Nina Hartley

Acting

Nina Hartley

Born 1959-03-11 · Berkeley, California, USA

Marie Louise Hartman (born March 11, 1959), known professionally as Nina Hartley, is an American pornographic film actress and sex educator. She has been described by Las Vegas Weekly as an "outspoken feminist" and "advocate for sexual freedom", and by CNBC as "a legend in the adult world". Her pornographic film debut was in Educating Nina (1984), where she was cast and directed by fellow performer Juliet Anderson. Since then she has gone on to become one of the most enduring and recognizable performers in the industry, winning numerous awards throughout her career from various critic and fan organizations. By 2017 she had appeared in more than one thousand adult films. Hartley grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, after graduating from Berkeley High School in 1977, she attended San Francisco State University's undergraduate nursing school and graduated magna cum laude in 1985, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She was a registered nurse until her license expired in 1986. Hartley sought a career in pornography as a way to make a living by having sex, later telling Las Vegas Weekly, "Porn gave me easy access to women without having to date them or have a relationship." She writes that part of her reason for choosing sex work was to be able to indulge her exhibitionistic and voyeuristic streak. She has said she chose her life's work when she saw the 1976 erotic film The Autobiography of a Flea alone at a theater in San Francisco. In 1982, during her sophomore year of nursing school, she started working as a stripper at the Sutter Cinema and then the Mitchell Brothers O'Farrell Theatre.

Acting credits

Boogie Nights poster
7.6

In 1977, an idealistic porn producer and his promising protege try to catch up with the end of an era before their never-ending party collides with cold, hard reality.

Boogie Nights

1997

X-Rated: The Greatest Adult Movies of All Time poster
6.4

The evolution of adult cinema through the most influential films in history, a journey that begins in the 1970s and ends nowadays. An in-depth analysis of the success of the most prestigious erotic films, their impact on industry and society, and their influence on cinema and contemporary culture.

X-Rated: The Greatest Adult Movies of All Time

2015

X-Rated 2: The Greatest Adult Stars of All Time poster
6.7

Documentary sequel that offers a close-up look into the personal lives of the legendary porn stars who've survived the test of time and influenced popular culture. Blends rare interviews with erotic clips and additional appearances by Whoopi Goldberg, Steven Soderbergh and a host of adult stars, directors and trendsetters.

X-Rated 2: The Greatest Adult Stars of All Time

2016

9to5: Days in Porn poster
5.8

9to5 - Days in Porn focuses on the people behind a controversial and multi-billion dollar industry "The Adult Entertainment industry". It depicts their stories, each one different, unadorned and authentic, without glorification or prejudice. It delivers deep insight into their personal lives - from glamorous to grotesque - strange, fascinating, offensive, absurd and sometimes funny moments all at once.

9to5: Days in Porn

2008

Sex with Sue poster
7.7

Sex with Sue explores the life and career of radically progressive sex educator Sue Johanson, whose radio and TV programs offered comprehensive sex education from a pleasure-driven, feminist perspective.

Sex with Sue

2022

Bad Girl poster
5.5

The film investigates explicit representations of female sexuality by women, exploring the pragmatic and philosophical questions they pose, with emphasis on the ways in which the creation of women-friendly pornography confronts and alters the expectations of male consumers. Ultimately, Nitoslawska is concerned with how we comprehend desire, gender and identity, how we understand and represent its history, and the resulting affect on culture and human relations.

Bad Girl

2001

Dude Bro Party Massacre III poster
5.6

In the wake of two back-to-back mass murders on Chico's frat row, loner Brent Chirino must infiltrate the ranks of a popular fraternity to investigate his twin brother's murder at the hands of the serial killer known as "Motherface."

Dude Bro Party Massacre III

2015

Thinking XXX poster
5.5

For a book project, photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders took photographs of 30 stars of adult movies, each pair of photographs in the same pose, clothed and nude. This film records the photo shoots and includes interviews with the performers and commentary from eight writers (and John Waters). The actors and writers discuss economics, nudity and exhibitionism, careers, and private lives.

Thinking XXX

2004

After Porn Ends poster
5.6

Documentary examining what happens to some of the biggest names in the history of the adult entertainment industry after they leave the business and try and live "normal" lives.

After Porn Ends

2012

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7.3

A snapshot of the porn industry in the San Fernando Valley focusing on a handful of people: Luke Ford, a reporter who breaks the industry's gentlemen's agreement and writes about actors who have HIV/AIDS; Kimberley Jade, a veteran actress who contracts AIDS; Katie June, who arrives in Los Angeles from the South, going on 20, with dreams of becoming a porn star and with her mother's approval; Jim South, who runs a talent agency; and, William Margold, an aging factotum. Others appear on camera to round out a portrait of a busy industry that's lucrative for some and dangerous for others.

Give Me Your Soul...

2000

Fluffy Cumsalot: Porn Star poster
5.1

Fluffy Cumsalot, Porn Star is an extraordinary documentary about porn stars and their stage names. Featuring Ron Jeremy, Marilyn Chambers, Jenna Jameson, Seymore Butts and over 70 more of the world's top porn stars, this film is a fascinating and revealing documentary about adult performers and the origin of their on-screen names.

Fluffy Cumsalot: Porn Star

2003

Anything That Moves poster
5.2

Divine sex worker, Liam, bikes through Chicago delivering snacks and pure satisfaction to his love-hungry clients, while a serial killer begins targeting his clients that leaves a trail of blood to his innocent lover's own bed.

Anything That Moves

2025

V-Card: The Film poster
NR

Dillon, a 23 year old virgin, sets out on a comedic journey to discover what virginity means in our society.

V-Card: The Film

2018

The Erotic Adventures of the Three Musketeers poster
6.7

The glory and savagery of 17th century France is captured in explicit detail as swords cling, villains get their just rewards and beautiful women are bedded.

The Erotic Adventures of the Three Musketeers

1992

The Secret Lives of Adult Stars poster
5.1

The top 30 performers in Adult Entertainment share their thoughts and fears about the industry. The stars discuss how they started, the reality behind the glamour, the threat of AIDS, and the nationwide controversy surrounding their profession

The Secret Lives of Adult Stars

2004

When Rated X Ruled the World poster
7.0

When _____ Ruled the World looks at pop culture phenomenona and explores why and how the subject of the show so effectively captured the imagination of the populace. Take a trip down memory lane and explore the zeitgeist of yesterday.

When Rated X Ruled the World

2004

Adult Entertainment: Disrobing an American Idol poster
2.9

A new look, both social and political, at the multi-billion dollar adult entertainment industry and its effects on three subjects who agree to watch porn one hour a day for thirty days.

Adult Entertainment: Disrobing an American Idol

2007

I Wrote This for You poster
3.0

The edges of reality are blurred when a young man struggles to overcome a broken relationship.

I Wrote This for You

2020

Sticky: A (Self) Love Story poster
4.7

"Sticky" is everything your mother was too embarrassed to tell you about masturbation, in one stimulating documentary. Full of candid interviews from celebrated figures to everyday people, health care professionals, sex therapists, zoologists, anthropologists, and religious figures, this feature length doc answers age-old questions like: What is masturbation? Will it make me go blind? Is it "normal"? Is it wrong? And why are we so afraid to be caught in the act? In a world where confusion about sexuality remains at the root of so many societal problems - rape, sexual abuse, and the threat of sexually transmitted diseases - "Sticky" will help shatter misconceptions and myths surrounding this intimate aspect of human sexuality.

Sticky: A (Self) Love Story

2016

Hell's Kitty poster
3.3

Nick, a Hollywood screenwriter, discovers his cat has become murderously possessed, and will stop at nothing to rid him of any women in his life. As his life unravels out of control, Nick must find a way to have his kitty exorcised of the demonic spirit haunting her and creating a body count.

Hell's Kitty

2018

Bubbles Galore poster
3.0

A bisexual female pornographer searches for sexual and economic independence in a male-dominated industry. But most of all, the girl just wants to have fun.

Bubbles Galore

1996

Playpen of the Damned poster
NR

Documentary on the porn industry at the end of the 1980s.

Playpen of the Damned

1990

The Last Playlist poster
NR

Aging record producer, Nick Silver sets out to prove he's still relevant by curating a playlist with multiple artists instead of an album with one artist. When his doctor tells him he'll be deaf in three months, he panics and begins speaking his memoirs into a video camera in bathroom mirrors all over Los Angeles.

The Last Playlist

2014

It's Not a Date poster
2.8

IT'S NOT A DATE tells the story of Carly and Milo, a couple in their twenties on their first date. Although "It's not a date" but more of a casual meet at a local club; it begins as a classic girl meets boy saga with casual conversation that escalates to a night of passion. It evolves, NOT into a romantic partnership or a parting nod, to "bad chemistry" but instead with Carly. Frustrated with a life full of bad dates and believing that Milo is the worse of them she takes Milo on a detour into insanity so extreme he wishes "It's not a date."

It's Not a Date

2014

Behind the camera

Nina Hartley's Guide to Alternative Sex poster
NR

Nina is waiting to escort you on a journey into eroticism. Explore your deepest desires as Nina provides informative and frank information as she guides you to the world of alternative sex! The Queen of Swing also introduces you to the joys of a multi-partner lifestyle! Enjoy it!

Nina Hartley's Guide to Alternative Sex

2002

Nina Hartley's Guide to Sex Toys poster
NR

Adult film legend Nina Hartley has done it again! Armed with a variety of scintillating sex toys and three hot couples who are eager to try something new, Nina teaches (and tries out!) the joys of man-made sex. See first-hand the arousing use of vibrators, dildos, penis sleeves and more as Nina guides viewers through pleasurable paces of solo and couples' sex with some very enticing accessories! From an historical overview, to proper technique, to erotic etiquette, Nina covers all the bases in this new original video-meticulously researched and responsibly presented by Nina herself.

Nina Hartley's Guide to Sex Toys

1998

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NR

Tips From The "Pro" of Swinging! Queen of Swing and XXX star Nina Hartley shows you how to explore this controversial multi-partner lifestyle. Anne Malle and Hank Armstrong enact partner responses (from insecurity to warm acceptance). Christi Lake is Hot as their "experienced" playmate - they can't get enough of her shaved love zone! Don't miss the 11-person orgy at Nina's. With deep throat expert Ariana, Sahara Sands, big and dark Bob Magnum, Luc Wylder, nasty Shannon Rush, pretty Dallas and more!

Guide to Swinging

1995

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10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Book of Love

1992

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NR

Fantastic foreplay will get your lover totally turned on! Staying power ignites the flame and keeps it going for hours! First Lady of Adult Entertainment, Nina Hartley, shares her sexiest secrets for couples! Follow her tantalizing tips to keep the lust alive in long-term relationships - and to keep "monogamy" from becoming "monotony".

Nina Hartley's Guide to Couples Sexploration

2001

Nina Hartley's Guide to Better Fellatio poster
10.0

Hall of Fame superstar Nina Hartley teaches you everything you need to know about orally pleasing your partner in this revolutionary new "how-to" video. In graphic detail, Nina explains and demonstrates various techniques, gives her own personal insights on arousing your partner, and shares her years of experience. Celebrating a decade of erotic performing, Nina lovingly wrote and directed this video for every one of you interested in expanding your sexual horizon - and pleasing your partner! It's erotic, it's arousing, it's educational ... it's "Nina Hartley's Guide To Better Fellatio."

Nina Hartley's Guide to Better Fellatio

1994

Nina Hartley's Guide to Multiple Orgasms poster
7.0

Join Nina as she demonstrates the torrid techniques and forbidden satisfactions of pursuing the elusive multiple orgasm. Friends Nicole Sheridan, Voodoo, Aria and Layla Jade will help you to the peak of previously unknown pleasures - again and again!

Nina Hartley's Guide to Multiple Orgasms

2004

Nina Hartley's Guide to Threesomes: Two Girls & a Guy poster
9.0

Threesomes are the most common group sexy fantasy! Explore the art of seduction with Nina Hartley and stars like Nicole Sheridan and her husband Voodoo, the hottest three-way specialists in the business. Plus, in a fantasy sequence, Mika Tan, Shy Love and Alec Knight demonstrate that the key to the best possible three-ways is everyone getting involved. They'll show you how it's done. Set your sites on having a relaxes sensual time with this excellent guide.

Nina Hartley's Guide to Threesomes: Two Girls & a Guy

2005

Nina Hartley's Guide to Double Penetration poster
9.0

Two holes and two dicks mean plenty of tricks! Become and explorer of what some consider the sexual unknown: double penetration sex. See Nina Hartley and friends demonstrate the art of DP and its role in a couple's relationship. This is Nina Hartley's first ever on-screen DP, but she takes it like a pro - and so can you! See the techniques that can make it happen.

Nina Hartley's Guide to Double Penetration

2004

The Perfect Secretary: Training Day poster
7.3

Charity (Kayden Kross) is the perfect temp... or is that tramp?! To teach this naughty secretary a lesson, she's sent to Ms. Brimley's Secretarial Academy. There, Charity's erotic misbehavior is treated to some red-hot erotic discipline! Once properly trained in the proper dominant/submissive role, she applies her new skills on the job! With Justine Joli, Alexis Texas and more!

The Perfect Secretary: Training Day

2010

The Secret Life of Nina Hartley poster
7.0

Secret Life Of Nina Hart Vca Labs (DVD): After a ten year tenure as one of the brightest stars in the constellation of ***lt video, you`d think a superstar like Nina Hartley wouldn`t have any secrets left to share. Of course you`d be dead wrong. Here, in celebration of a decade of delicious performances,

The Secret Life of Nina Hartley

1994

Breakin' All The Rules poster
6.5

A mischievous group of gorgeous college girls team up to lead you on a erotic romp through a zany sexual adventure. A thrill minute is what you'll get as these young pleasure seekers break every rule in the book in order to fulfil their sexual desires!

Breakin' All The Rules

1988

Nina Hartley's Advanced Guide to Oral Sex poster
NR

So you've learned the basics? Now take your oral lovemaking a step further with sex superstar Nina Hartley! From the delicious "tricks of the trade" To the unparalleled "tried-and-true," Nina presents the best-kept secrets of cunnilingus and fellatio for you with easy, step-by-step instructions sure to get results. Know what Nina knows...and put it to good use!

Nina Hartley's Advanced Guide to Oral Sex

1998