Andy Appleton, professionally recognized under the pseudonym Andrew Appleton, has been a pivotal figure in the adult entertainment industry since 2010, occupying the role of art director for over a decade. His professional journey within the industry began with the art direction of Scream XXX, a notable film in which he also made his acting debut, portraying the character of "Pete the camera man". Since that initial foray, Appleton has successfully directed an impressive array of over 100 adult movies, garnering him numerous accolades, including three prestigious AVN Awards for his work on Star Wars XXX, Underworld, and Apocalypse X, as well as three XBiz Awards for his outstanding contributions to Star Wars XXX, Underworld, and Wanted.
The accomplished artist, Appleton, boasts an impressive array of accolades for his exceptional art direction skills, in addition to which, he has garnered numerous nominations for his non-sexual acting roles, including prestigious nods from the esteemed Adult Video News (AVN) and X-Biz (XBIZ) organizations, although he has yet to claim a triumphant win.
Appleton's foray into the adult entertainment industry was facilitated by his serendipitous encounter and subsequent union with the illustrious adult film star and AVN/XBIZ hall of famer, the renowned Kylie Ireland.
Notably, Appleton has maintained a creative partnership with his wife, collaborating on a variety of projects that have contributed significantly to the adult entertainment industry. This collaborative effort has resulted in the art direction of numerous iconic and commercially successful adult films, leaving a lasting impact on the genre.
In addition to their work in adult entertainment, couple the has also ventured into mainstream production design, lending their expertise to several notable productions. One such example is the late-night, episodic soap opera "Submission" on Showtime, which showcases their ability to adapt their creative vision to a broader audience. Furthermore, they have also been involved in the production design of documentaries, specifically "X-rated: The greatest adult movies of all time" and "X-rated 2: The greatest adult stars of all time", which demonstrate their capacity to explore diverse topics and formats.
