Tim Beckley (born Jeremy Stone) began as a drummer in the punk rock scene in Chicago and then NYC, soon also working as an adult, horror and slasher film actor, director, and producer. As an adult actor, he was best known as Dick Howard, and later as a director and producer as Tim Beckley. He went on to host radio shows and write books about conspiracy theories, UFOs and the paranormal. Over the years, he was formerly married to adult stars Helen Madigan, Kelly Nichols, Kimberly Carson, and Christy Canyon. He died on May 31, 2021 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.