Herschel Savage was an American actor best known for his work in adult films, particularly for roles in classics like Debbie Does Dallas and Orifice Party. He appeared in nearly a thousand adult film features throughout his career and was also a stand-up comedian.
Personal and Family Life
Herschel Savage, born as Harvey Joel Cowen on November 25, 1952, in Brooklyn, New York, had two marriages, the first to Ines Ochoa from 1983 to 1995, with whom he had one son. His second marriage was to Wanda Curtis, which ended in divorce. Savage lived in Los Angeles, California, as a single father and worked to break into mainstream entertainment.
Health Challenges
In 2006, Herschel Savage experienced a small stroke but made a full recovery. Despite this health scare, he continued to pursue his career in entertainment, demonstrating resilience and dedication to his passion for performance.
Death and Legacy
Herschel Savage passed away on October 8, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. He is remembered as one of the prominent figures in the adult film industry and was inducted into various halls of fame, including the Adult Video News and X-Rated Critics Organization Halls of Fame, marking his significant impact on the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond Your Wildest Dreams | 1981-02-01 | Roger |
| Blue Angels 2 | 2004-05-21 | |
| Dracula Exotica | 1980-12-01 | Morgue Attendant |
| Sharon | 1975-05-10 | Leroy |
| Breaker Beauties | 1977-08-24 | Virgil |
| Up ‘n’ Coming | 1983-01-07 | Jimmy King |
| The Doll Underground | 2007-01-01 | |
| 3 Days in June | 2010-06-30 | |
| 30 Rock: A XXX Parody | 2009-09-25 | Jake |
| 52 Pick-Up | 1986-11-07 | Party Goer |
| Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy | 2001-01-20 | Self |
| The Private Pleasures of a Woman | 1982-08-06 | |
| Candi Girl | 1979-09-28 | Ben |
| Coming Together | 1984-12-14 | Mark |
| It’s My Body | 1985-01-01 | Tom (Trish’s husband) |
| Barbara the Barbarian | 1987-10-26 | Argon |
| Dream Quest | 2000-08-03 | Vladimir |
| Manhunters | 2006-09-16 | Victor |
| Killer Desire | 2007-02-06 | |
| Cougar 101 | 2009-10-28 | Professor Vonhassleburg |
| What Girls Like | 2008-10-01 | |
| A Thousand and One Erotic Nights | 1982-01-01 | General Sargon |
| Asia Is in Too Deep | 2001-02-26 | Michael |
| Summer Camp Girls | 1983-01-01 | J.D. |
| Carpool | 2008-06-18 | |
| The Exhibitionist – Part 1 | 2000-08-17 | |
| Heaven | 2009-06-30 | Teddy |
| The Chauffeur’s Daughter | 2008-09-11 | |
| Trashy Lady | 1985-01-01 | Louie |
| Coffee, Tea or Me | 1983-01-01 | Marv |
| Devon: Stripped | 2002-10-28 | Joey |
| Nina Hartley’s Guide To Making Love To Men | 1999-01-01 | |
| Bad Girls | 2008-02-19 | Elevator Man |
| China & Silk | 1984-08-21 | Charlie Wells |
| A Coming of Angels: ‘The Sequel’ | 1985-08-29 | |
| Bad Girls II | 1983-02-22 | Dale |
| ‘A Bit’ Too Much Too Soon | 1983-01-01 | |
| Sex Play | 1984-11-02 | Gary |
| A Porn Star Is :- Born | 2012-11-06 | Herschel |
| Hot Gun | 1986-01-01 | Lt. Col. Boatman |
| Doctor Penetration | 1986-06-19 | Jim Taylor |
| 8 to 4 | 1981-09-09 | Mr. Jarvis |
| The Young Like It Hot | 1983-10-05 | Bill |
| Aunt Peg’s Fulfillment | 1981-04-03 | Garrett Young |
| The Best Little Whorehouse in San Francisco | 1984-01-01 | Sheriff Diggs |
| The Blonde Next Door | 1982-12-01 | Jed (as Hershel Savage) |
| The Boss | 1987-09-24 | Ben (as Hershel Savage) |
| Mobster’s Ball | 2007-01-29 | |
| Fallen | 2008-09-24 | Hal |
| Spellbound | 2000-11-13 | Michael |
| I Like Fat Girls | 2008-11-11 | |
| La paziente insaziabile | 1999-09-24 | Andrea |
| Emmanuelle 2000: Jewel of Emmanuelle | 2000-12-01 | Zack |
| If My Mother… Only Knew | 1986-01-01 | Dean |
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