Dino Phillips

Dimitri Perparos (December 13, 1969 – October 26, 2025), known professionally by his stage names Dino Phillips, Dino Jordan, and his directorial pseudonym Dane Preston, was an American adult film actor, director, and model.

Early life Perparos was born on December 13, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois. During his youth, he participated in competitive high school wrestling, an athletic background that would later influence his professional performance style.

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Phillips became a staple performer for the era's definitive gay adult entertainment studios, including Video 10, Vivid Man, HIS Video, Hot Desert Knights, All Worlds Video, and Catalina Video. His career also included high-profile, unreleased projects; he was hired by Studio2000 to film a featured scene for one of the Mavericks series films alongside top star Tom Katt. Renowned for his distinct handsome looks and a famously muscular, lean physique, he crossed over heavily into adult publishing. He appeared as a featured model in numerous high-profile nude magazines, gay publications, and erotica adult magazines throughout the decade. His print work significantly amplified his popularity, making his image widely recognizable beyond video releases and cementing his status as a prominent pin-up of the 1990s adult era.

Directorial (1999–2009) In 1999, looking to expand his creative control and establish longevity in the industry, Phillips transitioned behind the camera. Legacy studios such as Catalina Video and All Worlds Video heavily relied on his directorial work, trusting him to helm large-budget projects during the industry's critical technological transition from VHS to DVD format. His passing prompted widespread tributes from former colleagues and community leaders, including his original mentor Chi Chi LaRue and performer Sabin Gray, who publicly commemorated his kindness, professional legacy, and extensive charitable contributions.

Filmography Film YearTitleRoleNotes 1992 Travelin' Wild Dino Debut 1993 Hard Body Video Magazine 2 Dino Phillips 1994 The Cum-Back Kid Dino Phillips 1994 By Invitation Only Dino Phillips 1994 Come with Me Dino Phillips 1994 Please Don't Tell Dino Phillips 1994 Together Again Dino Phillips 1994 Too Damn Big! Dino Phillips 1994 Forever Hold Your Piece 1 Dino Phillips 1994 Red, White, and You Dino Phillips 1994 X-Fights 11 Dino Phillips 1995 How to Get a Man in Bed Dino Phillips 1995 Quick Study: Sex Ed 1 College Dean 1995 Taxi Tales Dino Phillips 1995 Guest Services Dino Phillips 1995 Into Leather 1 Dino Phillips 1995 Limited Entry Dino Phillips 1995 Hot Springs Orgy Croquet Player 1995 The Urge Dino Phillips 1995 The Watering Game Dino Phillips 1995 Smooth Strokes Dino Phillips 1995 The Night We Met Dino Phillips 1995 Hard Ball Dino Phillips 1995 Spankfest 1 Dino Phillips 1995 Hard on Demand Dino Phillips 1995 Earning His Keep Dino Phillips 1995 Spring Fever Dino Phillips 1995 A Score of Sex: Johnny Rey's Sex Series 2 Dino Phillips 1995 Keep the Tip Dino Phillips 1995 Alex's Leather Dream Dino Phillips 1995 Wet Warehouse 1 Dino Phillips 1995 Right Hand Man Dino Phillips 1995 Gay Video Guide Porn Star Softball Game Dino Phillips 1995 Battling Briefs 4 Dino Phillips 1996 In the Mix Dino Phillips 1996 Happily Ever After Don 2008 Great Dane Gold Collector's Edition 2 Dino Phillips 2011 Erotic Combat 11 Dino Phillips 2011 Erotic Oil Wrestling 1 Dino Phillips 2012 Erotic Combat 6 Dino Phillips 2014 Erotic Oil Wrestling 2 Dino Phillips 2018 20 Years of HDK Boys Dino Phillips 2020 Super Studs of Yesteryear 1 Dino Phillips 2021 Best of Manville Retro Dino Phillips 2023 High Stakes Wrestling 1 & 2 Dino Phillips

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Ref 1996 Grabby Awards Best Newcomers Himself 2000 Best Screenplay Peters