Derrick Pierce

Derrick Pierce Porn Star Biography

Derrick Pierce is an American adult film performer and director. He's known for his devotion to physical fitness, shaved bald hairstyle, and his frequent collaboration with Axel Braun.

Early Life

Pierce was born in Massachussets, but moved with his family to Southern California while still a young child. He was raised by a single mother, and he credits his admiration of her for his hard-ethic and his respect for women. He describes his childhood as being a "latch-key kid" and "troublemaker". He credits sports with teaching him discipline and keeping him out of further trouble as a teenager. Following his love of sports, he became a certified personal trainer and martial arts instructor.

Career

Pierce was making what he described as, "...a pretty decent living", but was looking to make more money. His girlfriend at the time was adult film star Lexxi Tyler, who introduced him to several people in the industry, leading to his first job. His first scene was with porn star Vanessa Lane for the film Gothsend IV. Pierce directed, produced, and performed in the award winning film, Tuff Love, a tale about female MMA fighters.

Personal Life

Pierce continues to live a second life separately from porn. Prior to entering the adult industry, he had been a martial arts instructor and certified personal trainer for sixteen years. To this day he still, he still works as a personal trainer part time. He is also an avid participant in Crossfit; he owns and operates his own affiliated mobile Crossfit gym, called "Crossfit Drop". He is co-host (along with Kyle Ireland) of, "The Wednesday Night Threeway", a radio program for the Playboy Sirius Radio station.

Awards

• 2010 - AVN Award - Unsung Male Performer of the Year
• 2013 - AVN Award - Best Group Sex Scene - Star Wars XXX - A Porn Parody
• 2014 - XBIZ Award - Best Actor - Couples-Themed Release - Tuff Love