Traci Lords

In 2003 she published a book, Traci Lords: Underneath It All. Brian's Drive-In Theater (http://www.briansdriveintheater.com/virginiamayo.html). She has since become an active gay rights advocate. Denny Jackson's Virginia Mayo page (http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Hills/2440/mayo.html). In 1995 Traci made her solo debut, in colaboration with Juno Reactor, called "1000 Fires". Official website (http://www.virginiamayo.com/). In the 1990s, Lords began developing a career as a singer performing backing vocals for Manic Street Preachers on the single "Little Baby Nothing", also appearing in the music videos of other performers and groups. IMDB entry (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0562920/).

Lords also appeared in continuing roles in several television series, including Married with Children (1987), Roseanne (1988), Melrose Place (1992), and Profiler (1996), with single appearances in MacGyver (1985), Highlander (1992), Tales from the Crypt (1989), and Hercules (1995), among others. The Man Next Door (1997). Some of her more notable films include Not of this Earth (1988), John Waters's Cry Baby, (1990) and Blade, (1998). The Haunted (1979). She has played roles in a number of B-movies. French Quarter (1977). Lords has since moved into mainstream films and television with some success. Castle of Evil (1966).

While Lords decries the pornographic film industry, she continues to use the stage name she gave herself as a minor. Fort Dobbs (1958). But industry insiders, like Ron Jeremy and Ginger Lynn, as well as boyfriends say they never saw her use drugs and that she was fully aware of her actions even if, as a minor, she could not legally consent. The Tall Stranger (1957). Government prosecutors declared that Lords was a victim of a manipulative industry, while Lords has claimed that she was drugged and made to do things she did not want to do. Story of Mankind, The (1957). The controversy still sparks debate. The Big Land (1957).

In parts of Europe and other regions where the minimum legal age for involvement in pornographic films is lower, Lords' films are still available, and they are commonplace on the Internet. The Proud Ones (1956). Only one of her films, Traci, I Love You was actually produced after her eighteenth birthday, and is the only one of her films commonly and legally available in the United States. Great Day in the Morning (1956). Instead, the agents and producers who accepted her fake IDs were charged and people affiliated with the films in question experienced legal troubles for years. Pearl of the South Pacific (1955). Lords herself was never charged, since as a minor she was unable to give legal consent to perform sex acts on film for money. The Silver Chalice (1954).

The case gave government prosecutors a high profile, unequivocal violation of the law to use in prosecuting the pornographers and distributors associated with Lords' films as effectively as possible. King Richard and the Crusaders (1954). Adult book and video stores needed to pull hundreds of thousands of her videos and films from their shelves to avoid the serious accusations of trafficking child pornography. She's Back on Broadway (1953). The ensuing prosecution cost the pornographic film and distribution industry millions as they were obligated by law to pull her videotapes and magazines from store shelves. The Iron Mistress (1952). X-Citement Video. She's Working Her Way Through College (1952).

See United States v. Along the Great Divide (1951). But in 1986, federal authorities discovered she was underage while making movies and they arrested the owners of her movie agency and X-citement Video, Inc. (1951). She even modeled for widely distributed adult magazines, such as Penthouse, in the same September 1984 issue that exposed Miss America 1984, Vanessa Williams. Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. By the time she was 18, she'd appeared in one hundred and seven adult films. The Flame and the Arrow (1950).

She quickly became one of the most popular starlets in town and is considered by many to be one of the first porn queens. Backfire (1950). Later, while attending Redondo Union High School, she ran away from home and had an abortion. While living with a forty-something boyfriend posing as her stepfather, she used a friend's sister's birth certificate and a fake driver's license indicating that she was twenty-two years of age to fake her way into the porn industry, starting with Jim South's World Modeling Agency. White Heat (1949). At fifteen she fled from her abusive, alcoholic father to Lawndale, California with her mother and three sisters. Colorado Territory (1949). She made her stage name by combining the first name of her high school best friend, Traci, and the last name of her favorite actor from Hawaii Five-O, Jack Lord. Flaxy Martin (1949).

Traci Elizabeth Lords was born Nora Louise Kuzma on May 7, 1968, in Steubenville, Ohio. Smart Girls Don't Talk (1948). She first achieved notoriety for her underage appearances in pornographic films, but is now pursuing a mainstream career. A Song Is Born (1948). Nora Louise Kuzma (born May 7, 1968), better known as Traci Elizabeth Lords and Tracy Lords, is an American actress. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947). What Gets Me Hot! (1984) (as Tracy Lords) - Lannie. The Best Years of Our Lives (1946).

Tracy Lords (1984) (as Tracy Lords). The Kid from Brooklyn (1946). Those Young Girls (1984) (as Tracy Lords) - Tracy Lords. Wonder Man (1945). Sexy Shorts (1984) (music video compilation) - Miss Georgia (segment "Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'", uncredited). The Princess and the Pirate (1944). The Sex Goddess (1984) - Marilyn West. Jack London (1943).

The Night of Loving Dangerously (1984) (as Tracy Lords). It can be found at 1751 Vine Street. Miss Passion (1984). Mayo got a star on the Walk of Fame for her work in Television. Lust in the Fast Lane (1984) (as Tracy Lords) - Jackie. Her singing voice was always dubbed. Breaking It (1984) - Jodie Brown. Through the 1950s and 1960s she ended up getting roles in B-movies, often westerns and adventure films, but also some musicals.

Bad Girls III (1984). Also of interest is her role in The Best Years of Our Lives. We Love to Tease (1985). In 1949's White Heat she gave one of her greatest performances as Verna Jarrett the wife of gangster Cody Jarrett (acted by James Cagney). Two-Timing Tracie (1985). With Danny Kaye she made some successful comedies, including: Wonder Man (1945), The Kid from Brooklyn (1946) and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947). Tracy in Heaven (1985) - Monika Hart. She started her career as a dancer, then signed a contract with Samuel Goldwyn and appeared in several of Goldwyn's movies.

Tailhouse Rock (1985) - Stacey. Louis, Missouri, USA) was an American film actress, real name Virginia Clara Jones . Sizzling Suburbia (1985). Virginia Mayo (born November 30, 1920, St. Sister Dearest (1985). Sex Waves (1985).

Sex Shoot (1985) (as Tracy Lords). Portrait of Lust (1985) (as Tracy Lords) - Mirage. Porn in the USA (1985) (as Tracy Lords). Perfect Fit (1985) - Diane.

Peek a Boo Gang (1985) - Tracy. New Wave Hookers (1985) - Devil. Love Bites (1985) - Nurse. Ladies in Lace (1985) - Linda.

Just Another Pretty Face (1985). Jean Genie (1985). It's My Body (1985) - Maggie. Huge Bras 3 (1985).

Hollywood Heartbreakers (1985). Holly Does Hollywood (1985) - Tracy. Harlequin Affair (1985) - Tracy. The Grafenberg Spot (1985).

Future Voyeur (1985). Erotic Zones Vol. 1 (1985) (as Tracy Lords). Erotic Gold (1985). Electric Blue 28 (1985) - Nikki (scenes deleted).

Electric Blue 21 (1985) - Suzy/Jane. Electric Blue 20 (1985). Educating Mandy (1985) - Mandy. Dream Lover (1985).

Dirty Pictures (1985). Diamond Collection 73 (1985). Diamond Collection 69 (1985). Country Girl (1985) - Billie Jean.

Black Throat (1985) (scenes deleted on re-release) - First Whore. Aroused (1985) - Allison. Another Roll in the Hay (1985). Adventures of Tracy Dick: The Case of the Missing Stiff (1985) - Tracy Dick.

Adult 45 (1985). Murder in High Places (1991) - Diane. The Tommyknockers (1993) - Nancy Voss. Dragstrip Girl (1994) - Blanche.

As Good as Dead (1995) - Nicole Grace. First Wave (1998) (as Traci Elizabeth Lords) - Jordan. They Shoot Divas, Don't They? (2002) (as Traci Elizabeth Lords) - Mira. Deathlands (2003) - Lady Rachel Cawdor.

Team (1999) (as Traci Elizabeth Lords) - Mira. D.R.E.A.M. Not of This Earth (1988) - Nadine. Fast Food (1989) - Dixie Love.