HPG, real name Hervé-Pierre Gustave, born June 8, 1966, is a French pornographic actor, producer, and director. He started as a stripper in 1988 at the Saint-Denis theater, performing explicit acts on stage, before entering porn in 1990 after immersing himself in Parisian peep shows. Renowned for his avant-garde style predating the gonzo movement, HPG starred in over 600 films, earning annual Hot d'Or nominations for Best European Actor but never winning. He appeared in mainstream cinema, including Catherine Breillat's 'Romance' (1998) and 'Baise-moi' (2000).
A 2001 Canal+ report sparked controversy, with L'Express accusing his work of 'raping women' via article, protests from the Guard Dogs association, and broadcast bans. In 2002, he published 'HPG, the Autobiography of a Pornstar' with Hachette. HPG directs and produces films like 'Les Mouvements du Bassin' (2010), 'Son of' (2014), and 'We Shouldn't Exist' (2006), blending explicit content with artistic provocation.