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George Payne, born George Medved on February 7, 1944, in Youngstown, Ohio, was a pioneering American pornographic actor spanning gay and straight genres during the Golden Age of Porn. Son of Yugoslavian immigrants, he grew up speaking Serbo-Croatian, excelled in sports and bodybuilding, served in the Air Force, and modeled for physique magazines before debuting in 1973's "The Back Row" opposite Casey Donovan. Known for his intense, manic performances, Payne starred in over 150 films, including "Centurians of Rome" (1981), "Navy Blue" (1979), "Public Affairs" (1983), and "Good Girls Bad Girls" (1984).

He transitioned to heterosexual roles, collaborated with stars like Vanessa del Rio (whom he dated), and earned XRCO Hall of Fame induction in 1999. Married four times, including long-term to casting agent Diane until her death, Payne retired in the late 1980s, faced hardships in 2015, but reflected on his career in 2021 interviews, emphasizing his acting prowess.