She is considered a true icon of the adult industry, with a career spanning more than three decades.
Born Marie Louise Hartman, Nina comes from a progressive, intellectual family.
She began her career in the adult film industry in 1984, while studying to become a nurse.
Nina quickly gained popularity for her warm personality, quick wit and talent for performance.
Over the years, she has appeared in more than 1,000 films and won a host of prestigious awards, including the AVN Award and the XRCO Award.In addition to acting in films, Nina Hartley has also established herself as a talented director, making hundreds of films for adults.
A renowned educator, she has also written books and run workshops on sexuality, using her celebrity to raise awareness and inform people about issues of sex and pleasure.An advocate of sexual freedom and fulfillment, Nina Hartley has always seen working in the adult film industry as a positive and emancipating choice.
Her enduring career and indisputable reputation make her a pioneer and living legend of adult cinema...