RIP Classic pornstar and producer John Leslie - GoFuckYourself.com

Caligari · 12-06-2010, 05:55 PM

Damn 65 years old. He was one of the greats.
http://www.xbiz.com/news/128109

on edit - Jamie Gillis also died not too long ago I believe.

Peter Romero · 12-06-2010, 05:56 PM

Wha???? I loved his work! Rest In Peace!

Spunky · 12-06-2010, 05:58 PM

RIP John

ideaworx · 12-06-2010, 06:04 PM

A sad day for sure, RIP

Fletch XXX · 12-06-2010, 06:09 PM

jamie gillis used to creep me out in my youth

loreen · 12-06-2010, 06:09 PM

RIP John

Caligari · 12-06-2010, 06:10 PM

A few things from the Xbiz article I did not know about Leslie-
"And he was an amazing musician," Moore continued. "He was a blues player, and he put out a couple of albums. He also was an incredible painter. He went to art school."

Not to mention some of the great films he was in, some of the best 70's and 80's porn movies made. Dracula Sucks, Pretty Peaches, Autobiography Of A Flea (which is fucking hysterical btw). A true legend in porn!

Sarah_Jayne · 12-06-2010, 06:19 PM

Sorry to hear that...I didn't know about Jamie Gillis either.

Far-L · 12-06-2010, 06:21 PM

John gave me my first big part in a 35mm porn film - I was actually nominated for both movies that I did for him, "Chameleons" and "Anything that moves" -for sex scenes and acting.

He was always a friend and mentor and someone who recognized early on that I wouldn't just be another mook hoping for $50 bucks a pop on the gang bang line.

Quick remembrance...

While shooting "anthing that moves" there was a scene that called for my face to get slapped... and slapped hard by Selena Steele, whom anyone knows gets off on that sort of thing... John shot about 25 takes but to tell you the truth I started to get punch drunk and am not sure. I took my smacks and didn't complain.

In fact, I would do it again.

John had a way about working that inspired folks to go the extra distance. His porn pretty much set a standard which so many others try to measure up against, and usually fail, because none would put the sort of creativity, intensity, and passion into shooting that John did.

RIP. He is truly a porn legend.

SwirlsGirl · 12-06-2010, 06:21 PM

RIP, enjoyed the artistic merit in his work

beerptrol · 12-06-2010, 06:24 PM

RIP, I've fired off more than a few knuckle children while watching his movies

DWB · 12-06-2010, 07:07 PM

Wow, 65 is fairly young.

A true porn legend.

fatfoo · 12-06-2010, 07:10 PM

RIP John Leslie.

Mutt · 12-06-2010, 07:35 PM

shit - he was still one of the top gonzo DVD directors with his own line at Evil Angel.

what did he die of? 65 these days is young to die. guess that's an age thing - when i was 25 that seemed old.

doh - heart attack with no prior history

davecummings · 12-06-2010, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Far-L

John gave me my first big part in a 35mm porn film - I was actually nominated for both movies that I did for him, "Chameleons" and "Anything that moves" -for sex scenes and acting.

He was always a friend and mentor and someone who recognized early on that I wouldn't just be another mook hoping for $50 bucks a pop on the gang bang line.

Quick remembrance...

While shooting "anthing that moves" there was a scene that called for my face to get slapped... and slapped hard by Selena Steele, whom anyone knows gets off on that sort of thing... John shot about 25 takes but to tell you the truth I started to get punch drunk and am not sure. I took my smacks and didn't complain.

In fact, I would do it again.

John had a way about working that inspired folks to go the extra distance. His porn pretty much set a standard which so many others try to measure up against, and usually fail, because none would put the sort of creativity, intensity, and passion into shooting that John did.

RIP. He is truly a porn legend.

I agree with everything you posted above. He was truly a MEGA-icon. He added much to porn, and I will always be grateful for the chance to perform/observe-and-learn from watching him as a director/videographer on his sets (once when I was performing in his "Dirty Tricks #1" with Lana Sands and Kirsty Waay; and,later in his "Fresh Meat #7 where he let me perform with Jewel Valmont and Kurious ---John had a special eye for the right angles, and for sexy girls to book. He was truly a Porn Artist (and one heck of a great performer, too!!!). RIP, John.

Evil Chris · 12-06-2010, 10:00 PM

RIP John Leslie.
http://business.avn.com/articles/Joh...ed-418848.html

Too young to go.

Rangermoore · 12-07-2010, 12:37 AM

Sad news.. Used to sneak into porn movies in the late 70's in San Francisco and watch John do his thing... Very sad indeed..

RIP John..................

Caligari · 12-07-2010, 05:46 AM

not surprised a few people here actually worked with him.
he's one of the people in the biz i would have liked to have met.

davecummings · 12-07-2010, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caligari

not surprised a few people here actually worked with him.
he's one of the people in the biz i would have liked to have met.

He was someone I always enjoyed stopping by to briefly chat with during the AEE "Business Insiders Only" day in Las Vegas -- a super nice guy who loved making hot women look even hotter in his films! And, he was a gracious gentleman.

SykkBoy · 12-07-2010, 11:07 AM

In the mid-80s when I discovered vcr porn (by accident), he was one of the first performers I saw. Back then you usually rented the VCR along with the videotape. Well, we rented a VCR that had Pleasure island in it and he was in it. Also, about that time, our satellite dish picked up American XXXTacy network and he was a common...uh..face on that channel...

RIP

bronco67 · 12-07-2010, 11:46 AM

Always loved "the Voyeur" series.

leedsfan · 12-07-2010, 11:53 AM

great guy and a decent golfer. Met him for the first at AVN about a decade ago. Sad loss.

CDSmith · 12-07-2010, 02:17 PM

I remember a scene he did with Ginger Lynne back in the 80's, may have been her first anal on film, I forget now, but it was quite memorable, as was much of his work.

The guy is an industry icon, and 65 is way too young to go.

R.I.P.

djroof · 12-07-2010, 02:58 PM

Rip........

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Caligari Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: At The Mountains Of Madness Posts: 5,414	RIP Classic pornstar and producer John Leslie Damn 65 years old. He was one of the greats. http://www.xbiz.com/news/128109 on edit - Jamie Gillis also died not too long ago I believe. __________________ ATTN Webmasters Cruel Bucks - LIVE Gonzo Does Not Pay ------------------------------------------------ Animal Rescue Click Here to Feed An Animal for Free Last edited by Caligari; 12-06-2010 at 05:56 PM..

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Caligari Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: At The Mountains Of Madness Posts: 5,414	A few things from the Xbiz article I did not know about Leslie- "And he was an amazing musician," Moore continued. "He was a blues player, and he put out a couple of albums. He also was an incredible painter. He went to art school." Not to mention some of the great films he was in, some of the best 70's and 80's porn movies made. Dracula Sucks, Pretty Peaches, Autobiography Of A Flea (which is fucking hysterical btw). A true legend in porn! __________________ ATTN Webmasters Cruel Bucks - LIVE Gonzo Does Not Pay ------------------------------------------------ Animal Rescue Click Here to Feed An Animal for Free

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Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	Sorry to hear that...I didn't know about Jamie Gillis either.

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Far-L Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 6,075	Homegrown Video will miss John Leslie John gave me my first big part in a 35mm porn film - I was actually nominated for both movies that I did for him, "Chameleons" and "Anything that moves" -for sex scenes and acting. He was always a friend and mentor and someone who recognized early on that I wouldn't just be another mook hoping for $50 bucks a pop on the gang bang line. Quick remembrance... While shooting "anthing that moves" there was a scene that called for my face to get slapped... and slapped hard by Selena Steele, whom anyone knows gets off on that sort of thing... John shot about 25 takes but to tell you the truth I started to get punch drunk and am not sure. I took my smacks and didn't complain. In fact, I would do it again. John had a way about working that inspired folks to go the extra distance. His porn pretty much set a standard which so many others try to measure up against, and usually fail, because none would put the sort of creativity, intensity, and passion into shooting that John did. RIP. He is truly a porn legend. __________________ HomegrownCash.com, the affiliate program of Homegrown Video - The Largest Collection of Amateur XXX - Est. 1982. Contact - Email: farrell AT homegrownvideo D com Skype: hgfarl Newsweek Magazine - "Homegrown Video, the longest running series in the history of porn." Last edited by Far-L; 12-06-2010 at 06:24 PM..

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DWB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Encrypted. Access denied. Posts: 31,779	Wow, 65 is fairly young. A true porn legend.

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Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	shit - he was still one of the top gonzo DVD directors with his own line at Evil Angel. what did he die of? 65 these days is young to die. guess that's an age thing - when i was 25 that seemed old. doh - heart attack with no prior history __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly! Last edited by Mutt; 12-06-2010 at 07:37 PM..

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