Barrett Blade, born Russell A. Barrett on March 11, 1973, in Orange County, California, entered the adult film industry in 2001 at the age of 28. Before his porn career, he was a bassist and music writer, notably with the band Dial. Introduced to the industry by his then-girlfriend Devon, Barrett quickly rose to prominence, earning nominations and awards such as the 2008 AVN Award for Best Supporting Actor in 'Coming Home' and a 2009 AVN nomination for Best Actor in 'The Wicked.' He began directing in 2004 and has since built a reputation as a multifaceted talent in adult entertainment. Barrett has been married multiple times, including to Kirsten Price and currently to Stormy Daniels since December 2022.