# Erik Everhard

Erik Everhard (born December 2, 1976) is the stage name of Mitchell Hartwell, a Canadian pornographic actor and director, known for gonzo pornography films.

## Biography

Everhard is a Canadian of Ukrainian ancestry. In 1995, he moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, to attend university, at which time he made his first foray into adult films. Everhard's adult film career began in Canada performing for websites. At the urging of friends and colleagues, he moved to Los Angeles in 1999 to pursue his career. His first shoot in the United States was for director Jules Jordan.
After making a name for himself as a performer, Everhard began directing videos for Anabolic and Diabolic Video in 2001. In 2003, he landed a distribution deal with Redlight District. In 2005, Everhard left Redlight, successfully suing the company for breach of contract, conversion, claim and delivery, and accounting. He was then hired by Evil Angel Video. After shooting several films with Evil Angel, Everhard returned to work with Jordan.
Everhard performed in about 2,400 films in his pornographic career.

## Awards

AVN Awards :
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Co-nominees | Result |
| 2007 | Best Group Sex Scene (Video) | Fashionistas Safado: The Challenge | Belladonna, Melissa Lauren, Jenna Haze, Gianna, Sandra Romain, Adrianna Nicole, Flower Tucci, Sasha Grey, Nicole Sheridan, Marie Luv, Caroline Pierce, Lea Baren, Jewell Marceau, Jean Val Jean, Christian XXX, Voodoo, Chris Charming, Mr. Pete & Rocco Siffredi | Won |
| 2007 | Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production | Outnumbered 4 | Isabel Ice, Sandra Romain, Dora Venter, Cathy, Karina, Nicol, Puma Black, Steve Holmes, Robert Rosenberg | Won |
| 2009 | Best POV Sex Scene | Double Vision 2 | Tory Lane & Katja Kassin | Won |
| 2009 | Best POV Series | Double Vision | — | Won |
| 2009 | Best Young Girl Release | Jailbait 5 | — | Won |
| 2010 | Best Anal Sex Scene | Anal Cavity Search 6 | Sasha Grey | Won |
| 2010 | Best POV Release | Anal Prostitutes on Video 6 | — | Won |
| 2011 | Best Double Penetration Sex Scene | Asa Akira Is Insatiable | Asa Akira & Toni Ribas | Won |
| 2011 | Best Orgy/Gangbang Release | Out Numbered 5 | — | Won |
| 2012 | Best Group Sex Scene | Asa Akira Is Insatiable 2 | Asa Akira, Toni Ribas, Danny Mountain, Jon Jon, Broc Adams, Ramon Nomar & John Strong | Won |
| 2012 | Best POV Sex Scene | Double Vision 3 | Andy San Dimas & Bobbi Starr | Won |
| 2012 | Best POV Release | Double Vision 3 | — | Won |
| 2012 | AVN Hall of Fame inductee | — | — | Honoured |
| 2013 | Best Group Sex Scene | Asa Akira Is Insatiable 3 | Asa Akira, Ramon Nomar & Mick Blue | Won |
| 2013 | Best POV Release | Eye Fucked Them All | — | Won |
| 2019 | Male Foreign Performer of the Year | — | — | Nominated |
XRCO Awards :
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Co-nominees | Result |
| 2001 | Unsung Swordsman | — | — | Won |
| 2003 | Male Performer of the Year | — | — | Won |
| 2010 | XRCO Hall of Fame inductee | — | — | Honoured |
XBIZ Awards :
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Co-nominees | Result | Ref(s) |
| 2013 | Best Scene - Vignette Release | In Riley's Panties | Riley Steele | Won | |
| 2015 | Best Scene - Non-Feature Release | Gangbang Me | Adriana Chechik, Mick Blue, James Deen, Criss Strokes and John Strong | Won | |
NightMoves Awards :
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Co-nominees | Result | Ref(s) |
| 2013 | Best Male Performer (Editor's Choice) | — | — | Won | |
| 2014 | Best Male Performer (Fan's Choice) | — | — | Won | |
Adam Film World Guide Awards :
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Co-nominees | Result | Ref(s) |
| 2007 | Male Performer Of The Year | — | — | Won | |