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What is Ron Jeremy’s Net Worth and Salary?
Ron Jeremy is an American adult film actor who has a net worth of $1 million. Possibly the most recognizable face in the adult film industry, Ron Jeremy has built quite a reputation over his long career. Also known as “The Hedgehog”, Jeremy has appeared in more adult films than any other actor. He was also named the #1 Porn Star of All Time by AVN.
Outside of his adult film career, Ron Jeremy has appeared as a regular in various mainstream projects including movies and TV shows. He is also a controversial figure who has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women. As of June 2020, Ron Jeremy is in prison on multiple sexual assault charges.
early life
Ron Jeremy Hyatt was born on March 12, 1953 in Queens, New York City. Ron grew up in a Jewish family, his parents were middle-class and had a good career. His father was a physicist and his mother was a book editor and OSS veteran during World War II. After high school, Ron Jeremy plans to pursue a career as a legitimate actor. However, he soon discovered that acting was not as lucrative as he thought. It got to the point where he starved as an unemployed Broadway stage actor.
adult film
After failing in show business, Ron Hyatt decided to pose for Playboy magazine. After notoriety, Hyatt entered the adult film industry, initially using his real name. However, the decision had a direct impact on his family. His grandmother was listed as “R. Hyatt” in the phone book, and she received hundreds of calls who were pestering her about Ron’s appearance on “Playboy.” In the end, she was forced to move out of her apartment. After a stern warning from his father, Ron began using his middle name in the adult industry and has since been known as “Ron Jeremy”.
He later earned the nickname “The Hedgehog” for the incident where his hair stood up. Throughout his career, Jeremy appeared in 2,000 adult films. He also directed 285 adult films. His credits completely surpassed any other performer in the adult film industry, as the second most active man only had 384 credits.
Mainstream project
Ron Jeremy found the transition to mainstream roles fairly easy thanks to his “man next door” persona. His earliest appearance was on the 1980 game show Wheel of Fortune, where he won a trip to Mazatlan. Jeremy is also credited as a special advisor on the film “Week 9 ½”. He then landed a small role in the film “They Bite,” and then again as a special advisor in the film “Boogie Nights.” Ron Jeremy made several appearances and developed a close relationship with Tammy Faye Barker in the mid-2000s season 2 of Surreal.
Additionally, Jeremy has appeared in films such as Chase, Saints of Boondock and Spinning. Ron has also appeared on TV shows such as “The Chappell Show,” “The Family Guy,” “Robot Chicken,” and “Cathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List.”
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memoir
In 2007, Ron Jeremy released a memoir called “The Hardest (Working) Man in Show Business.” Published by HarperCollins, the book explores his many exploits and experiences, including interactions with well-known celebrities.
business venture capital
In addition to his roles in the entertainment industry, Ron Jeremy has explored many other business ventures. In 2009, he opened a swingers nightclub in Portland, Oregon called Ron Jeremy’s Club Sesso. In 2015, the club was forced to close due to legal issues. He also lent his likeness and name to a well-regarded rum from Panama called Ron de Jeremy. He also appeared in a rum commercial as part of a marketing campaign.
health problems
In 2013, Ron Jeremy had serious health problems when he had chest pains and drove to a hospital in Los Angeles. Doctors discovered a potentially life-threatening aneurysm and operated on him to fix the problem. He was released from hospital three days later, with media reports saying he had been “fighting for his life”.
Legal Issues
In the mid-to-late 2000s, various women began filing sexual assault and rape allegations against Jeremy. One of the most high-profile first cases came in 2014, when a woman accused Ron of raping her at a West Hollywood house when she was 25. In 2016, the court dismissed a similar case against him for lack of evidence. In 2017, all Exxxotica National Adult Conventions decided to ban Ron Jeremy from all future conventions. This is due to numerous allegations from attendees that Jeremy forcibly groped them and inserted his fingers into their holes without consent.
Webcam model Ginger Banks was one of the leading figures calling for action against Jeremy. Two women accused Ron of sexually assaulting them at a specific West Hollywood bar, while a third woman alleges she was raped by an adult actor at the same bar.
Ultimately, Jeremy was arrested in 2020 and charged with three counts of rape, three counts of foreign object penetration, and one count of forcible oral sex and sexual assault. He was immediately taken into custody and released on $6.6 million bail, where he pleaded not guilty. If Jeremy is convicted, the maximum sentence is 90 years to life in prison.
