Joshua Luke Broome, formerly known as Rocco Reed, is an American pastor and former porn star.
Joshua Broome | |
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 Broome at the 29th AVN Awards | |
| Born | Joshua Luke Broome |
| Occupation(s) | Porn star, pastor |
| Years active | 2006–2013 |
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Spouse | Hope Broome (m. 2016) |
| Children | 4 |
| Website | www |
Early life
Broome and his younger brother were raised by their mother, who was divorced from their father. When he was 15, he pursued modelling, and moved to Los Angeles as an adult in an attempt to become an actor. He was offered a job as an adult film star, and began doing shoots.[1]
Career
Pornography
Broome entered the pornography industry in 2006. In 2011, he began directing pornography for Penthouse Video.[2]
Broome starred in more than 1,000 adult movies over 6 years before his retirement in 2013. He had done both gay and straight pornography, having been signed to Men.com for a 6-month period.[3] He was nominated three times, including in 2011, for Best Male Performer for the AVN Awards, as well as 2012's Best Supporting Actor.[4] He claims that he had earned over $1.1 million during his career.[5]
Post-pornography
Becoming depressed from his lifestyle, Broome considered suicide, and had planned to commit suicide. Before going through with his plan, he drove to the bank and deposited a check, where he broke down in tears and called his mother.[1] He moved to South Carolina where his mother lived, where he became a fitness trainer, and met his wife.[6] He is currently a Christian minister and anti-pornography advocate.[7] He hosts a Christian podcast, Counterfeit Culture.[8]
Personal life
Prior to leaving the adult film industry, he was engaged to fellow porn star Asa Akira.[9]
He met his wife, Hope, in 2015, and they married in 2016. They currently have three sons.[5]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nomination | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010[10] | Male Performer of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2011[11] | Best Male Performance of the Year | Nominated | |
| Best Male Actor of the | Mad Love | Nominated | |
| 2012[12][13] | Best Performer of the Year | Won | |
| Best Acting Performance of the Year | Girlfriend for Hire | Nominated | |
| Best Acting Performance of the Year | Star Trek: The Next Generation: A XXX Parody | Nominated | |
| 2013[14] | Best Double Performance | Cafe Amore | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actor | Star Wars XXX: A Porn Parody | Nominated | |
| Best Parody Scene | Nominated |
| Year | Nomination | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009[15] | Best Male Newcomer | Nominated | |
| 2010[16][17][18] | Best Group Sex Scene | 2040 | Nominated |
| Male Performer of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | Nominated | ||
| 2012[19] | Best Group Sex Scene | The Rocki Whore Picture Show: A Hardcore Parody | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actor | Horizon | Nominated | |
| Best 3-Way | What the Fuck! Big Tits, Bitches & Ass | Nominated | |
| Male Performer of the Year | Nominated |
| Year | Nomination | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2010[20] | Best Male Performance | Nominated |
| 2012[21] | Best Actor | Nominated |
| Best Male Performance | Nominated |
