Joey Stefano (born Nicholas Anthony Iacona Jr.; January 1, 1968 â€"
November 21, 1994) was an American pornographic actor who appeared in
gay pornographic films.Born Nicholas Anthony Iacona Jr., Stefano grew
up in Chester, Pennsylvania. His father, Nicholas, Sr., was a union
painter who died of colon cancer when Stefano was 15. After the death
of his father, Stefano began using drugs and was eventually sent to
rehab for six months. After rehab, he tried to become a model and
built a portfolio. In 1989, he met a gay porn actor named Tony Davis
who helped him enter into the gay adult film industry.Stefano's adult
film career took off after meeting Chi Chi LaRue during a trip to Los
Angeles. Stefano's looks were well received and his persona as a
"hungry bottom" (sexually submissive but verbally demanding)
contributed to his popularity. His image and success caught the
attention of Madonna, who used him as a model in her 1992 book Sex.
While he was a popular performer, Stefano's family had no idea he was
gay nor were they aware that he was performing in adult films.
According to Stefano's older sister Linda, he told the family that he
was a male model. She later found out about his real occupation but
did not inform their mother.During his lifetime, he was the subject of
rumors regarding his relationships with prominent entertainment
industry figures who were known to be gay. At a May 1990 dinner and
interview with Jess Cagle (Entertainment Weekly) and Rick X (host of
Manhattan Cable TV's The Closet Case Show), Stefano discussed an
alleged series of "dates" with David Geffen, who at one point implored
Stefano to quit using drugs. After the videotaped interview appeared
on Rick X's show, OutWeek Magazine "outed" Geffen, who went on to
announce his homosexuality at an AIDS fundraiser.
November 21, 1994) was an American pornographic actor who appeared in
gay pornographic films.Born Nicholas Anthony Iacona Jr., Stefano grew
up in Chester, Pennsylvania. His father, Nicholas, Sr., was a union
painter who died of colon cancer when Stefano was 15. After the death
of his father, Stefano began using drugs and was eventually sent to
rehab for six months. After rehab, he tried to become a model and
built a portfolio. In 1989, he met a gay porn actor named Tony Davis
who helped him enter into the gay adult film industry.Stefano's adult
film career took off after meeting Chi Chi LaRue during a trip to Los
Angeles. Stefano's looks were well received and his persona as a
"hungry bottom" (sexually submissive but verbally demanding)
contributed to his popularity. His image and success caught the
attention of Madonna, who used him as a model in her 1992 book Sex.
While he was a popular performer, Stefano's family had no idea he was
gay nor were they aware that he was performing in adult films.
According to Stefano's older sister Linda, he told the family that he
was a male model. She later found out about his real occupation but
did not inform their mother.During his lifetime, he was the subject of
rumors regarding his relationships with prominent entertainment
industry figures who were known to be gay. At a May 1990 dinner and
interview with Jess Cagle (Entertainment Weekly) and Rick X (host of
Manhattan Cable TV's The Closet Case Show), Stefano discussed an
alleged series of "dates" with David Geffen, who at one point implored
Stefano to quit using drugs. After the videotaped interview appeared
on Rick X's show, OutWeek Magazine "outed" Geffen, who went on to
announce his homosexuality at an AIDS fundraiser.
Share this
SUBSCRIBE OUR NEWSLETTER
SUBSCRIBE OUR NEWSLETTER
Join us for free and get valuable content delivered right through your inbox.