Ronald Jeremy Hyatt, born March 12, 1953, in Queens, New York, is a former pornographic actor known as 'The Hedgehog,' 'Big Daddy,' and 'Ronnie.' He entered the industry in 1977 after posing for Playgirl and transitioning from teaching and acting. Jeremy appeared in over 2,000 adult films, directed 285 more, and was ranked No. 1 by AVN in their '50 Top Porn Stars of All Time' list.
He earned awards including the 1983 AFAA for Best Supporting Actor (Suzie Superstar), 1986 AVN for Best Supporting Actor (Candy Stripers II), and 2006 F. A. M. E.
Award for Favorite Adult Actor. Career highlights include a Guinness World Record for most adult film appearances and non-porn roles in films like 9½ Weeks and Boogie Nights. Allegations of sexual assault surfaced from 2004, leading to 30 counts involving 21 victims by 2021. In 2023, he was found mentally unfit to stand trial due to neurocognitive decline and released to private care in November 2023.
He retired in 2018.