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Richard Pacheco (102)
Richard Pacheco, born Howard Marc Gordon on May 5, 1948, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an American former adult film actor, director, and writer. Raised in an Orthodox Jewish family as the younger of two brothers, he initially worked as a construction laborer and handyman. In 1977, he auditioned for the film Candy Stripers, launching his career in the Golden Age of Porn. He appeared in over 100 x-rated films and videos, winning multiple awards for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Director. Playgirl magazine named him Man of the Year in 1979 as Howie Gordon. Married before entering the industry, he remained wed to his wife Carly while raising three children. Retiring in the mid-1980s, Pacheco has reflected on his experiences through interviews, writings, and his book Hindsight, emphasizing family life alongside his unique journey from everyday jobs to adult entertainment stardom and beyond.