Tell Them Johnny Wadd Is Here
One of Holmes's signature appearances as Johnny Wadd.
American performer, producer & director
John Holmes
John Holmes was an American performer, producer and director born August 8, 1944 in Ohio, whose late-1960s entry into adult film and recurring Johnny Wadd character made him one of the defining performers of the industry's 1970s feature era.
- Born
- August 8, 1944
- Age
- 82
- Nationality
- American
Biography
John Holmes biography
John Holmes was an American performer, producer and director born August 8, 1944 in Ashville, Ohio.
He entered the underground adult-film industry in the late 1960s and became a defining figure of the 1970s feature era.
The recurring Johnny Wadd detective character became the professional role most closely associated with his name.
Holmes died March 13, 1988 in Los Angeles at age 43. His career remains a major reference point in histories of the American adult-film industry.
Basic information
Personal & professional details
- Name
- John Holmes
- Born
- August 8, 1944
- Age
- 82
- Birthplace
- Ashville, Ohio, United States
- Nationality
- American
- Profession
- American performer, producer & director
- Location
- Ohio / Los Angeles, California
- Career start
- Late 1960s
- Also known as
- Johnny Wadd, John C. Holmes
- Known for
- Johnny Wadd series, Tell Them Johnny Wadd Is Here, The Jade Pussycat, Adult-film Hall of Fame legacy
Career
Career timeline
Late 1960s
Adult-film career begins
IMDb places Holmes's entry into underground adult production in the late 1960s.
1970s
Johnny Wadd era
The detective character became central to his screen identity.
1980s
Hall of Fame recognition
Holmes entered major industry halls of fame as his career moved into the video era.
1988
Death
Holmes died March 13, 1988 in Los Angeles.
Photos
John Holmes photo gallery
Works
Selected works & appearances
The Jade Pussycat
Another prominent Johnny Wadd-era feature.