Christy Canyon: Wild Sex Life | 80s Film Icon & Beyond

Christy Canyon, born June 17, 1966 is a Adult actress and American radio personality. She is a member of both the AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame and a recipient of the Free Speech Coalition Lifetime Achievement Award. Canyon has performed in over 100 adult films. She performed actively from September 1984 to March 1985; June 1989 to December 1992; and 1995 to 1997 (as an exclusive contract performer for Vivid Entertainment). She also appeared in photo spreads for Penthouse and Swank magazine. In her autobiography, Canyon stated that the adult actor Greg Rome approached her while she was waiting for a ride in Hollywood, and told her that she would be a terrific figure model. He gave her the business card of adult magazine and film recruiter/agent Jim South, of World Modeling Agency.  After visiting South's office, Canyon posed for men's magazines and began her video career shortly thereafter. Her first on-screen performance was with Ron Jeremy in 1984's "Swedish Erotica 57". She has stated that Jeremy soon afterward became a close friend in the business.