Dino Phillips

Dino Phillips
Born
Dimitri Perparos

(1969-12-13)December 13, 1969
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedOctober 26, 2025(2025-10-26) (aged 55)
Tempe, Arizona, U.S.
Other namesDino Philips
Dino Jordan
Dane Preston
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Model
  • Dancer
  • Director
Years active1992–2009
AgentFalcon Studios

Dimitri Perparos (December 13, 1969 – October 26, 2025), known professionally by his stage names Dino Phillips, Dino Jordan, and his directorial pseudonym Dane Preston, was an American adult film actor, director, and model.[1] He was a prominent figure during the golden era of gay adult cinema in the 1990s and 2000s, performing for leading studios such as Catalina Video, Vivid Man, and All Worlds Video.[2][3] Over a career spanning more than 15 years, he accrued over 60 on-camera credits, established a prominent print modeling career, and later transitioned into directing, while also becoming a recognized LGBTQ+ community volunteer and fundraiser in his later life.[1][3][4]

Early life

Perparos was born on December 13, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois.[5] During his youth, he participated in competitive high school wrestling, an athletic background that would later influence his professional performance style.[6]

By the early 1990s, Perparos relocated to the Southwest.[6] In 1992, at the age of 23, he was working as a dancer at The Works, a popular nightclub in Phoenix, Arizona.[6] During a live performance venue appearance by adult film director Chi Chi LaRue, LaRue discovered Perparos alongside fellow dancer Tyler Regan.[6] Recognizing their screen potential, LaRue invited both men to San Francisco, California, immediately casting them in the adult release Hard Body II Video Magazine (1993), which marked Perparos' official entry into the adult entertainment industry.[6]

Career

Acting career and stylistic focus (1992–2009)

Performing primarily under the name Dino Phillips (and occasionally credited as Dino Jordan early in his career), Perparos quickly built a reputation for his athletic build, masculine screen presence, and wrestling background.[6] This distinct athletic skill set led to frequent bookings with BG Enterprises, a studio specializing in athletic and wrestling-themed adult content.[7]

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Phillips became a staple performer for the era's definitive gay adult entertainment studios, including Video 10, Vivid Man, HIS Video, Hot Desert Knights, All Worlds Video, and Catalina Video.[3]

During his career, Phillips collaborated with many major performers of the era.[6] He frequently cited performer Travis Colt as his favorite on-screen costar.[8] His career also included high-profile, unreleased projects; he was hired by Studio2000 to film a featured scene for one of the Mavericks series films alongside top star Tom Katt.[6] However, due to physical compatibility issues during production—which Phillips later noted was due to Katt's heavy thighs and thick build making choreography overly difficult—the scene was ultimately discarded from the final cut.[6]

By the time of his retirement from on-camera performing in 2009, Dino was credited with over 61 on-camera performances.[3]

Modeling and print media

In addition to his film career, Phillips was a highly sought-after print model during the 1990s.[9] Renowned for his distinct handsome looks and a famously muscular, lean physique, he crossed over heavily into adult publishing.[10] He appeared as a featured model in numerous high-profile nude magazines, gay publications, and erotica adult magazines throughout the decade.[11][12] His print work significantly amplified his popularity, making his image widely recognizable beyond video releases and cementing his status as a prominent pin-up of the 1990s adult era.[6][13]

Directorial (1999–2009)

In 1999, looking to expand his creative control and establish longevity in the industry, Phillips transitioned behind the camera.[1] Adopting the directorial pseudonym Dane Preston, he began writing and directing feature-length films and vignette series.[1]

For the next decade, he balanced his remaining on-camera roles with a prolific directorial output.[1] Legacy studios such as Catalina Video and All Worlds Video heavily relied on his directorial work, trusting him to helm large-budget projects during the industry's critical technological transition from VHS to DVD format.[1] He maintained his directorial and acting career concurrently until his formal retirement from the adult industry in 2009.[3]

Later life and philanthropy

Following his complete retirement from the adult industry in 2009, Perparos stepped entirely out of the entertainment industry and resided primarily in West Hollywood, California, and Tempe, Arizona.[3]

In his post-adult career, he became a deeply respected and visible fixture within the West Hollywood LGBTQ+ community.[3] Operating under his real name, Dimitri Perparos, he dedicated significant time to local advocacy, volunteering, and anchoring charity fundraisers.[3] Industry peers and community organizers frequently noted his reputation as a supportive, gentle, and reliable community volunteer.[3]

Death

Perparos died unexpectedly at the age of 55 on October 26, 2025, in Tempe, Arizona.[3] His passing prompted widespread tributes from former colleagues and community leaders, including his original mentor Chi Chi LaRue and performer Sabin Gray, who publicly commemorated his kindness, professional legacy, and extensive charitable contributions.[14]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1992Travelin' WildDinoDebut
1993Hard Body Video Magazine 2Dino Phillips
1994The Cum-Back KidDino Phillips
1994By Invitation OnlyDino Phillips
1994Come with MeDino Phillips
1994Please Don't TellDino Phillips
1994Together AgainDino Phillips
1994Too Damn Big!Dino Phillips
1994Forever Hold Your Piece 1Dino Phillips
1994Red, White, and YouDino Phillips
1994X-Fights 11Dino Phillips
1995How to Get a Man in BedDino Phillips
1995Quick Study: Sex Ed 1College Dean
1995Taxi TalesDino Phillips
1995Guest ServicesDino Phillips
1995Into Leather 1Dino Phillips
1995Limited EntryDino Phillips
1995Hot Springs OrgyCroquet Player
1995The UrgeDino Phillips
1995The Watering GameDino Phillips
1995Smooth StrokesDino Phillips
1995The Night We MetDino Phillips
1995Hard BallDino Phillips
1995Spankfest 1Dino Phillips
1995Hard on DemandDino Phillips
1995Earning His KeepDino Phillips
1995Spring FeverDino Phillips
1995A Score of Sex: Johnny Rey's Sex Series 2Dino Phillips
1995Keep the TipDino Phillips
1995Alex's Leather DreamDino Phillips
1995Wet Warehouse 1Dino Phillips
1995Right Hand ManDino Phillips
1995Gay Video Guide Porn Star Softball GameDino Phillips
1995Battling Briefs 4Dino Phillips
1996In the MixDino Phillips
1996Happily Ever AfterDon[3]
1996Big RigsDino Phillips
1996Boys from Bel-AirNeighbor
1996Hot Cops 2: This Time the Law's Gone Too FarDark-haired Prisoner Washing Van
1996A Night with Todd StevensDino Phillips
1996I Wanna Be in PornDino Phillips
1996Hard Lessons: Sex Ed 2The Dean
1996The RushDino Phillips
1996Pheromones: The Smell of Sex aka Johnny Rey Sex Series 3Dino Phillips
1996Palm Springs CruisinDino Phillips
19963-SomeDino Phillips
1996Met on the NetDino Phillips
1996ShowboysDino Phillips
1996Blue NightsDino Phillips
1996Hell Weekend 2Dino Phillips
1996High Stakes Wrestling 2Dino Phillips
1996Leather ImpressionsDino Phillips
1996Erotic Combat 8Dino Phillips
1997Beyond PunishmentDino Phillips
1997Hard for the MoneyDino Phillips
1997Stud FeeDino Phillips
1997Orgies 1Dino Phillips
1997Face RidersDino Phillips
1997Underground, Jeff Stryker'sDino Phillips
1997Hard-on HotelDino Phillips
1997Snap ShotsDino Phillips
1997Initiation 2: Hell WeekDino Phillips
1997ThreesomeDino Phillips
1997TemptedDino Phillips
1997Desert Paradise 1Dino Phillips
1997Sex Toy Story 2Dino Phillips
1997The Best of Leather 2Dino Phillips
1997Talk Dirty to MeDino Phillips
1997Hunk Hunt 30Dino Phillips
1997Widespread 2Dino Phillips
1997Extreme Scenes for GaysDino Phillips
1997Fresh Buns 7Dino Phillips
1997Rim MastersDino Phillips
1997Hometown BoysDino Phillips
1997WantedDino Phillips
1997Leather Jacket Love StoryPrivate Club Patron
1997Star Contact, Chrystal Crawford'sDino Phillips
1997Ass Slappin' 1Dino Phillips
1997ProbationDino Phillips
1997Lockerroom Sex BrawlDino Phillips
1997Sex Wrestling 4Dino Phillips
1998A Lesson LearnedDino Phillips
1998SnafuDino Phillips
1998Always AvailableDino Phillips
1998Orgies 4Dino Phillips
1998PluggedDino Phillips
1998Too Many TopsDino Phillips
1998Gay 4 the Weekend aka Gay for the WeekendDino Phillips
1998Runway StudsDino Phillips
1998Penetration on Pennsylvania AvenueDino Phillips
1998Hawaiian Vacation 2Dino Phillips
1998The Dildo VoyeurDino Phillips
1998The Object of My ErectionDino Phillips
1998Inside Men 2Dino Phillips
1998Wanna Be in Pictures?Dino Phillips
1998Hawaiian Vacation 1Dino Phillips
1998Trixxx of the TradeDino Phillips
1998Rent to BoneDino Phillips
1998Eroto Wrestling 3Dino Phillips
1998Huge NutbustersDino Phillips
1998Russell the Wonder MuscleDino Phillips
1998Squirting CocksDino Phillips
1998The UnderbossDino Phillips
1998Spank Me Man!Dino Phillips
1998WEHO AlleyDino Phillips
1998BiTanicDino Phillips
1998Cruizn' 4 Sex Dino Phillips
1998Hot Tub FeverDino Phillips
1998Mount the Big OneDino Phillips
1998Mat Muscle Mayhem 2Dino Phillips
1998Rendezvous At the Golden Gate Bed & BreakfastDino Phillips
1998Heat of the CityDino Phillips
1999Skateboard SlidersMan in Sewer
1999Wild Sex in AmericaDino Phillips
1999Opposites AttractDino Phillips
1999Cockstar 3Dino Phillips
1999Hard LovinDino Phillips
1999Burying the BoneDino Phillips
1999Nude ScienceDino Phillips
1999Hardcore Mat FightsDino Phillips
1999BiagraDino Phillips
1999Fantasies and Adventures 2Dino Phillips
2000The Head MechanicDino Phillips
2000The UnderbossBodyguard
2000From Room to RoomDino Phillips
2000PetersPeter Duke
2000VamBIresDino Phillips
2000Babes Ballin' Boys 5Dino Phillips
2000Bologna PonyDino Phillips
2000Super SquirtersDino Phillips
2001Going Down & Cumming Out in Beverly HillsDino Phillips
2001Ass SlammersDino Phillips
2001Hard-On Wrestling 1Dino Phillips
2001Meat Packers 2Dino Phillips
2002Breaking Him InDino Phillips
2002Full FrontalDino Phillips
2003Bear AssDino Phillips
20033-Way Sandwiches 1Dino Phillips
2003Gay American HeroesDino Phillips
2003No Twink Zone 1Dino Phillips
2004West Hollywood Sex Party aka Dereck, Drew, Dean & DinoDino Phillips
2004You've Got MaleDino Phillips
2005Man TalkDino Phillips
2006Erotic Combat 3Dino Phillips
2006The Best of the Rockland BrothersDino Phillips
2007Erotic Combat 2Dino Phillips
2007Cum Dump (Toxxxic)Dino Phillips
2008Erotic Combat 4Dino Phillips
2008Feeding Frenzy: Storm Chronicles 4Dino Phillips
2008Great Dane Gold Collector's Edition 1Dino Phillips[15]
2008Great Dane Gold Collector's Edition 2Dino Phillips
2011Erotic Combat 11Dino Phillips
2011Erotic Oil Wrestling 1Dino Phillips
2012Erotic Combat 6Dino Phillips
2014Erotic Oil Wrestling 2Dino Phillips
201820 Years of HDK BoysDino Phillips
2020Super Studs of Yesteryear 1Dino Phillips
2021Best of Manville RetroDino Phillips
2023High Stakes Wrestling 1 & 2Dino Phillips

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref
1996Grabby AwardsBest NewcomersHimselfWon[3]
1996Adult Video NewsBest Supporting ActorHappily Ever AfterWon[3]
1998GayVN AwardsBest ActorA Lesson LearnedNominated[16]
2000Best ScreenplayPetersNominated[17]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "New Top Dog in Gay Porn". AVN Magazine. October 7, 1999.
  2. ↑ "Dino & Chad" Mandate Vol. 20 No. 4. Modernismo Publications, Ltd. 1996. p. 53.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "Gay Star Dino Phillips Passes Away Suddenly at 55". AVN Magazine. November 2, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Dino Phillips Dies at 55: A Gay Adult Star Gone Too Soon". Instinct Magazine. May 20, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Gay Adult Film Actor Dino Phillips, Named Dimitri Perparos, Dies at 55". WEHO Times. March 8, 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Lifestyle: Dino Phillips" Manshots Vol. 9 No. 2. FirstHand, Ltd. 1996. p. 30.
  7. ↑ "Video Reviews: The Heartland" Jock Vol. 10 No. 6. Global Media Group, Ltd. 2000. p. 60.
  8. ↑ The Best of Gay Adult Video 1999. Champion Press. 1999. p. 77.
  9. ↑ "Wrestling Report" Torso. Varsity Communications, Inc. 2002. p. 40.
  10. ↑ "Grant Wood" XXX Interviews Vol. 1 No. 12. Adam Gay Video Erotica. 2001. p. 60.
  11. ↑ Superstars 2. Champion Press. 1999. p. 146.
  12. ↑ Indulge for Men No. 36. Liberation Publications Inc. 1999. p. 82.
  13. ↑ "Wild Shots: Solos" Manshots Vol. 8 No. 7. FirstHand, Ltd. 1996. p. 77.
  14. ↑ "Gay Adult Film Star Dino Phillips (Dimitri Perparos) Dies at 55. RIP". The Fight Mag. October 29, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Great Dane Releases Collectors' Edition". AVN Magazine. February 20, 2025.
  16. ↑ "The GayVN Awards". AVN Magazine. December 3, 1998.
  17. ↑ "GayVN AWARDS: AND THE NOMINEES ARE". AVN Magazine. January 26, 2000.
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