Max Cortes, born on March 12, 1971, in Barcelona, Spain, is a prominent Spanish adult film actor and director known for his extensive career in the European porn industry. Standing 5 feet 10 inches tall (179 cm) and weighing 195 pounds (89 kg), he has brown eyes, brown/bald hair, and distinctive tattoos—three symbols on the back of his head at ear level. Cortes entered the adult entertainment world around 1996, following stints on the bachelorette party circuit, quickly becoming one of Barcelona's most desired male performers starting in 1997. He performed from 1996 to 2019 and directed from 1999 to 2021, amassing over 200 credits. Specializing in gonzo, anal, and public disgrace scenes, he collaborated with top studios like Evil Angel, Private Media, IFG, and LetsDoeIt. Under aliases such as Max Cortez, Max Blond, Leo, Pedro, and others, Cortes earned nominations including AVN's Most Outrageous Sex Scene (2019) for Public Disgrace and XBIZ Europa's Best Sex Scene – Gonzo (2018). His versatile career solidified his status as a European porn legend.