Ryder Skye
Encyclopedia
Ryder Skye is an American
pornographic actress and model. She was born in Los Angeles
, California
.
descent. She was a former exotic dancer
at Cheetah's in Los Angeles before starting in adult video.The 5'2" 100-pound Skye calls her start in adult video "unexpected."
A self-described fan of heavy metal hair bands, members of L.A. Guns
, W.A.S.P.
, White Lion
and Black Line appeared at Skye's birthday at the Universal CityWalk
. She is also a frequent co-host of adult personality Tony Batman's A! Entertainment.
Skye is pursuing a degree in women's studies with a minor in human sexuality. As a feminist, she identifies herself as being sex-positive by supporting pornography as a source of empowerment for women and arguing against anti-pornography feminism. She plans on becoming a marriage counselor and sex therapist after her career in adult video is over; she is a former theatre major.
She is known in the adult industry for her appearance in feature title, including movies for Wicked Pictures
and Sex Z Pictures. She also has a forthcoming toy modeled from her from Topco, an adult toy company and expressed an interest in producing fetish scenes with award-winning director David Stanley.
Skye has also been featured in the 2008 movie Sex and the City. She appeared with fellow adult actress Roxy DeVille
and mainstream actor Gilles Marini
.
United States
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pornographic actress and model. She was born in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
Biography
Skye is of CaucasianCaucasian race
The term Caucasian race has been used to denote the general physical type of some or all of the populations of Europe, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, Western Asia , Central Asia and South Asia...
descent. She was a former exotic dancer
Exotic dancer
The terms exotic dancer and exotic dance can have different meanings in different parts of the world and depending on context. In the erotic sense, "exotic dance" is a often used to refer to practitioners of striptease...
at Cheetah's in Los Angeles before starting in adult video.The 5'2" 100-pound Skye calls her start in adult video "unexpected."
A self-described fan of heavy metal hair bands, members of L.A. Guns
L.A. Guns
L.A. Guns is the name of a hard rock group formed in Los Angeles, California, of which two rival incarnations currently exist due to numerous line-up changes. The first incarnation of the group was formed, by Tracii Guns, in 1983 but disbanded in 1985 following its merger with fellow Los Angeles...
, W.A.S.P.
W.A.S.P.
W.A.S.P. is an American heavy metal band formed in 1982. They emerged from the same Los Angeles scene that spawned Mötley Crüe, Ratt, Quiet Riot and others. The band's popularity peaked in the 1980s, yet they continue to record and tour, making them one of the most enduring of the West Coast heavy...
, White Lion
White Lion
White Lion is an American/Danish hard rock/heavy metal band that was formed in New York City in 1983 by Danish vocalist Mike Tramp and American guitarist Vito Bratta. Mainly active in the 1980s and early 1990s, the band achieved double platinum status with their #8 hit "Wait" and #3 hit "When the...
and Black Line appeared at Skye's birthday at the Universal CityWalk
Universal CityWalk
Universal CityWalk is the name given to the entertainment and retail districts located adjacent to the theme parks of Universal Parks & Resorts. Originating as an expansion of Universal's first park, Universal Studios Hollywood, CityWalk serves as an entrance plaza from the parking lots to the...
. She is also a frequent co-host of adult personality Tony Batman's A! Entertainment.
Skye is pursuing a degree in women's studies with a minor in human sexuality. As a feminist, she identifies herself as being sex-positive by supporting pornography as a source of empowerment for women and arguing against anti-pornography feminism. She plans on becoming a marriage counselor and sex therapist after her career in adult video is over; she is a former theatre major.
She is known in the adult industry for her appearance in feature title, including movies for Wicked Pictures
Wicked Pictures
Wicked Pictures is an American pornographic movie studio headquartered in Canoga Park, California. In 2006 it was described by Reuters as one of the handful of studios that dominate the U.S. porn industry...
and Sex Z Pictures. She also has a forthcoming toy modeled from her from Topco, an adult toy company and expressed an interest in producing fetish scenes with award-winning director David Stanley.
Skye has also been featured in the 2008 movie Sex and the City. She appeared with fellow adult actress Roxy DeVille
Roxy DeVille
Roxy DeVille is a former pornographic actress. She entered the adult film industry in 2005 at the age of around 23, and appeared in over 220 movies. She pledged never to perform anal sex on camera...
and mainstream actor Gilles Marini
Gilles Marini
Gilles Marini is a French actor. He is known for having appeared in Sex and the City: The Movie and in the American TV show Brothers & Sisters as Luc Laurent.-Life and career:...
.
Selected filmography
- The Artist (Wicked Pictures)
- Once Upon a Crime (Wicked Pictures)
- Carmen Goes South (Wicked Pictures)
- Get Reel (Sex Z Pictures)
Awards
- 2009 AVN Award nominee - Best All-Girl 3-Way Sex Scene – Babes Illustrated 17
- 2009 AVN Award nominee – The Jenna Jameson Crossover Star of the Year
- 2009 AVN Award nominee – Best New Starlet
- 2009 XBIZ AwardXBIZ AwardXBIZ Awards are given annually to honor "individuals, companies, performers and products that play an essential part in the growth and success of adult entertainment". Organized by the adult industry trade magazine XBIZ, the awards were first given in 2003...
nominee – New Starlet of the Year