Marc Anthony, born Marc Anthony Donais on August 10, 1966, in Worcester, Massachusetts, is an American former gay pornographic film actor best known by his stage name Ryan Idol. Of French, Irish, and Native American ancestry, he began his career stripping in New England nightclubs before appearing as a Playgirl centerfold in February 1989 under his real name. This launched his successful 1990s career in the adult film industry, where he starred in numerous gay adult videos and became a notable figure. Standing 6 feet 1 inch tall, Idol later pursued mainstream theater, including a Broadway production of The Ritz. However, his life took a dark turn; in 2011, he was convicted of attempted murder for attacking his ex-girlfriend with a toilet tank lid and sentenced to 12 years in prison. He has since reflected on the exploitation and drug issues in the industry that affected him during his youth. Despite controversies, he remains a recognized name in gay porn history and has written a memoir about his experiences.