Steve Holmes, born Christian Christof on March 23, 1961, in Sibiu, Romania, is a prominent Romanian-born German pornographic actor, producer, and director renowned for his extensive work in the adult film industry, particularly in anal scenes that earned him the nickname 'Anal Steve.' With a career spanning from 1996 to the present, he has appeared in thousands of scenes and directed numerous films. Holmes, standing at 6'1" with a commanding presence, has received multiple awards, including AVN Male Foreign Performer of the Year in 2005 and 2006, and was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2017.
Of Transylvanian Saxon descent, he began performing later in life around age 35 and has become a veteran performer known for his versatility in hardcore genres. Based in the United States, his contributions have significantly influenced European and international porn production.