Charles Dera, born December 21, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an acclaimed American adult film actor, former U.S. Marine, exotic dancer, and mixed martial artist. After his military service, he performed as an exotic dancer with Chippendales and the Men of the Strip troupe, known as 'The Veteran.' Dera also pursued MMA, amassing a 3-2-1 professional record with wins by decision and submission.
He entered the adult entertainment industry in 2005 with his debut in 'Underwear Uncovered' and was crowned Playgirl magazine's Man of the Year. Boasting over 1,100 video appearances, including 313 for Brazzers and numerous for Reality Kings, Dera has earned prestigious accolades such as the NightMoves Award for Male Performer of the Year, XBIZ Best Actor in 2018, multiple AVN Awards—including Best Supporting Actor for 'Cartel Sex' in 2019—and induction into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2022. Notable roles include 'Donald Drumpf' in the parody 'ZZ Erection' (2016). Residing in Orange County, California, he enjoys riding motorcycles.