Tom Byron Joins LA Direct

LOS ANGELES—AVN Hall of Fame performer/director Tom Byron has signed with leading talent agency LA Direct Models for representation. Coming up on his 30th anniversary in the business, Byron remains one of its most respected actors, having won this year's Best Actor award from AVN for his performance in New Sensations' The Big Lebowski: A XXX Parody, which adds to his extensive collection of accolades, including two AVN Performer of the Year trophies. "LA Direct is going to help me organize and further my acting career," Byron said. "I'm thrilled to be entering this partnership with the most recognized name in adult talent." Offered LA Direct owner and founder Derek Hay, "We are delighted to have Tom join the family at LA Direct. We look forward to working with him in all capacities. Thirty years in any business is an accomplishment, but to maintain the high level of performance that Tom has is unheard of these days. He is truly one of the all time greats in adult entertainment." Byron's next big role comes in Axel Braun Productions/Vivid Entertainment's Star Wars XXX: A Porn Parody, which finds him brandishing the lightsaber of Obi-Wan Kenobi.