Randy Paul (actor)

Robert Harris (December 15, 1960 – November 3, 2020), known professionally as Randy Paul, was an American adult film actor, model, and trained stage performer. He was a prominent figure during the "Golden Age" of adult cinema in the 1980s and 1990s, recognized for his athletic "all-American" appearance and his rare ability to navigate the industry's straight, gay, and fetish markets.

Early life and education Born in Bay Shore, Long Island, Harris grew up in a volatile household. Following the separation of his parents when he was eight, he witnessed a series of violent domestic incidents, culminating in his father attacking his mother with an ice pick. Harris's father died shortly thereafter.

Despite these early traumas, Harris was a gifted athlete, participating in baseball, basketball, and surfing. He was a high-achieving student placed in honors programs, though he later struggled with truancy. At age 19, seeking structure, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Following his service, he pursued a career in the arts, attending the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, He was one of only 75 students invited back for a second year of study, where he trained as a classical theater actor.

Career Entry and modeling Harris began his career in the adult industry as a print and catalog model. His initial professional work consisted of still photography for both gay men's magazines and mainstream adult publications. His "boy next door" aesthetic made him a high-demand subject for print before he ever appeared on film.

Entry into Adult Film (1983–1986) Harris's introduction to the industry began in the early 1980s when he met actress Veronica Hart in New York. She invited him to appear as an extra in a softcore production. Faced with the financial pressure of supporting a partner and her young son, Harris decided to enter the adult industry professionally in 1986.

The "Randy Paul" Era Using the name Randy Paul, he initially performed in gay and bisexual films for producers like Terry LeGrand and Falcon Studios. He eventually attempted to transition into the straight market, signing with agents Jim South and Reb Sawitz.

During this time, he faced significant industry stigma regarding "crossover" performers. Despite this, his acting talent and physique made him a high-demand star. Notable career highlights include such as Stryker Force (with Jeff Stryker), Final Impact, and Thrilled to Death. He performed alongside industry icons such as Nina Hartley, Amber Lynn, Peter North, and Siobhan Hunter.

He was nominated for the AVN Awards for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 1988 film The Horneymooners. This production was a popular parody of the classic television series, in which Paul played the role of Ed Norton.

In the 1990s, he became a fixture in the New York fetish scene, specifically the Toe Tales series produced by Adventure Studios, where he was cast as a "dominant" performer.

Later Life As the adult industry moved away from New York in the early 2000s, Harris transitioned into the culinary arts. He worked as a chef in high-end Manhattan establishments, including Sarabeth's Kitchen and various 5-star hotels.

In his later years, he returned to his hometown of Bay Shore. He remained a devoted father figure to his former partner's son, whom he had helped raise since the mid-1980s. Harris continued to practice acting and singing as a hobby.

Personal life Though he became a star in gay cinema, Harris was famously candid about his orientation, describing himself as "70% straight, 30% bi" and maintaining that he only sought romantic "soulmate" connections with women. He shared a lifelong, inseparable bond with his younger brother. Harris served as the godfather to his nephew (his younger brother's son), a role he took with great seriousness as the family's "all-American" patriarch. His habits, including a strict physical fitness regimen and a clean living space, were often attributed to his time in the Navy.

Death Robert Harris died on November 3, 2020, at the age of 59.

Filmography Film YearTitleRoleNotes 1985 Cumshot Revue 2 Actor 1986 Bigger They Come Actor Catalina Video 1986 Blazing Bedrooms Guy Restrooms 1986 Breaking In Stankowski Western Visuals 1986 Crocodile Blondee 1 Actor 1986 On Top Brunet Farmhand 1986 Revenge of the Babes 2 Actor 1986 Stick Shift Actor 1986 Sticky Business Richard 1986 Stryker Force Stryker Force Member Co-starring Jeff Stryker 1986 Sweet Revenge Actor Directed by Henri Pachard 1986 Twins Actor Starring Careena Collins 1987 A Tale of Ambrosia Paul 1987 Bi Heat (1-4) Husband Zane Entertainment series 1987 Black Silk Secrets Actor 1987 Body Games Actor 1987 Careena: Young and Restless Actor 1987 Charmed and Dangerous Councilman Braxton Vivid Video 1987 Close Friends George 1987 Deep Inside Trading Jack Directed by Paul Thomas 1987 Divorce Court Expose (1-2) Joseph Studman / Louie 1987 Endzone Actor 1987 Foxy Ladies Actor 1987 Fresh Charles Cartier 1987 In Hot Pursuit Homeowner's son 1987 Living Doll Len 1987 Lust Tango in Paris Antonio 1987 Oral Majority (3-4) Actor 1987 Orgies Actor 1987 Pay The Lady Dr. John Wilkerson 1987 Porsche Lynn - The Legend Actor 1987 Sex Derby Mike Johnson 1987 Sex World Girls Lance 1987 Taija Actor 1987 Tasty Kind of Love Actor 1987 Toys 4 Us 1 Actor 1987 Young and Innocent Actor 1988 Back to Class 2 Actor 1988 Backdoor to Hollywood 4 Actor 1988 Best of Caught from Behind 2 Actor 1988 Careena 2: Star On The Rise Actor 1988 Caught from Behind 8 Actor 1988 Cheating American Style Actor 1988 Cruisin' 1: Men On The Make Actor Falcon Studios 1988 Days Gone Bi Actor 1988 Debbie's Love Spell Actor 1988 Domination And Fantasies Actor 1988 Easy Access Paul 1988 Every Man's Fancy Actor 1988 Flirt Actor 1988 Girls of the BLO Actor 1988 Good Evening Vietnam Actor 1988 Haulin' 'n Baulin''' || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Heat of the Nite || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Horneymooners (1-2) || Ed Norton || Parody of The Honeymooners|- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Little Red Riding Hood || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Oral Majority 6 || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Pacific Intrigue || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Pearl Divers || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Perfect Summer || Actor || Falcon Studios |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Pink Baroness || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Raging Hormones || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Right Tool For The Job || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Scent Of Samantha || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Scorching Secrets || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Secret Fantasies Of Submissive Women || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Seduction of Tracy Adams || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Shoot To Thrill || John || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Spend the Holidays with Barbii || Ted || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Stroke 41: Every Inch A Winner || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Taste of Ambrosia || Paul || Femme Productions |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Taste of Porsche || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Touch of Pleasure || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Twenty Something 1 || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Twisted Sisters || John || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Back to Class 2 || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Backdoor to Hollywood 4 || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Careena 2: Star On The Rise || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Caught from Behind 8 || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Cheating American Style || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Cruisin' 1: Men On The Make || Actor || Falcon Studios |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Days Gone Bi || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Debbie's Love Spell || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Domination And Fantasies || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Easy Access || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Every Man's Fancy || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Flirt || Jeremiah || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Girls of the BLO || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Good Evening Vietnam || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Haulin' 'n Baulin' || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Heat of the Nite || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Horneymooners (1-2) || Ed Norton || Parody of The Honeymooners|- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Little Red Riding Hood || Hansel || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Oral Majority 6 || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Pacific Intrigue || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Pearl Divers || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Perfect Summer || Actor || Falcon Studios |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Pink Baroness || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Raging Hormones || Boxer || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Right Tool For The Job || Andrew || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Scent Of Samantha || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Scorching Secrets || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Seduction of Tracy Adams || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Shoot To Thrill || John || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Taste of Ambrosia || Actor || Femme Productions |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Touch of Pleasure || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Twenty Something 1 || Bill Davenport || |- ! scope="row" | 1988 | Twisted Sisters || John || |- ! scope="row" | 1989 | Big Tit Hookers || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1989 | Body Heat || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1989 | More The Merrier || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1989 | Those Lynn Girls || Actor || Starring Amber Lynn |- ! scope="row" | 1989 | Wild Women 24: Jeanna Fine || Actor || Western Visuals |- ! scope="row" | 1990 | Best of Mike Henson || Actor || Compilation |- ! scope="row" | 1990 | Between My Breasts 9 || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1992 | Every Man's Fancy || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1992 | Much More Than A Mouthful 2 || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1993 | Two for One 2 || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1994 | Anal Hall of Fame || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1994 | Tijuana Toilet Tramps || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1994 | Vice Cop || Actor || Directed by Sam Schad |- ! scope="row" | 1995 | Dungeon Drag Queens || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1995 | Hot Shots 14 || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1995 | Measuring Up || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1995 | She Male Adventures 3 || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1995 | Toe Tales 27 || Dominant || Gotham Gold series |- ! scope="row" | 1995 | XXX Files 108 || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1996 | Bent To Her Will || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1996 | Chicks with Dicks 2 || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1996 | Firm Hands || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1996 | Going Down Slow (II) || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1996 | Hunk Hunt 14 || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1996 | Mistress Sensei's House of Pain || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1996 | She-Male She-Devils || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1996 | Shock Treatment || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1996 | Toe Tales (31, 33) || Dominant || |- ! scope="row" | 1996 | TV's In Leather And Pain || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1996 | XXX Volume 4 || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1997 | Bikini Models Spanked || Actor || Bizarre Video |- ! scope="row" | 1997 | Cirque De Torment || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1997 | Club Dom || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1997 | Cold Sweat || Actor || Vivid Video |- ! scope="row" | 1997 | Irresistible TV's || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1997 | Mistress Rhianon's Dungeon of Fear || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1997 | Night School Spanking || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1997 | Portrait Of A TS || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1997 | She Male Swat Team 1 || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1997 | Spanked Therapy || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1997 | Toe Tales (44, 46) || Dominant || |- ! scope="row" | 1997 | Troy Likes It || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1997 | TV (Twister, Virgins, Whorehouse) || Actor || Specialty titles |- ! scope="row" | 1997 | Vows Of Servitude || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1998 | Anna Malle Within || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1998 | Club Dom 2 || Actor || |- ! scope="row" | 1998 | Enema X-treme || Actor || |-