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Geoffrey Karen Dior (February 14, 1967 – August 25, 2004), born Geoffrey Gann, was an American adult film performer and director. He was best known as a pioneer in popularizing adult films involving transsexual people.

Dior was a transvestite, rather than a transsexual, and when not performing as Karen Dior in films or in personal appearances, identified as a male, and performed and directed in numerous gay pornographic films. As Karen, however, he created a unique character who was more than a cross-dresser, and was called "one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood". Dior performed in scenes involving both men and women as partners. Dior performed in approximately 120 adult films, most of them as Karen Dior, and about 30 as Geoff Dior or Rick Van. He also used the names Geoffrey Karen Dior, Geoffrey Gann, Geoff Gann, and Rick Van.

In addition to the adult entertainment industry, Dior also had some roles in mainstream film and television, including guest appearances in Xena: Warrior Princess, Head Over Heels, and Veronica's Closet, as well as directing an episode of Xena.

A favorite among Hollywood celebrities, Dior knew such stars as Drew Barrymore, Gerardo, kd lang, Janet Leigh, John Candy, Madonna, Hugh Hefner, David Faustino, and others.

Dior died at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, of hepatitis (some sources also claim that cirrhosis of the liver played a role in his death).

Various porn stars and other entertainers offer their tributes to Karen Dior at

Acting Credits

As an actor or an actress, Dior appeared in the following videos and television shows:

Zigs (2001)
4 Finger Club 9 (2000)
Genderella (1998)
"Veronica's Closet" (“Veronica's a Drag” episode) (1998)
"Head Over Heels" (“One Down” episode) (1997)
"Xena: Warrior Princess" (“Here She Comes...Miss Amphipolis” episode) (1997)
Bimbo Boys (1995)
Gilligan's Bi-land (1994)
Be Careful What You Wish For (1993)
Bi Bi Birdie (1993)
Bi Golly (1993)
A Decent Proposal (1993)
Bi Anonymous (1993)
Mystery Date (1992)
Single White Shemale (1992)
Bi and Busty (1991)
Crossing Over (1991)
Bedroom Eyes (1991)
Bi Intruder (1991)
Split Personality (1991)
Rainwoman 3 (1990)
Karen's Bi-line (1989)

Dior also appeared as him/herself in Rock Hard (2003), The Fluffer (2001), and Sharon and Karen (1989).

Directing Credits

Dior directed the following:

Bi-Dazzled (2001)
Bi Athletes (2000)
Playing the Odds (1998)
Genderella (1998)
Good Enough to Eat (1998)
"Veronica's Closet" (1997)
"Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995)
Bi Love Lucy (1994)
Gilligan's Bi-land (1994)
Harte Männer (?)

Producing Credits

Dior produced Playing the Odds (1998), which she also wrote, and Genderella (1998).

Other Credits

Dior was a member of two bands, The Johnny Depp Clones and Goddess.

Bibliography

Sleeping Under the Stars (2002), by Karen Dior (autobiography) ISBN 0970695608

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