Prolific adult film industry figure behind numerous cult classics and controversial titles, known for pushing boundaries and sparking debates.
Fred J. Lincoln was a director, producer, screenwriter, actor, editor, and cinematographer of pornographic films, with a staggering career spanning over three decades. His prolific output earned him a reputation as one of the most prominent figures in the adult entertainment industry.
Born Fred Piantadosi on January 19, 1936, Lincoln grew up in the Hells Kitchen neighborhood of New York City. He began his career in the adult film industry, quickly making a name for himself as a versatile and talented filmmaker.
Lincoln's filmography at the Internet Movie Database credits him as the director of 310 films, the producer of 42, and as an actor in 64 films. His work in the adult entertainment industry earned him numerous awards and accolades, including the Critics Adult Film Award for Best Director for his film Go for It in 1984.
While his claim to fame lies in the adult film industry, Lincoln also made a mark in mainstream cinema. He played the role of Weasel Podowski in Wes Craven's 1972 horror film The Last House on the Left, alongside David Hess, Sandra Peabody, Jeramie Rain, Marc Sheffler, and Lucy Grantham. He contributed to its DVD commentary track with costars Hess and Sheffler.
Lincoln was a member of the AVN Hall of Fame and the XRCO Hall of Fame, testaments to his significant contributions to the adult entertainment industry.
Lincoln was married several times, most notably to pornographic director Patti Rhodes and former pornographic actress Tiffany Clark. He also owned the 1970s and 1980s New York City sex club Platos Retreat, succeeding Larry Levinson.
Fred J. Lincoln passed away on January 17, 2013, at his home in Los Angeles, due to complications of emphysema and heart disease. He left behind a legacy as a pioneering figure in the adult entertainment industry, and a daughter, Angelica, and a son, Charles.
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