Bobby Vitale

Bobby Vitale, (June 30, 1965 – August 29, 2017)^[1] also known as "Jerry Forde", was an American pornographic actor of Mexican/ Irish descent. He entered the adult film industry in 1995 and performed in over 418 titles. His filmography includes films directed by John Leslie.^[2] Vitale directed two adult films.

Bobby Vitale
Vitale on the right with his former girlfriend Briana Banks at the 2004 AVN Awards
Born	Gerald R. Forde (1965-06-30)June 30, 1965 Santa Monica, California, United States
Died	August 29, 2017(2017-08-29) (aged 52) Los Angeles, California, United States
Other names	Jerry Forde
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Spouses	Tamara Bishop ​ (m. 1986⁠–⁠1990)​ Nikki Tyler ​ (m. 1996⁠–⁠1999)​
Partner	Briana Banks (2003–2006)

Personal life

Vitale was married to fellow porn actor Nikki Tyler from 1996 to 1998.^[3] He appeared in scenes with her.^[4] They subsequently got divorced, and Vitale later became engaged to Briana Banks in 2003, before they split up in 2006.^[5]

Vitale was the victim of a car accident in 2004 that left him with a smashed pelvis, crushed urethra and having to use a wheelchair and a colostomy bag temporarily.^[6]

Having retired in the mid 2000s, Vitale ran a body shop in Southern California for several years.^[7] He claimed to be ready to make a comeback to the porn industry in 2011, but nothing ever came of this.^[8]

He died on August 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California, aged 52.^[9]

Awards

• 2000 XRCO Award – Male Performer of the Year^[10]
• 2001 AVN Award – Best Couples Sex Scene (Film) – Facade (with Sydnee Steele)^[11]