Paul Thomas
Acting
Philip Toubus (born April 17, 1947 - June 9, 2025), better known as Paul Thomas, was an American pornographic actor and director. Philip Toubus was born in Winnetka, Illinois, to a wealthy family. He was the nephew of Sara Lee Lubin, of the "Sara Lee" foods company. He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison but turned to acting. He acted in Broadway theatre, playing a starring role in Hair. He also played Peter in the 1973 film version of Jesus Christ Superstar. Toubus signed with the William Morris Agency and went to Hollywood, where he appeared in several in television shows. Toubus started working in pornography in 1974. He met the porn producers the Mitchell Brothers while playing in a musical in San Francisco. He performed in several porn "loops" for them and, in 1976, appeared in his first porn feature, The Autobiography of a Flea. Toubus performed mostly using the stage name Paul Thomas, but he has also appeared under several other names. In 1982 Toubus was arrested for smuggling cocaine into the United States from South America. He served one year in jail. Following his release from prison, Toubus resumed his career and, in 1983, won the Adult Film Association of America Award for Best Actor in Virginia. He also played a starring role in the 1985 film series 'Taboo American Style'. Toubus started directing porn films in 1985, and has directed for Vivid Entertainment since 1986. He married porn actress and director Anita Rinaldi in 2001, after he divorced his longtime second wife. As of 2007 Toubus - as Paul Thomas - has acted in over 500 films and directed nearly 300 films, winning seven Adult Video News Awards and two X-Rated Critics Organization Awards for best director. He was inducted into the X-Rated Critics Organization Hall of Fame in 1986. In 2006 he was inducted into the Legends of Erotica Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the Adult Video News Hall of Fame.
Taboo American Style: The Ruthless Beginning
as Harding Sutherland
Age 38 (now 78)
Taboo American Style 2: The Story Continues
as Harding Sutherland
Age 38 (now 78)
Taboo American Style 3: Nina Becomes an Actress
as Harding Sutherland
Age 38 (now 78)
The Devil in Miss Jones 3: A New Beginning
as Groom at Bar
Age 39 (now 78)
Taboo American Style 4: The Exciting Conclusion
as Harding Sutherland
Age 38 (now 78)
X-Rated 2: The Greatest Adult Stars of All-Time
as Self
Age 69 (now 78)Vanessa Del Rio Screws the Stars
as (archive footage)
Age 68 (now 78)
X-Rated: The Greatest Adult Movies of All Time
as Self
Age 67 (now 78)
69 Scenes Superstars of the 80's Part 2
The Devil in Miss Jones: The Resurrection
Director
Age 62 (now 78)
Battle of the Superstars: Annette Haven vs. Bridgette Monet
as (archive footage)
Age 62 (now 78)
Battle of the Superstars: Debi Diamond vs Taija Rae
Naked Ambition: An R Rated Look at an X Rated Industry
as Self
Age 62 (now 78)
Porno Superstars of the 80's: Hillary Summers Collection
as (archive footage)
Age 61 (now 78)
Battle of the Superstars: Seka vs. Kay Parker
as (archive footage)
Age 61 (now 78)
Annette Haven Screws the Stars
as (archive footage)
Age 61 (now 78)
Big Tit Superstars of the 80's: Little Oral Annie Back in the Saddle
as (archive footage)
Age 60 (now 78)
Lysa Thatcher: The Teenage Years
as (archive footage)
Age 60 (now 78)
Swedish Erotica 102: Little Oral Annie
as (archive footage)
Age 60 (now 78)
The Peoples Choice: Hall of Fame Babes
as (archive footage)
Age 59 (now 78)
Porno Superstars of the 80's: Bunny Blue Collection
Annette Haven: "The Elegant Lady"
as (archive footage)
Age 59 (now 78)
Big Tit Superstars of the 80's: Rachel Ashley Collection
as (archive footage)
Age 59 (now 78)
The Golden Age of Porn: Janey Robbins
as (archive footage)
Age 58 (now 78)
Big Tit Superstars of the 80's: Buffy Davis Collection
as (archive footage)
Age 58 (now 78)
Swedish Erotica Hard 11: Wet Sex with Rachel
as (archive footage)
Age 58 (now 78)
Swedish Erotica Hard: Deep Throat and Anal
as (archive footage)
Age 58 (now 78)
Swedish Erotica Hard 23: Deep Throat and Anal 2
as (archive footage)
Age 58 (now 78)
The Golden Age of Porn: Lisa De Leeuw
as (archive footage)
Age 57 (now 78)
The Golden Age of Porn: Vanessa Del Rio
as (archive footage)
Age 57 (now 78)
Barbara Dare: Dirtiest of Dare
as (archive footage)
Age 57 (now 78)
Prom Queen: Lysa Thatcher Collection
as (archive footage)
Age 57 (now 78)
Big Tit Superstars of the 80's: Kay Parker Collection
as (archive footage)
Age 56 (now 78)
Barbara Dare: Up Close and Personal
as (archive footage)
Age 54 (now 78)
Debbie Does Dallas: The Next Generation
Director
Age 50 (now 78) Debbie Does Dallas: The Next Generation
Producer
Age 50 (now 78)
Nothing to Hide 2: Justine
as Father's Girlfriend's Date (uncredited)
Age 46 (now 78)
Swedish Erotica Hard 33: Double Dicked Double Licked 2
as (archive footage)
Age 46 (now 78)
Swedish Erotica Hard 16: John Holmes Facial
as (archive footage)
Age 46 (now 78)
Trouble Bound
as Man in Porn Movie on TV (uncredited) (archive footage)
Age 45 (now 78)
On Trial 3: Taking It to the Jury
Director
Age 45 (now 78)
On Trial 1: In Defense of Savannah
Director
Age 44 (now 78)
Twisted: A Portrait of a Different Color
Director
Age 42 (now 78) Twisted: A Portrait of a Different Color
Producer
Age 42 (now 78)
True Confessions of Hyapatia Lee
Producer
Age 42 (now 78) True Confessions of Hyapatia Lee
as Guy in Sauna
Age 42 (now 78) True Confessions of Hyapatia Lee
Director
Age 42 (now 78)
Erotic Explosions 3: Lesbo Lovers
as (archive footage)
Age 41 (now 78)
Where There's Smoke There is Fire
as Ed (uncredited)
Age 39 (now 78)
Friday the 13th: A Nude Beginning
as Jason
Age 39 (now 78)
Where There's Smoke There is Fire
Writer
Age 39 (now 78)Where There's Smoke There is Fire
Director
Age 39 (now 78)
Return to Sex Fifth Avenue
as Judge Roman Striker
Age 39 (now 78)
The Devil in Miss Jones 3: A New Beginning
as Groom at Bar
Age 39 (now 78)
Taboo American Style 4: The Exciting Conclusion
as Harding Sutherland
Age 38 (now 78)
Taboo American Style 3: Nina Becomes an Actress
as Harding Sutherland
Age 38 (now 78)
Taboo American Style 2: The Story Continues
as Harding Sutherland
Age 38 (now 78)
Bordello: House of the Rising Sun
as Sergeant
Age 38 (now 78)
Taboo American Style: The Ruthless Beginning
as Harding Sutherland
Age 38 (now 78)
Erotic Zones #1
as Future Man (segment "Before the Beginning - Dawn of Man")
Age 37 (now 78)
Swedish Erotica Hard 5 - Office Oral & Tropical Treats
Supergirls Do General Hospital
as Dr. Morecock
Age 36 (now 78)
Girl with the Million Dollar Legs
as Johnny Blue
Age 36 (now 78)
Erotic Aerobics
as Aerobics Guy / Shakespeare Quoting Diner
Age 36 (now 78)
Hot Pink: From the Best of Alex de Renzy
as Substitute for Dan / Swinger
Age 36 (now 78)
All American Girls 2: In Heat
as Guy in Hayloft
Age 35 (now 78)
A Thousand and One Erotic Nights
as Prince
Age 34 (now 78)
Woman in Love: A Story of Madame Bovary
as Georgio De Stefano
Age 30 (now 78)
Emanuelle Around the World
as Ivory Vanlines Driver (uncredited)
Age 30 (now 78)
The Sinful Pleasures of Reverend Star
as Guy Walking Near Fireplace
Age 30 (now 78)
The Ultimate Pleasure
as Dr. Ruiz (as Richard Robinson)
Age 30 (now 78)
Gathering insights...
Also Known As
Philip Charles Toubus, Judy Blue, Cloe Edwards, Phillips Tobis, Paul Tonas, Grady Sutton, Phil Toubes, Phil Tobus, Paul Tanner, Paul Thobias, Roger Michaels, Cleo Edwards, Bo Edwards, Richard Robinson, Phil Toubus, Russell Ellison, Phil Tobias, Phil Thomas, Philip Toubus, Philip Tobias, Nancy Blue, Chuck Lords
IMDB
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