Fred J. Lincoln, born Frederick Joseph Piantadosi in January 1936, grew up in the notorious Hell's Kitchen slum neighborhood of New York City. He is often credited with playing a pivotal role in the inception of the hardcore porn scene in his native New York during the early 1970s.
Fred J. Lincoln's illustrious career in the adult entertainment industry spanned an impressive four decades. He was commonly listed as Fred J. Lincoln or F.J. Lincoln in his adult-film credits.
His remarkable career in adult films and video was incredibly prolific. According to his IMDb filmography, he directed an astonishing 310 films, produced 42, and acted in 64 (mostly non-sex roles). His credits in mainstream cinema were limited, but he did make notable appearances, including a role in Wes Craven's classic horror film The Last House on the Left (1972) and worked as a stunt man.
In 1984, Fred J. Lincoln won the prestigious Critics' Adult Film Award as Best Director for his film Go for It (1983). Lincoln was an esteemed member of the AVN Hall of Fame and was the owner of the iconic New York City sex club Plato's Retreat during the 1970s and early 1980s.
He was married twice, first to porn actress/director Patti Rhodes-Lincoln and then to porn actress Tiffany Clark. Lincoln had two children, a daughter named Angelica and independent filmmaker, Charles D. Lincoln. At one point, he resided in Ventura, California, in an apartment adjacent to porn actress Erica Boyer.
Sadly, Fred J. Lincoln passed away on January 17, 2013, at the age of 76 due to complications from emphysema and heart disease, just days before his 77th birthday.
