Origins & Early Life

Buck Angel (born June 5, 1962) is an American sex educator and former pornographic film actor and producer. He founded the media production company Buck Angel Entertainment. Angel is a transsexual man. He currently works as an advocate and educator.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Angel served on the board of directors of the Woodhull Freedom Foundation from 2010 to 2016. The Foundation works to affirm sexual freedom as a fundamental human right through advocacy and education. Angel was born in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles on June 5, 1962. He was born female and grew up as a tomboy; his gender-atypical behavior during childhood was generally accepted at home. Angel's home and school life became increasingly tense—especially around age 15 and 16—as his secondary sex characteristics developed.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He was bullied in school due to his gender non-conforming behavior and clothing. Angel described that the psychological distress caused by being bullied made him isolated, angry, and difficult to interact with as a teen. He self-medicated with alcohol and marijuana to cope with his distress. Angel made multiple suicide attempts in high school and was put in a psychiatric institution. He turned to...

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