J. Brian
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1932-02-21
Day of Death
1985-05-17 (53 years old)
Place of Birth
Alameda, California, U.S.
J. Brian
Biography
Jeremiah Brian Donahue, better known as J. Brian, is credited with several firsts in the gay adult industry. As J. Brian he began as a photographer and in 1964 was allegedly the first in the modern era to publish male full frontal nudes. Brian moved to San Francisco in the mid-1960s. He and his partner Bob Damron formed Calafran Enterprises, a photographic studio, which also published the magazine "Golden Boys" in 1968. Brian began producing silent "loops", among them "Opus One" (1969), "Little Boy Lust" (1970), and "Come to the Orgy" (1971). His first feature, "Seven in a Barn" (1971) is said to be the first gay adult feature with synchronized sound. This and subsequent films were distinguished by the appearances of "all-American" young men in rural locations.
Known For
Crew
(2016)
Cruising Elsewhere
Director of Photography
(1993)
The Best of J. Brian
Director
(1983)
Ebony Love
Producer
(1982)
J. Brian's Golden Boys
Director
(1981)
Flashbacks
Director, Producer, Writer
(1980)
Twins
Director
(1979)
Incest: Brother Love
Producer, Director
(1976)
J. Brian's Raw Country
Editor, Producer, Director, Director of Photography, Writer
(1976)
Male Stampede
Producer, Director, Writer, Editor
(1974)
Tuesday Morning Workout
Director
(1973)
Four More Than Money
Director, Editor, Cinematography
(1972)
First Time Round
Editor, Director, Writer, Director of Photography
(1971)
Five in Hand
Director
(1971)
Chapter 3
Editor, Writer, Producer, Director
(1971)
Seven in a Barn
Director