Jim Walker had it all. He was in his early 40s, healthy, and at the peak of his career in journalism, having worked in broadcasting and live breaking news for more than 20 years, with two regional Emmy nominations under his belt plus countless other awards.
And then it all came crashing down.
First, his partner died. As a result, Walker began having financial problems. His health started to decline. Then one day out of the blue he was told by his network that he was “unlikeable” and promptly fired.
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So he did what any recently single, recently unemployed, 44-year-old gay male does: He got butt implants and became a gay adult film star/male escort.
“It was a good thing getting released from my contract,” Walker, who now goes by Dallas Steele, says in a new interview with C&C. “I’m much more successful in every measure than I ever was before.”
Over the past 19 months, Steele has shot a total of six top-selling pornos with both TitanMen and MenAtPlay, and he’s been nominated for a whopping nine 2016 Grabby Awards. And he’s just getting started.
“I am as comfortable in a suit as I am a jockstrap,” Steele says.
Despite his overnight success in the adult entertainment industry, Steele still has fair share of naysayers, mainly people who criticize him for his age. But he doesn’t let that bother him.
“They’ve obviously decided at some point that there are limitations about who you can be and what you can do once you hit 40,” he says.
Ultimately, he says, he feels sorry for those people.
“I’m sorry if the haters have decided that gays over forty are supposed to put on the board shorts, move to the suburbs and settle down to bridge parties once per week,” he says. “I don’t plan to ever go quietly into the night.”
Indeed! See Steele in action HERE. (Not if your boss is hovering, obviously!)
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sean_burdick
When did he work for Fox News? I only see that he worked for a a Fox network affiliate, neither of which is mentioned in your article, short of the clickbait-y headline.
sfbeast
Wow, I think he looks great and hot too.
calpoidog
apparently he’s somewhat self-critical of his age, since he feels the need to dye his hair – which always makes you look fake and desperate.
ChrisK
@calpoidog: Since he has photo’s where it’s grey I’d say it’s only one particular look he likes and good for him.
Arconcyyon
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DallasSteelexxx
@sean_burdick: Indeed Sean. This article has numerous inaccuracies and has been hobbled together from multiple sources. I worked for a FOX affiliate in Beaumont, Texas, but I never worked for FOX News. This is a distinct difference between stations that are affiliated versus those that are owned. Thank you for noticing.
He BGB
I like the suit look. Will not click on see him in action just to keep my fantasy. That would hurt my boss saying I wasn’t likeable. What does that mean ? Viewers voted? Was it because you were gay?
BillSam
@DallasSteelexxx: Good for you! I like what you said about this out-dated attitude regarding getting older. I think if you walked into a gay bar full of twenty-somethings many would want you for a “daddy!”
Hell, there are gay men sixty and older who are hooking up online and on grind’r. It’s a new world!
BillSam
@calpoidog: Actually, not every man looks like a “silver fox” when he turns gray — many just look old and tired — therefore I think a lot more guys should invest in a little “Just For Men.” Anyway, Steele looks great in any case. C’mon, he hardly looks “fake and desperate.”
charleyp_1999
@DallasSteelexxx I think you’re sexy handsome man. I love your videos and enjoy watching them several times over and over. Glad you’re loving what you’re doing. So do I. Keep them cumming .. 😀
charleyp_1999
@DallasSteelexxx: I think you’re sexy handsome man. I love your videos and enjoy watching them several times over and over. Glad you’re loving what you’re doing. So do I. Keep them cumming .. 😀
Alistair Wiseman
So he went from “two regional Emmy nominations” to porn performer and paid escort – great career move.
Karrnal
Silver/white hair works so well for Anderson Cooper. Why not for Dallas? I’ve conversed with Dallas; he’s a genuinely nice guy. And he’s very attractive. But unfortunately a little vain and/or insecure about his looks.
Eiswirth
@DallasSteelexxx: Fox’s loss; our gain. You’re hotter than hell (even though I’m not a fan of ink). Wish there were lot more guys in their late 30s and 40s doing porn.
ingyaom
@DallasSteelexxx: You’re beautiful. More 40+ porn! Man cannot live by twink alone.
sfcarlos65
@DallasSteelexxx: You have a fan for life. Best of luck, always.
Tobi
@ingyaom: Aw, thanks, man cannot live by twink alone” made me chuckle.
ppp111
Yeah, I remember reading about this guy some years ago. He is hot! I’m also happy he’s accepted himself.