Michael Raven
Michael Raven (* 1969 ) is an American porn director , producer and screenwriter .
Life
Raven is the brother of Thomas Priest .
Michael Raven began making and directing films while living in Texas . After his first major production was picked for distribution by a video retailer, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career. The founder of Wicked Pictures , Steve Orenstein became aware of Ravens qualities as a visionary of erotic film and signed him. Raven is known for works of the genre feature film porn , which is characterized by a continuous plot.
Raven's first film for Wicked Pictures was Heroin , a story- telling film specially written for his wife, Sydnee Steele . Afterwards filmed Raven Breathless , a Crime - Drama with Devinn Lane in the lead role, with whom he 2003 AVN Award won for Best Director.
His best-known films include the work Beautiful from 2003, a modern porn version of the fairy tale Cinderella with Julia Ann , Stormy Daniels and Brad Armstrong in the leading roles. The film won three AVN Awards in 2004 . Raven won for Best Director and Screenplay in the Directing category.
Raven married the actress Julia Ann in June 2003 , from whom he has since divorced. He was previously married to Sydnee Steele from 1992 to 2001.
Awards
- 2000 XRCO Award : "Director of the Year"
- 2001 AVN Award: “Best Editing Film” for Watchers
- 2001 AVN Award: "Best Screenplay Film" for Watchers
- 2003 AVN Award: “Best Director Video” for Breathless
- 2004 AVN Award : “Best Director Video” for Beautiful
- 2004 AVN Award: "Best Screenplay Video" for Beautiful
- 2008 induction into the AVN Hall of Fame
Web links
- Michael Raven in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Michael Raven in the Internet Adult Film Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Raven, Michael |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American porn director, producer and screenwriter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1969 |