Gordon Grant (actor)
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April 25, 1949
- Actor
- Model
Gordon Grant | |
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| Born | Don Bowman April 25, 1949 Alaska, U.S. |
| Died | October 1, 1993 (aged 44) Las Vegas, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1975–1986 |
| Agent | Colt Studios |
Gordon Grant (born Don Bowman; April 25, 1949 – October 1, 1993) was an American model and actor in gay adult cinema, most prominent during the late 1970s and early 1980s.[1][2][3] He was a leading performer for major production houses such as Colt Studios and Bijou Video, and was widely recognized for his modeling work under his birth name for the pioneering boutique Ah Men.[4][5]
Grant was born on April 25, 1949, in Alaska. Biographies contain conflicting reports regarding his birthplace, with sources citing New Mexico.[6] He was of Dutch and Nez Perce Native American heritage.[6]
In the early 1970s, Grant relocated to San Francisco.[7] Prior to his entertainment career, he spent two years working as a construction worker on the Trans-Alaska pipeline.[8]
Career
Modeling
Using his birth name, Don Bowman, he established a successful modeling career.[9] He was a frequent and popular model for the Ah Men store on Santa Monica Boulevard, appearing in several of their influential clothing catalogs.[10] He was often cited by contemporaries as a "physically ideal man," notable as one of the few prominent brunette models in an industry then dominated by blond "surfer" archetypes.[11][12]
Acting
Grant entered the adult film industry in the late 1970s, initially appearing in "loops" (short, silent reels).[13] He rose to stardom after joining Colt Studios, where his "Colt image" made him a major industry figure.[14][15][16] Director Jim West noted that Grant became a preferred leading man for high-profile productions, including the Falcon film Dirty Words.[5][17]