John Stagliano is an American adult performer and director born on November 29, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois. Active as a performer from 1976 to 2023, he began his career around the age of 25 and later expanded into directing in 1983, remaining active behind the camera through 2024. Stagliano has been credited under numerous aliases including Buttman, John Stag, John Stallion, Johnny Stagliano, and Romeo Verdi. Known for his Caucasian background and black hair, he stands about 5 feet 6 inches tall. His long career spans multiple decades of the adult industry, covering the transition from early film productions to the modern digital era.