Tyson Cane
Encyclopedia
Tyson Cane is an African-American gay pornographic actor
who appeared in pornographic films and magazines in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He then moved on to create his own short-lived film production company. He currently works as a director.
; in a Black Inches
interview a few years earlier, however, he gave Dolphin, Alabama as his place of birth. Cane has stated he served in the military as a tank operator in the 13th Bravo Field Artillery.
Cane says that he entered the gay adult industry after encountering Kristen Bjorn
in Florida. One of the first films in which he appeared was The Anchor Hotel by Kristen Bjorn Productions. This movie appeared alongside numerous others in the late 1990s. Early on in his career, Cane was featured on the cover of Black Inches
, which ran a pictorial shot by glamor photographer Anneli Adolfsson.'
, Lucas Entertainment
, Channel 1 Releasing, and Bacchus, among others. Cane acted both as a top and as a bottom; he never made an appearance in films featuring bareback
or other unsafe sexual practices.
In February, 2003, Cane teamed up with Enrico Vega to found Tyson Vega Videos, which released its first production, Manhattan Fantasies, in December of that year. The association with Vega did not last long, however, so that Tyson Vega Videos soon became Tyson Cane Videos. After producing several films, Cane sold his interest in the company to RAD Video in March 2007.
As of late 2008, he is active as a director for a company called "Alpha Dawgz."
Cane's second motivation is connected with the first: instead of appearing in "videos from the black companies [that] were cheaply done,", Cane wanted to work for "the top companies," "the best companies." He claims that he had to promise his parents to excel to make them accept his career choice.
Pornographic actor
A pornographic actor/actress or a porn star is a person who appears in pornographic film. Most actors appear nude in films...
who appeared in pornographic films and magazines in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He then moved on to create his own short-lived film production company. He currently works as a director.
Early life, education, and early career
In a More Starz interview Cane's birthplace was identified as Dalton, GeorgiaDalton, Georgia
Dalton is a city in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States. It is the county seat of Whitfield County and the principal city of the Dalton, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of both Murray and Whitfield counties. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 33,128...
; in a Black Inches
Black Inches
Black Inches was a US-based gay pornographic magazine featuring African-American men. Published by Mavety Media alongside magazines such as Mandate, it was established in 1993 and folded in 2009.- Features :...
interview a few years earlier, however, he gave Dolphin, Alabama as his place of birth. Cane has stated he served in the military as a tank operator in the 13th Bravo Field Artillery.
Cane says that he entered the gay adult industry after encountering Kristen Bjorn
Kristen Bjorn
Kristen Bjorn is the stage name of a British director and producer of gay pornographic movies and a former gay pornographic actor....
in Florida. One of the first films in which he appeared was The Anchor Hotel by Kristen Bjorn Productions. This movie appeared alongside numerous others in the late 1990s. Early on in his career, Cane was featured on the cover of Black Inches
Black Inches
Black Inches was a US-based gay pornographic magazine featuring African-American men. Published by Mavety Media alongside magazines such as Mandate, it was established in 1993 and folded in 2009.- Features :...
, which ran a pictorial shot by glamor photographer Anneli Adolfsson.'
Career
Cane has worked for some of the best-known gay film companies: Falcon EntertainmentFalcon Entertainment
Falcon Entertainment , an United States company based in San Francisco, California, is one of the world's largest producers of gay pornography....
, Lucas Entertainment
Lucas Entertainment
Lucas Entertainment is a New York-based gay pornographic studio started by porn star Michael Lucas. It is one of the largest such studios in the world. The studio is known for lavish, big-budget movies, and it contends that its 2006 film Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita is the most expensive gay porn...
, Channel 1 Releasing, and Bacchus, among others. Cane acted both as a top and as a bottom; he never made an appearance in films featuring bareback
Bareback
Bareback riding is a form of horseback riding without a saddle.Bareback may also refer to:* A type of rodeo event* Bareback , an act of unprotected sex* "Bareback" , a 2003 glam metal song...
or other unsafe sexual practices.
In February, 2003, Cane teamed up with Enrico Vega to found Tyson Vega Videos, which released its first production, Manhattan Fantasies, in December of that year. The association with Vega did not last long, however, so that Tyson Vega Videos soon became Tyson Cane Videos. After producing several films, Cane sold his interest in the company to RAD Video in March 2007.
As of late 2008, he is active as a director for a company called "Alpha Dawgz."
Views
Two factors appear to have driven Tyson Cane's career. On the one hand, he has emphasized his desire "to try and change the industry and the image of African American models. That's why I worked with Falcon. I was the first black person to work with Falcon as a model. … I went after companies that purposely didn't work with black guys …" Even if Cane's claim about being Falcon's first black model is not true, there can be little doubt that the gay adult industry continues to be racially segregated. Cane seems to see himself as a pioneer in breaking up stereotypes. In this context, it is worth noting that he has supported the New York chapter of Men of All Colors Together (MACT). His videography shows, however, that the reality of the gay adult industry has forced him back into all-ethnic productions.Cane's second motivation is connected with the first: instead of appearing in "videos from the black companies [that] were cheaply done,", Cane wanted to work for "the top companies," "the best companies." He claims that he had to promise his parents to excel to make them accept his career choice.
Selected videography
- As performer:
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- In the Mix' (1996, Channel 1 Releasing)
- The Anchor Hotel (1997, Kristen BjornKristen BjornKristen Bjorn is the stage name of a British director and producer of gay pornographic movies and a former gay pornographic actor....
) - The Freshmen (1997, Falcon)
- Black Workout 8 (1997, Bacchus)
- Hard Workout (1997, Bacchus)
- Black in Demand (1997, Thrust)
- Link 2 Link (1998, All Worlds Video)
- Link 2 Link: Director's Cut (1998, All Worlds Video)
- Inter-Racial Interrogation (1999, Oh Man! Studios)
- Best and Biggest of Black Inches (1999, Black Inches)
- Manhattan Fantasies (2004, Tyson Vega Videos)
- As producer/director:
- Manhattan Fantasies (2003, Tyson Vega Videos)
- Freak Factor: Looking for a Host (2004, Tyson Vega Videos)
- OhBoyEscorts.com (2005, Tyson Cane Videos)
- Oh Boy Escorts 2: The Apartment (2006, Tyson Cane Videos)
- Harold Episode Larry: Tyson Cane's True Life Story (2006, Tyson Cane Videos)
- As director:
- The Booth (2006, Alpha Dawgz)
- The Interview (2006, Alpha Dawgz)
- Just Pure Sex (2007, Alpha Dawgz)
See also
- List of pornographic movie studios
- List of male performers in gay porn films