Michael Stefano
Encyclopedia
Michael Stefano is a retired Italian-American pornographic actor
and director. Before entering pornography, Michael held a variety of jobs in the restaurant and hotel industries. While working as a bartender in 1997, he met a couple with a connection in porn and would appear in his first film shortly thereafter. He would appear in over 900 films and, by his own estimate, perform over 3000 scenes.
An injury forced Michael to take a break from performing and in the interim learned how to edit. He began his directing career with Extreme Associates
in the mid-1990s under the name Luciano. In 2001 he started directing for Red Light District Video
. In 2003 Platinum X Pictures was launched by Stefano and Jewel De'Nyle
(whom he would later marry), bankrolled by Red Light. Platinum X featured directors Manuel Ferrara
, Brandon Iron
and Steve Holmes, and produced very similar content to Red Light. Around the same time Red Light began distributing the films of Amateur District and Candy Shop, a studio headed by Stefano specialized in interracial content.
In 2010, he announced his retirement from pornography.
Pornographic actor
A pornographic actor/actress or a porn star is a person who appears in pornographic film. Most actors appear nude in films...
and director. Before entering pornography, Michael held a variety of jobs in the restaurant and hotel industries. While working as a bartender in 1997, he met a couple with a connection in porn and would appear in his first film shortly thereafter. He would appear in over 900 films and, by his own estimate, perform over 3000 scenes.
An injury forced Michael to take a break from performing and in the interim learned how to edit. He began his directing career with Extreme Associates
Extreme Associates
Extreme Associates, formerly known as Extreme and Extreme 2.0, is a pornographic film producer, featuring a catalog of DVD titles and Internet content. It is owned by Rob Zicari and his wife Janet Romano . The studio's material is controversial, with its films often featuring erotic humiliation...
in the mid-1990s under the name Luciano. In 2001 he started directing for Red Light District Video
Red Light District Video
Red Light District Video is an American pornographic film studio headquartered in Chatsworth, California.-History:The company was founded in 2001 by industry veteran Dion Giarrusso and his half-brother David Joseph, who co-owned the company. Giarrusso had previously worked as general manager of...
. In 2003 Platinum X Pictures was launched by Stefano and Jewel De'Nyle
Jewel De'Nyle
Jewel De'Nyle is a former American pornographic actress and director. She is of Spanish, Sicilian, English, and Blackfoot Native American ancestry....
(whom he would later marry), bankrolled by Red Light. Platinum X featured directors Manuel Ferrara
Manuel Ferrara
Manuel Ferrara is a prolific French pornographic actor and adult film director.Ferrara was originally a protégé of Rocco Siffredi, and had an award winning acting career, making his American acting debut in John Stagliano’s Fashionistas. In 2002 he appeared in Snoop Dogg's Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp...
, Brandon Iron
Brandon Iron
Brandon Iron is a Canadian pornographic actor and director.-Performer:Iron's first film was with Ashley Nicole in Bonfire of the Panties in 1991, however he did not start performing on a full time basis until 1997....
and Steve Holmes, and produced very similar content to Red Light. Around the same time Red Light began distributing the films of Amateur District and Candy Shop, a studio headed by Stefano specialized in interracial content.
In 2010, he announced his retirement from pornography.
Awards
- 2004 AVN Award – Male Performer of the Year
- 2006 AVN Award nomination - Best Sex Scene Coupling (Video) for Mind Fuck (nominated with Sandra RomainSandra RomainSandra Romain is a Romanian pornographic actress. She became well known for her aggressive and domineering approach to sexuality in her films...
) - 2009 AVN Award – Best Threeway Sex Scene – The Jenny Hendrix Anal Experience
- 2010 AVN Hall of FameAVN Hall of FameThis is a list of members of the AVN Hall of Fame. The AVN Hall of Fame honors the legends of the adult entertainment industry.- AVN Hall of Fame members :[Top]| style="vertical-align:top; width:15px;"|...
inductee - 2011 AVN Award – Best Group Sex Scene – Buttwoman vs. Slutwoman