Dimitri Perparos (December 13, 1969 – October 26, 2025), known professionally by his stage names Dino Phillips, Dino Jordan, and his directorial pseudonym Dane Preston, was an American adult film actor, director, and model. He was a prominent figure during the golden era of gay adult cinema in the 1990s and 2000s, performing for leading studios such as Catalina Video, Vivid Man, and All Worlds Video. Over a career spanning more than 15 years, he accrued over 60 on-camera credits, established a prominent print modeling career, and later transitioned into directing, while also becoming a recognized LGBTQ+ community volunteer and fundraiser in his later life.
Early life Perparos was born on December 13, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois. During his youth, he participated in competitive high school wrestling, an athletic background that would later influence his professional performance style.
By the early 1990s, Perparos relocated to the Southwest. In 1992, at the age of 23, he was working as a dancer at The Works, a popular nightclub in Phoenix, Arizona. During a live performance venue appearance by adult film director Chi Chi LaRue, LaRue discovered Perparos alongside fellow dancer Tyler Regan. Recognizing their screen potential, LaRue invited both men to San Francisco, California, immediately casting them in the adult release Hard Body II Video Magazine (1993), which marked Perparos' official entry into the adult entertainment industry.
Career Acting career and stylistic focus (1992–2009) Performing primarily under the name Dino Phillips (and occasionally credited as Dino Jordan early in his career), Perparos quickly built a reputation for his athletic build, masculine screen presence, and wrestling background. This distinct athletic skill set led to frequent bookings with BG Enterprises, a studio specializing in athletic and wrestling-themed adult content.
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Phillips became a staple performer for the era's definitive gay adult entertainment studios, including Video 10, Vivid Man, HIS Video, Hot Desert Knights, All Worlds Video, and Catalina Video.
During his career, Phillips collaborated with many major performers of the era. He frequently cited performer Travis Colt as his favorite on-screen costar. His career also included high-profile, unreleased projects; he was hired by Studio2000 to film a featured scene for one of the Mavericks series films alongside top star Tom Katt. However, due to physical compatibility issues during production—which Phillips later noted was due to Katt's heavy thighs and thick build making choreography overly difficult—the scene was ultimately discarded from the final cut.
By the time of his retirement from on-camera performing in 2009, Dino was credited with over 61 on-camera performances.
Modeling and print media In addition to his film career, Phillips was a highly sought-after print model during the 1990s. Renowned for his distinct handsome looks and a famously muscular, lean physique, he crossed over heavily into adult publishing. He appeared as a featured model in numerous high-profile nude magazines, gay publications, and erotica adult magazines throughout the decade. His print work significantly amplified his popularity, making his image widely recognizable beyond video releases and cementing his status as a prominent pin-up of the 1990s adult era.
Directorial (1999–2009) In 1999, looking to expand his creative control and establish longevity in the industry, Phillips transitioned behind the camera. Adopting the directorial pseudonym Dane Preston, he began writing and directing feature-length films and vignette series.
For the next decade, he balanced his remaining on-camera roles with a prolific directorial output. Legacy studios such as Catalina Video and All Worlds Video heavily relied on his directorial work, trusting him to helm large-budget projects during the industry's critical technological transition from VHS to DVD format. He maintained his directorial and acting career concurrently until his formal retirement from the adult industry in 2009.
Later life and philanthropy Following his complete retirement from the adult industry in 2009, Perparos stepped entirely out of the entertainment industry and resided primarily in West Hollywood, California, and Tempe, Arizona.
In his post-adult career, he became a respected within the West Hollywood LGBTQ+ community. Operating under his real name, Dimitri Perparos, he dedicated significant time to local advocacy, volunteering, and anchoring fundraisers. Industry peers and community organizers frequently noted his reputation as a supportive, gentle, and reliable community volunteer.
Death Perparos died unexpectedly at the age of 55 on October 26, 2025, in Tempe, Arizona. His passing prompted widespread tributes from former colleagues and community leaders, including his original mentor Chi Chi LaRue and performer Sabin Gray, who publicly commemorated his kindness, professional legacy, and extensive charitable contributions.
Filmography Film YearTitleRoleNotes 1992 Travelin' Wild Dino Debut 1993 Hard Body Video Magazine 2 Dino Phillips 1994 The Cum-Back Kid Dino Phillips 1994 By Invitation Only Dino Phillips 1994 Come with Me Dino Phillips 1994 Please Don't Tell Dino Phillips 1994 Together Again Dino Phillips 1994 Too Damn Big! Dino Phillips 1994 Forever Hold Your Piece 1 Dino Phillips 1994 Red, White, and You Dino Phillips 1994 X-Fights 11 Dino Phillips 1995 How to Get a Man in Bed Dino Phillips 1995 Quick Study: Sex Ed 1 College Dean 1995 Taxi Tales Dino Phillips 1995 Guest Services Dino Phillips 1995 Into Leather 1 Dino Phillips 1995 Limited Entry Dino Phillips 1995 Hot Springs Orgy Croquet Player 1995 The Urge Dino Phillips 1995 The Watering Game Dino Phillips 1995 Smooth Strokes Dino Phillips 1995 The Night We Met Dino Phillips 1995 Hard Ball Dino Phillips 1995 Spankfest 1 Dino Phillips 1995 Hard on Demand Dino Phillips 1995 Earning His Keep Dino Phillips 1995 Spring Fever Dino Phillips 1995 A Score of Sex: Johnny Rey's Sex Series 2 Dino Phillips 1995 Keep the Tip Dino Phillips 1995 Alex's Leather Dream Dino Phillips 1995 Wet Warehouse 1 Dino Phillips 1995 Right Hand Man Dino Phillips 1995 Gay Video Guide Porn Star Softball Game Dino Phillips 1995 Battling Briefs 4 Dino Phillips 1996 In the Mix Dino Phillips 1996 Happily Ever After Don 1996 Big Rigs Dino Phillips 1996 Boys from Bel-Air Neighbor 1996 Hot Cops 2: This Time the Law's Gone Too Far Dark-haired Prisoner Washing Van 1996 A Night with Todd Stevens Dino Phillips 1996 I Wanna Be in Porn Dino Phillips 1996 Hard Lessons: Sex Ed 2 The Dean 1996 The Rush Dino Phillips 1996 Pheromones: The Smell of Sex aka Johnny Rey Sex Series 3 Dino Phillips 1996 Palm Springs Cruisin Dino Phillips 1996 3-Some Dino Phillips 1996 Met on the Net Dino Phillips 1996 Showboys Dino Phillips 1996 Blue Nights Dino Phillips 1996 Hell Weekend 2 Dino Phillips 1996 High Stakes Wrestling 2 Dino Phillips 1996 Leather Impressions Dino Phillips 1996 Erotic Combat 8 Dino Phillips 1997 Beyond Punishment Dino Phillips 1997 Hard for the Money Dino Phillips 1997 Stud Fee Dino Phillips 1997 Orgies 1 Dino Phillips 1997 Face Riders Dino Phillips 1997 Underground, Jeff Stryker's Dino Phillips 1997 Hard-on Hotel Dino Phillips 1997 Snap Shots Dino Phillips 1997 Initiation 2: Hell Week Dino Phillips 1997 Threesome Dino Phillips 1997 Tempted Dino Phillips 1997 Desert Paradise 1 Dino Phillips 1997 Sex Toy Story 2 Dino Phillips 1997 The Best of Leather 2 Dino Phillips 1997 Talk Dirty to Me Dino Phillips 1997 Hunk Hunt 30 Dino Phillips 1997 Widespread 2 Dino Phillips 1997 Extreme Scenes for Gays Dino Phillips 1997 Fresh Buns 7 Dino Phillips 1997 Rim Masters Dino Phillips 1997 Hometown Boys Dino Phillips 1997 Wanted Dino Phillips 1997 Leather Jacket Love Story Private Club Patron 1997 Star Contact, Chrystal Crawford's Dino Phillips 1997 Ass Slappin' 1 Dino Phillips 1997 Probation Dino Phillips 1997 Lockerroom Sex Brawl Dino Phillips 1997 Sex Wrestling 4 Dino Phillips 1998 A Lesson Learned Dino Phillips 1998 Snafu Dino Phillips 1998 Always Available Dino Phillips 1998 Orgies 4 Dino Phillips 1998 Plugged Dino Phillips 1998 Too Many Tops Dino Phillips 1998 Gay 4 the Weekend aka Gay for the Weekend Dino Phillips 1998 Runway Studs Dino Phillips 1998 Penetration on Pennsylvania Avenue Dino Phillips 1998 Hawaiian Vacation 2 Dino Phillips 1998 The Dildo Voyeur Dino Phillips 1998 The Object of My Erection Dino Phillips 1998 Inside Men 2 Dino Phillips 1998 Wanna Be in Pictures? Dino Phillips 1998 Hawaiian Vacation 1 Dino Phillips 1998 Trixxx of the Trade Dino Phillips 1998 Rent to Bone Dino Phillips 1998 Eroto Wrestling 3 Dino Phillips 1998 Huge Nutbusters Dino Phillips 1998 Russell the Wonder Muscle Dino Phillips 1998 Squirting Cocks Dino Phillips 1998 The Underboss Dino Phillips 1998 Spank Me Man! Dino Phillips 1998 WEHO Alley Dino Phillips 1998 BiTanic Dino Phillips 1998 Cruizn' 4 Sex Dino Phillips 1998 Hot Tub Fever Dino Phillips 1998 Mount the Big One Dino Phillips 1998 Mat Muscle Mayhem 2 Dino Phillips 1998 Rendezvous At the Golden Gate Bed & Breakfast Dino Phillips 1998 Heat of the City Dino Phillips 1999 Skateboard Sliders Man in Sewer 1999 Wild Sex in America Dino Phillips 1999 Opposites Attract Dino Phillips 1999 Cockstar 3 Dino Phillips 1999 Hard Lovin Dino Phillips 1999 Burying the Bone Dino Phillips 1999 Nude Science Dino Phillips 1999 Hardcore Mat Fights Dino Phillips 1999 Biagra Dino Phillips 1999 Fantasies and Adventures 2 Dino Phillips 2000 The Head Mechanic Dino Phillips 2000 The Underboss Bodyguard 2000 From Room to Room Dino Phillips 2000 Peters Peter Duke 2000 VamBIres Dino Phillips 2000 Babes Ballin' Boys 5 Dino Phillips 2000 Bologna Pony Dino Phillips 2000 Super Squirters Dino Phillips 2001 Going Down & Cumming Out in Beverly Hills Dino Phillips 2001 Ass Slammers Dino Phillips 2001 Hard-On Wrestling 1 Dino Phillips 2001 Meat Packers 2 Dino Phillips 2002 Breaking Him In Dino Phillips 2002 Full Frontal Dino Phillips 2003 Bear Ass Dino Phillips 2003 3-Way Sandwiches 1 Dino Phillips 2003 Gay American Heroes Dino Phillips 2003 No Twink Zone 1 Dino Phillips 2004 West Hollywood Sex Party aka Dereck, Drew, Dean & Dino Dino Phillips 2004 You've Got Male Dino Phillips 2005 Man Talk Dino Phillips 2006 Erotic Combat 3 Dino Phillips 2006 The Best of the Rockland Brothers Dino Phillips 2007 Erotic Combat 2 Dino Phillips 2007 Cum Dump (Toxxxic) Dino Phillips 2008 Erotic Combat 4 Dino Phillips 2008 Feeding Frenzy: Storm Chronicles 4 Dino Phillips 2008 Great Dane Gold Collector's Edition 1 Dino Phillips 2008 Great Dane Gold Collector's Edition 2 Dino Phillips 2011 Erotic Combat 11 Dino Phillips 2011 Erotic Oil Wrestling 1 Dino Phillips 2012 Erotic Combat 6 Dino Phillips 2014 Erotic Oil Wrestling 2 Dino Phillips 2018 20 Years of HDK Boys Dino Phillips 2020 Super Studs of Yesteryear 1 Dino Phillips 2021 Best of Manville Retro Dino Phillips 2023 High Stakes Wrestling 1 & 2 Dino Phillips
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Ref 1996 Grabby Awards Best Newcomers Himself 1996 Adult Video News Best Supporting Actor Happily Ever After 1998 GayVN Awards Best Actor A Lesson Learned 2000 Best Screenplay Peters
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