Aiden Shaw, born Aiden Brady on February 22, 1966, in England, is a former gay pornographic actor, author, model, and musician. He entered the adult industry in the early 1990s, adopting the stage name Shaw and gaining prominence as a contract performer. Shaw appeared in numerous gay adult films before retiring in 1999, though he made a brief return in 2004. Diagnosed HIV-positive in 1997, he has openly discussed his experiences with the virus, drug use, and life in the sex industry.
In 2006, he published the autobiography 'My Undoing: Love in the Thick of Sex, Drugs, Pornography, and Prostitution,' detailing his career, relationships, and personal struggles. Shaw has also authored novels like 'Brutal' and collections of poetry. Standing at 5'8", he later transitioned into writing and modeling while residing in London.