Derrick Pierce

Derrick Pierce (born March 1, 1973) is an American pornographic actor, director, radio personality, and personal trainer. Pierce has received several adult industry awards, including the 2009 NightMoves Award for Best Male Performer and the 2016 XRCO Award for Best Actor.

Early life
Pierce was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and raised in Los Angeles, California. He is of French and Italian descent. He was raised by a single mother whom he credits as a strong influence in his life. His mother was also in the entertainment world, as were her girlfriends.

As a child, he moved to Southern California with his mother and grew up in the Sylmar area of the San Fernando Valley.

Pierce began his career in pornographic adult films in approximately 2005. Previously, he was a certified personal trainer and martial arts instructor for sixteen years before working in porn.

Career in adult films
Pierce's first scene was with Vanessa Lane in Gothsend 4. He chose the last name "Pierce" for his stage name because he had nipple and tongue piercings at the time. The first name "Derrick" was suggested by an ex-girlfriend of his.

Work in other media
In May 2008, Derrick Pierce became the co-host, with Kylie Ireland, of Playboy's Sirius Radio show, "The Friday Night Threeway".