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New York City, NY – Multi-award winning icon Tommy Gunn, a proud inductee of the AVN, XRCO and Urban Gunn’s 2025 memoir, Tommy Gunn: Unloadedwritten in collaboration with Jim Steele, and published by Tepris Press, has been named ‘Distinguished Favorite’ at the 2026 Independent Press Award.
The Independent Press Award recognizes excellence in independent publications from around the world. Being named a ‘Distinguished Favorite’ places Gunn’s memoir among a select group of books that demonstrate exceptional quality and content, a remarkable achievement for a title that offers a raw, unadulterated and personal account of life in the adult entertainment industry and beyond.
When reached for comment, Tommy Gunn said, “I am deeply honored and humbled to receive this award and would also like to congratulate all the other winners. Jim Steele and I have worked tirelessly with Nikki Anderson and Jon Ford of Tepris Press to make this a reality, and I can’t believe this is happening! Thank you, Independent Book Awards!”
Nikki Anderson of Tepris Press echoed the excitement, sharing the publisher’s perspective from the very beginning. “Submit Unloaded for the Independent Press Awards 2026 was a no-brainer,” said Anderson. “From the moment we received the manuscript, we noticed its excellent writing, intriguing story and ubiquitously fascinating quality. Even before the book was published, we saw a real gem in Tommy’s story and the way Jim organized it into a page turner. Now we are so happy to know that the fine people at IPA see it too!”
This new honor reinforces Tommy Gunn’s status as a multifaceted talent whose impact extends from performance to production and now to celebrated authorship. With over 3,700 film credits to his name, a SAG card for mainstream work and now a critically acclaimed memoir, Gunn continues to redefine what it means to be a legacy in the entertainment world.
Tommy’s Memoirs, Tommy Gunn: Unloadedis an unadulterated and personal account of life in adult entertainment and beyond available for purchase from Amazon.
For more information about the Independent Press Awards and tickets, please visit visit their official website.
About the independent press award
The Independent Press Award is a prestigious international book competition created to recognize the quality of independent publishing houses. Winners and ‘Distinguished Favorites’ are selected by a jury from a wide range of genres, celebrating the outstanding achievements of authors and publishers outside the mainstream.
About Tommy Gunn
Tommy Gunn is one of the most prolific and versatile male artists of his generation. Gunn has over 3,700 credits to his name with the Internet Adult Film Database (IAFD), is a multi-award winning veteran with over 20 years of industry experience and a proud inductee of the XRCO, Urban X and AVN Halls of Fame.
Known for his rugged good looks and chiselled frame, Gunn enjoys acting, both in adult and mainstream productions. Tommy had a cameo on HBO’s Entourage in 2010, appeared in Louis Theroux’s Twilight of the porn stars got a role in mainstream horror film in 2012 Wolves in 2014, was in an episode of 2014 Pawn starswhen he sold his zombie apocalypse vehicle and appeared in mainstream film Gangsterland in 2017. A true professional, Tommy Gunn holds a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) card and welcomes opportunities to explore dialogue and performance-oriented roles in both adult and mainstream projects.
Tommy’s philosophy for work and life is refreshingly simple: “Show up, be warm, and treat your co-stars with kindness. Building rapport with the people you work with is critical: everyone wants to work with someone who is kind, not a selfish person who thinks he or she is above others. That just doesn’t look good.”
Gunn had a big year in 2025, releasing three major projects. For fans only: the human side of porn & Fans Only 2: Dreams Fame Desiredocumentaries produced with Joel Van der Molen, detailing aspects of the careers of Tommy and others in the adult industry, and a memoir titled Tommy Gunn: Unloaded. Through these projects, Tommy’s goal is to share his story authentically, without holding back.
Tommy Gunn looks forward to 2026 with even more projects and success stories, both within the industry and in various mainstream projects.
When he’s not working, Tommy spends his time enjoying the outdoors, staying active with workouts, traveling, watching movies and striving to be the best version of himself. In a world where perception rules and the possibilities are limitless, Tommy believes that staying authentic and grounded is the ultimate approach to both life and success.
Contact details
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