John Stagliano, born November 29, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, USA, of Italian ancestry, is a legendary American pornographic actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur, famously known as 'Buttman.' After studying economics, theater, and dance at UCLA and stripping for Chippendales, he debuted in hardcore porn in 1974. In 1982, he launched the Evil Angel magazine and produced his first film, 'Bouncing Buns,' in 1983.
Founding Evil Angel in 1989, Stagliano pioneered the gonzo genre with 'The Adventures of Buttman,' emphasizing POV anal scenes in series like 'Buttman's Anal Divas' and 'Buttman's Bend Over Babes.' He directed acclaimed works like 'Fashionistas' and mentored talents such as Tristan Taormino. Awards include 2011 XBIZ Man of the Year, multiple Hot d'Or honors, and induction into the Porn Walk of Fame.
Married to former performer Tricia Devereaux since 2008, he was diagnosed with HIV in 1997 (now managed) and lost girlfriend Krysti Lynn in 1995. Controversies involved a dismissed 2008 obscenity trial and 2020 assault claims. At 74, he actively runs Evil Angel.