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Bobby Vitale

Bobby Vitale, also known as "Jerry Forde", was an American pornographic actor of Mexican/ Irish descent. He entered the adult film industry in 1995 and performed in over 418 titles. His filmography includes films directed by John Leslie. Vitale directed two adult films.

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Bobby Vitale
Vitale on the right with his former girlfriend Briana Banks at the 2004 AVN Awards
Born
Gerald R. Forde

(1965-06-30)June 30, 1965
Santa Monica, California, United States
DiedAugust 29, 2017(2017-08-29) (aged 52)
Los Angeles, California, United States
Other nameJerry Forde
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Spouses
Tamara Bishop
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(m. 1986⁠–⁠1990)​
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(m. 1996⁠–⁠1999)​
PartnerBriana Banks (2003–2006)

Bobby Vitale, (June 30, 1965 – August 29, 2017)1 also known as "Jerry Forde", was an American pornographic actor of Mexican/ Irish descent. He entered the adult film industry in 1995 and performed in over 418 titles. His filmography includes films directed by John Leslie.2 Vitale directed two adult films.

Personal life

Vitale was married to fellow porn actor Nikki Tyler from 1996 to 1998.3 He appeared in scenes with her.4 They subsequently got divorced, and Vitale later became engaged to Briana Banks in 2003, before they split up in 2006.5

Vitale was the victim of a car accident in 2004 that left him with a smashed pelvis, crushed urethra and having to use a wheelchair and a colostomy bag temporarily.6

Having retired in the mid 2000s, Vitale ran a body shop in Southern California for several years.7 He claimed to be ready to make a comeback to the porn industry in 2011, but nothing ever came of this.8

He died on August 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California, aged 52.9

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References

  1. "Bobby Vitale | Actor, Director". IMDb.
  2. Joseph W. Slade [1] Flesh Need Not be Mute: The Pornographic Videos of John Leslie" Wide Angle 19.3 (1997): 115 - 148
  3. "Nikki Tyler". IMDb.
  4. "Reviews > Bobby Sox, starring Nikki Tyler". AllSexReviews. 2000-04-25. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
  5. "Briana Banks talks about the most traumatic scene she ever shot, and why she took a break from porn for a while". 15 April 2019.
  6. "Left for Dead in a Ralph's Parking Lot After a Car Accident, Bobby Vitale Making a Comeback?". May 15, 2016.
  7. Fayner, Scott (August 30, 2006). "WHERE'S BOBBY VITALE? HERE HE IS!!". Archived from the original on 2018-07-11. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
  8. Girl, Gossip (June 23, 2011). "Look Who is Back!".
  9. "Bobby Vitale | Actor, Director". IMDb.
  10. "XRCO Awards Not Stolen - The Show Goes On Anyway". AVN. 2000-03-20. Archived from the original on 2016-06-04. Retrieved 2013-12-28.
  11. "2001 Winners". AVN. Archived from the original on 2013-12-31. Retrieved 2013-12-28.
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