The ruggedly handsome John West, whose physical gifts greatly inspired a positive reaction in the adult filming world, held an impressive career spanning well over a decade since his arrival on the porn scene in 1993. Gifted with an Italian heritage, John was born on March 29, 1971. Generally most of John West's early work involved low-budget "gang bang" and "gonzo" styled scenes. However, having been recognized for his good looks and well-muscled body, John graduated to appearing in mainstream pornography. As the 90s rolled along, John found steady work which also included working with several notable stars of the industry. He was married to the blond beauty Teri Starr from 1998-2000, with whom he appeared on screen a few times. During the course of his career, John West was nominated for AVN Awards during the years of 2004, 2006 and 2008. He retired from the business in 2009.