title: Michael Raven
text: # Michael Raven
  
  Michael Raven (born 1964) is an American pornographic film director. He is a member of the AVN Hall of Fame.
  
  Raven met his wife Sydnee Steele while working as a car salesman. They married, finding a common interest in pornography and swinging, and moved to Los Angeles, California to turn their hobbies into careers. Their marriage lasted for ten years.
  
  ## Awards
  
  * 2001 AVN Award - Best Editing, Film (Watchers) with Sammy Slater
  * 2001 AVN Award - Best Screenplay, Film (Watchers) with George Kaplan
  * 2003 AVN Award - Best Director, Video (Breathless)
  * 2003 AVN Award - Best Screenplay, Film (Breathless) with Devan Sapphire
  * 2004 AVN Award - Best Director, Video (Beautiful)
  * 2004 AVN Award - Best Screenplay, Video (Beautiful)
  * 2008 AVN Hall of Fame inductee
  