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Herschel Savage (Harvey Cohen) was born on 25 November, 1952 in New York City, New York, U.S., is an American pornographic actor, director and stage actor (1952–2023). Discover Herschel Savage's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?

Popular As Harvey Cohen
Occupation N/A
Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 25 November 1952
Birthday 25 November
Birthplace New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of death 8 October, 2023
Died Place Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Herschel Savage Height, Weight & Measurements

At 70 years old, Herschel Savage height is 6ft 2in .

Physical Status
Height 6ft 2in
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Who Is Herschel Savage's Wife?

His wife is Ines Ochoa (m. 1983–1995)

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Wife Ines Ochoa (m. 1983–1995)
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Herschel Savage Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Herschel Savage worth at the age of 70 years old? Herschel Savage’s income source is mostly from being a successful actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Herschel Savage's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1952

Herschel Savage (born Harvey Cohen, November 25, 1952 – October 8, 2023) was an American pornographic actor, director, and stage actor who appeared in over 1,000 adult films.

Herschel Savage was born as Harvey Cohen on November 25, 1952, in New York City, to Russian-Jewish parents.

His mother battled with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Growing up, he attended a Conservative synagogue.

Savage saw his first adult film The Nun's Bad Habit at a movie theater in Times Square.

Savage began studying acting under Broadway theatre actress Uta Hagen and renowned acting teacher Stella Adler.

Savage initially sought a mainstream stage and screen career.

However, he became disillusioned by the constant auditioning and competition for roles.

He also worked for an exercise company.

1970

He went on to become one of the biggest stars of the "Golden Age of Porn" in the 1970s and 1980s.

1976

Savage was introduced to the adult film industry via the actor R. Bolla in 1976.

1978

Savage appeared in the 1978 classic Debbie Does Dallas, for which he was paid about $150 a day.

The film was a financial success, becoming one of the top five highest grossing adult films of all time.

Some of the other films he appeared in include Expose Me Now, Bodies in Heat, and Rambone Does Hollywood.

He created the stage name "Herschel Savage" with adult actor Jamie Gillis in an attempt to combine a 'nerdy Jewish identity' with that of a stud.

1980

During the mid-1980s, Savage helped to organize sex workers in San Francisco to fight for better wages.

The initiative was ultimately abandoned after production studios threatened to blacklist performers.

1986

In 1986, Savage appeared in a cameo for the neo-noir crime film 52 Pick-Up starring Roy Scheider and Ann-Margret.

He was credited as "Harvey Cowen".

1988

In 1988, Savage was inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame.

That same year, he left pornography to work in sales and video distribution.

1997

He returned to performing in 1997.

2001

Savage appeared as a guest during the fifth season of the NBC sitcom Just Shoot Me, with Ron Jeremy, which aired on February 1, 2001.

2002

In 2002, AVN ranked him 46th on their list of The Top 50 Porn Stars of All Time.

He was also inducted into the AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame.

2003

In 2003, he performed a stand-up routine on an episode of the reality television series Family Business.

2006

Savage performed under the name "Max Cohen" in a 2006 production of Neil Simon's The Prisoner of Second Avenue.

2008

Savage portrayed a detective in the 2008 parody film The Texas Vibrator Massacre.

2013

In January 2013, he portrayed pornographic film director Gerard Damiano in the Los Angeles production of The Deep Throat Sex Scandal, a play described as the "theatrical telling of the back story of Deep Throat."

His performance drew positive reviews.

Writing for The Los Angeles Times, Charlotte Stoudt called Savage's portrayal of Damiano "surprisingly cogent".

Myron Meisel from The Hollywood Reporter remarked that he "engenders endearing empathy as the amiably deluded director Damiano."

Steven Leigh Morris from LA Weekly deemed his performance "dramatic comedy terra firma".

Savage credited the play with "renewing [his] love for performing on stage."

Savage appeared as himself in Pretty Filthy, a musical about the adult film industry.

He also performed in the interactive dinner show Joni and Gina's Wedding.

2016

In July 2016, Savage premiered Porn Star: My Life In The Sex Industry, an autobiographical one-man show, which he successfully funded through a Kickstarter campaign.

2018

He appeared alongside other adult performers in the documentary series After Porn Ends 3 in 2018.

Savage appeared in more than 1000 adult films.

He was also inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame.