Recognize Him?

Eric Ryan with a cookie duster.  Photo by Bruce King. 

Porn Stars of the Past

Kensington Road (Bruce of LA) called him Craig Holt, but he was far better known as adult film star Eric Ryan.  He was one of my favorite performers from the 1980s and he stayed busy that whole decade -- usually with a B list studio. 

Introducing Eric Ryan

Eric Ryan was yet another gay porn star who got his start in the early days of VHS.  I first saw him in the William Higgins (now classic) The Boys of Venice, released in 1979.  In the video's first scene, Eric and his screen partner (Derrick Stanton) are both wearing roller skates when they meet in a restroom on the beach.  Soon Derrick is bent over while Eric slides his big tool between his new friend's cheeks.  Both guys keep their skates on for the entire scene.  Eric also appeared in the final scene.  He goes home with the well-coiffed Guy DeSilva and this time it's Eric's turn to bend over and take the pickle.  

Here's Eric posing for Kensington Road -- who called him Craig Holt.  These photos appeared in a few gay rags promoting the sale of these photos.