director Enrique Cruz.[2] Shortly thereafter Tyson starred in his breakthrough film, Tiger's Brooklyn Tails. After serving a stint as an actor for Latino Fan Club, Tyson left the porn industry in 1999, but returned in 2000 to form his own production company, Tiger Tyson Productions. He announced his retirement in 2004, but changed his mind after the success of Take 'Em Down, one of his highest-grossing movies ever. Tyson was a co-founder of Pitbull Productions in 2003, and has been its headlining star ever since. To date, Tyson has appeared in over two dozen films, and directed many others. He was inducted into the GayVN Hall of Fame in February 2008.[3]
He has insisted he would never bottom on film.[4]
Off-camera, Tyson openly promotes safe sex education, AIDS research and gay rights. In 2007, he endorsed Hillary Clinton for president.[5]
Select videography
- In The Heat (Pitbull Productions)
- Sweatin' Black (LaMancha Video)
- The Show, Parts 1 & 2 (Pitbull Productions)
- Take 'em Down 1, 2, 3 & 4 (Pitbull Productions)
- The Way You Like It (Tiger Tyson Productions)
- Tiger's Brooklyn Tails (LaMancha Video)
- Tiger Tyson's Eiffel Tower - Paris Is Mine (Pitbull Productions)
- Tiger Tyson Secrets (Pitbull Productions)
- Tiger Tyson Steel Curtain (Pitbull Productions)
- Tiger Untamed (Latino Fan Club)
- Tiger Tyson Strikes Back (Pitbull Productions)