Randy Spears, born Gregory Patrick on June 18, 1961, in Kankakee, Illinois, is a retired American pornographic actor and director renowned for his comedic flair. After modest success in mainstream acting, including roles in *Trading Places* and *Critters 2* as Gregory Patrick, and time as a Chippendales dancer, he entered the adult industry in 1987, introduced by Ona Zee. His debut was in *The Case of the Sensuous Sinners* (1988). Spears starred in over 1,800 films, directing more than 50, with highlights like the *Sex Trek* series and Australian shoots such as *Singles Holiday* (1990). He amassed 14 AVN Awards, including Best Actor for *The Masseuse* (1990), XRCO Male Performer of the Year (1990, 1991), and inductions into AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame (2002). Retiring in 2011 amid drug struggles, he embraced Christianity, becoming a minister in Houston, Texas. Post-career, he did voiceovers for *American Dad!* and plans a memoir. A close friend of Jon Dough, he helped with his funeral costs after Dough's 2006 suicide.