Hervé-Pierre Gustave, known professionally as HPG, is a French pornographic actor, producer, and director born on June 8, 1966, in Paris. Before entering the industry in 1990, he frequented Parisian peep shows on rue Saint-Denis and performed as a stripper in 1988 at the Saint-Denis theater, where he engaged in live sex shows. His debut film in 1990 launched a prolific career spanning over 600 films. HPG pioneered an avant-garde style that foreshadowed the gonzo movement, earning multiple awards for best European actor at events like the Hot d'Or, though he never claimed the top prize.
His work sparked controversy, including criticism following a 2001 Canal+ report, leading to debates on pornography. He authored an autobiography in 2002 and directed films like Les Mouvements du bassin in 2012. Active in both performing and behind-the-camera roles, HPG remains a notable figure in European adult cinema.