Joey Silvera, born Joseph Nassivera on December 20, 1951, in Rochester, New York, is a legendary American pornographic actor and director. A native of upstate New York, he entered the adult industry in San Francisco in 1974 at age 23, quickly becoming known for his staying power, comic flair, and appeal. Over his performing career spanning decades, Silvera appeared in over 1,000 films, including classics like 'Public Affairs' (1984), 'She's So Fine' (1985), 'Blame it on Ginger' (1987), and 'The Party' (1993). He won numerous awards, such as multiple AVN Best Actor/Supporting Actor nods and XRCO honors, and was inducted into the AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame.
In the early 1990s, he transitioned to directing, producing gonzo series for Evil Angel like 'Butt Row' (1996), 'Please!' (1999-2001), 'Service Animals' (2001-2006), and the acclaimed 'Rogue Adventures' transsexual series. His directorial achievements include multiple AVN Best Gonzo/Transsexual awards and three XBIZ Transsexual Director of the Year titles (2012, 2014, 2015). Standing 6'2", Silvera used aliases like Joe Arnold and Eric Marin. Though retired from performing, his influence endures in adult entertainment history.
