How A 15 Year Old Fooled The Porn Industry (And The World) And Used It As A
Springboard To A Mainstream Career, Almost Ruining The Porn Industry In The Process
Traci In Her Porn Days
Ahead Of Her Time - Essentially
Using Porn As Publicity
Predating The Current 'Released' Celebrity Sex Tape By 15 Years
Traci Elizabeth Lords was born Nora Louise Kuzma on May 7, 1968, in Steubenville, Ohio. 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. At fifteen she fled her abusive home, after having an abortion. While living with a forty-something boyfriend, she used a friend's sister's birth certificate to fake her way into the porn industry. She quickly became the hottest starlet in town, one of the first porn queens. She was known for her large, puffy nipples and for her sexual veracity. There are many stories of her still going after the cameras were done rolling, while they changed the lighting, she was supposedly quite often to keep 'screwing'. By the time she was 18, she'd appeared in more than 100 adult films. She even modeled for widely distributed adult magazines, such as Penthouse, in the same September 1984 issue that exposed Miss America 1984, Vanessa Williams).
But in 1986, federal authorities discovered she was underage while making moves and they arrested the owners of her movie agency and X-citement Video, Inc. Just who exactly clued the authorities in to her age is a mystery - some people think it was Traci herself - having produced only one film as an adult (which she produced and owned) and which was just released - it was a TREMENDOUS publicity boost.
All of her previous films - literally millions of videotapes, were ordered destroyed by the government. So anyone who heard about her story and was curious, they would have only one place to easily and legally find her 'body of work' - the film "Traci, I Love You" which she had just produced as an adult. Both that film AND especially the underage videos became instant collectors items - and originals of her underage work sell for a great deal of money. Copies of those originals are regularly bought and sold - sometimes even on eBay. And full length rips of her movies are easily downloaded for free off of P2P networks like Kazaa, Bearshare, and Limewire - though it's obviously a crime.
The ensuing chaos cost the adult industry millions as they were
forced to pull her video tapes and magazines from store shelves. It also gave
obscenity-obsessed government prosecutors the ammo they need to attack the adult
industry with a vengeance. Ironically, Lords, herself was never charged, since
they considered her a victim. Instead, the industry that she had fooled with
fake IDs took the blame and people affiliated with her films suffered legal
troubles for years.
The controversy still sparks debate. Lords claimed she was a victim of a
manipulative industry, that drugged her and made her do things she did not want
to do. 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. The truth is probably somewhere in between. Lords herself is a jumble
of contradictions and it is likely the complete story will never be known. While
Lords decried the porn industry, she continued to use the stage name that porn
made famous for publicity, all the while claiming that people just would not let
her forget her past.
Lords has since attempted to move into mainstream films with limited success.
She has played roles in a number of B-movies. Some of her more notable films
include Not of this Earth (1988), John Waters's Cry Baby, (1990) and Blade,
(1998).
Lords also appeared in continuing roles in several television series, including
Married with Children (1987), Roseanne (1988), and Melrose Place (1992), with
single appearances in MacGyver (1985), Highlander (1992), Tales from the Crypt
(1989), Hercules (1995), and Profiler (1996), among others.
In the 1990s, Lords began developing a career as a singer (including
collaborating with the Manic Street Preachers on the single "Little Baby
Nothing") , also appearing in the music videos of other performers and groups,
and has become an active gay rights advocate.
In 2003 she published a book, Traci Lords: Underneath It All.
The Traci Lords Post Porn Picture Gallery Is Here
Porn Films Have Merchandising Too!
A Guide To Some Of The Films Traci Made As A Porn Star
1.) Adventures of Tracy Dick (1985) * 82 min
"The Case of the Missing Stiff." Also Starring Stacy Donovan, Heather Wayne,
Peter North, and Tom Byron.
2.) Another Roll in the Hay (1985) * 70 min
Also Starring Paul Thomas, Eric Edwards, Rachel Ashley, Debbie Hupp, Mai Tai.
3.) Aroused (1985) * 75 min
Also Starring Sherri St. Claire, Christie Barrington, Ali Moore, Tom Byron, and
Peter North.
4.) Bad Girls III (1984) * 86 min
Also Starring Jerry Butler, Jay Serling, Rachel Ashley, Crystal Breeze, Kristara
Barrington, Ashley Britton, Rikki Blake, Nancy Rivers, Stacey Donovan.
5.) Battle of the Stars (1985) * 85 min
Christy Canyon and Traci battle to see who is the best porn star. Hot! Peter
North also stars. Shot on Film.
6.) Beverly Hills COPulator * (1985) 85 min
Produced by Lords as well. Ridiculous from start to finish. Also starring
Kristara Barrington, Buddy Love, Steve Drake, Nikki Randal, Roco Balboa, and
Randy West.
7.) Black Throat (1985) * 80 min
Another Dark Brothers Triumph of Bad Taste, Style, and Incredibly Catchy
Theme-Music. Also Starring Christy Canyon, Sahara, Erica Boyer, Purple Passion,
and Marc Wallice.
8.) Breaking It (1984) * 83 Min
This is a collection of short stories about how different girls lose their
virginity. Traci Lords' segment is 20 minutes long. Also starring Rachel Ashley,
John Leslie, Roxanne Rolland, Paul Thomas, Marquerite Nuit, Tyler Hudson, Nancy
Rivers, Debbie Hupp, Susan Hart, Peter North, Marc Wallice, Bunny Bleu, Tom
Byron, Jamie Gillis, Rikki Blake andHeather Thomas.
9.) Country Girl (1985) * 70 min
Also Starring Colleen Brennan, Herschel Savage, Kristara Barrington, Tom Byron
and Jessica Wylde.
10.) Deep Inside Traci (1986) * 83 min
Also Starring Christy Canyon, Penny Morgan, Tom Byron, Marc Wallice, Stacey
Donovan, Peter North, and Harry Reems.
11.) Dirty Pictures (1985) * 75 min
Also Starring Tom Byron, Ami Rogers, Purple Passion, Mark Wallice, Cara Lott,
and Sasha Gabor
12.) Dream Lover (1985) 70 min
Also Starring Harry Reems, Pamela Jennings, Susan Hart, Sheri St. Claire, Misty
Anderson, Magenta, Tom Byron, Starbuck, Francois Papillion.
13.) Educating Mandy (1985) * 80 min
Also Starring Christy Canyon, Harry Reems, Heather Wayne, Peter North, Gina
Valentino, Francois Papillion, Craig Roberts, Ron Jeremy, Starbuck.
14.) Erotic Zones (1985) 69 min
This is a porno version of "Twillight Zones." Traci appears in the last segment,
"Love Nest." Also starring Mike Horner, Herschel Savage, Paul Thomas, John
Leslie and Beverly Bliss,
15.) First Annual XRCO Adult Film Awards (1985) 90 min
Features Traci as a presenter and a brief clip from "Another Pretty Face." All
the big names from this era are on hand in this wonderfully sleazy and low-fi
event.
16.) Foxy Boxing (1986) 75 min
Traci Lords is the celebrity round girl in this knock-down, drag-out battle of
the babes. Not hardcore, but very hot!
17.) Future Voyeur (1985) * 89 min
In the 22nd century, a female archeologist discovers some porno tapes made in
the mid-1980s. Also starring Nichole West, Gina Carrerra, Andrea Brittain, Gail
Force, Buffy, Marc Wallice, Francious Pappillon and Peter North.
18.) Gimme Gimme Good Lovin' (1984) 4 min 3 sec (with three other Helix videos)
For the Collector: The Helix video that was banned on MTV. Traci writhes around
in various skimpy outfits. Dubbed straight from Laserdisc. This also includes
the R-Rated nude version, and many other videos that were too hot for MTV. (In
other words, this video contains two different out of print video programs:
"Helix" and "Red Hot Rocks.")
19.) The Grafenberg Spot (1985) 79 min
A Mitchell Brothers Film. Also starring Ginger Lynn, Annette Haven, and Harry
Reems, Johnny Holmes, and Amber Lynn.
20.) Harlequin Affair (1985) * 84 min
A young man shocks his blue-blooded family when he annonces his engagement to a
black fiancée. Grainy Image. Also starring Christy Canyon, Heather Wayne, Tamara
Longley, Marc Wallice, Sahara, Eric Edwards, Dan T. Mann, and Tom Byron.
21.) Holly Does Hollywood (1985) * 80 min
Christy Canyon is Holly Body, a young woman trying to make it in Hollywood. Also
starring Amber Lynn, Cody Nicole, Pam Jennings, Laurie Smith, Erica Boyer,
Roxanne Rolands, Steve Drake, Rikki Blake, Ron Jeremy, Craig Roberts and Marc
Wallice
22.) Hollywood Heartbreakers (1985) * 88 min
Also Starring Amber Lynn, Nicole West, Gina Valentino, Beverly Bliss, Ron
Jeremy, Rick Savage, Rocky Rome, Peter North.
23.) It's My Body (1985) * 80 min
Also Starring Stacy Donovan, Honey Wilder, Christy Canyon, Herschel Savage. Last
Scene is a Traci gang-bang.
24.) Jean Genie (1985) * 82 min
Also Starring Steve Drake, Judy Powers, Gina Carerra, Ken Starbuck.
25.) Joys of Erotica #109 (1984) 60 Min
Traci has a hot scene with Craig Roberts. Also starring Kristie Mann, Tom Byron,
Debbie Anson, Paul Thomas, Ginger Lynn, Breeze, Raven, Steve Tays, Candy
Shields, Steve Hanna
26.) Just Another Pretty Face (1985) * 80 min
Stacey Donovan, Jacqueline Lorians, Tom Byron, Jessica Wylde, Lacey Luv and Paul
Thomas.
27.) Kinky Business (1984) 80 min
Risky Business Take-Off. Also Starring Tom Byron, Jerry Butler, Tanya Lawson,
Ginger Lynn, Lois Ayres, Kristara Barrington, and Laurie Smith. 35mm.
29.) Love Bites (1985) 74 min
A Suze Randall film. Also Starring Amber Lynn, Harry Reems, and Heather Wayne.
30.) Lust in the Fast Lane (1984) * 80 min
Also Starring Ginger Lynn, Tom Byron, Eric Edwards, Crystal Breeze, Peter North,
and Sherri St. Claire.
31.) Marilyn Chambers' Private Fantasies #5 (1985) 80 min
A series of four hot vignettes.
Also Starring Marilyn Chambers, Tantala, and Ami Rodgers. Traci's segment (19
minutes) includes Jerry Butler, Kevin Gibson, and Lacey Luv. Shot on Film.
32.) Marilyn Chambers' Private Fantasies #6 (1985) 75 min
Another series of four sexy vignettes.
Also Starring Marilyn Chambers, Harry Reems, and Tom Byron. Traci stars in
"Nurse," which concerns a woman who decides to give her patient a tongue bath.
Shot on Film.
33.) New Wave Hookers (1984) * 84 min
Uncensored Dark Brothers classic. Also Starring GInger Lynn, Desiree Lane,
Kristara Barrington, Brooke Fields, Kimberly Carson, and Gina Carrera.
34.) Night of Loving Dangerously (1984) * 89 min
One of the funniest films I've ever seen. Although I don't think they meant it
to be. Also starring Christy Canyon, Ginger Lynn, and Peter North.
35.) One Hot Night of Passion (1985) * 85 min
This is another collection of short stories from the fertile mind of Paul
Thomas. Traci's segment is a half-hour long. Also starring Kevin James, Chirsty
Canyon, Paul Thomas, Robin Cannes, Jessica Longe, Ron Jeremy and Jacqueline
Lorians.
36.) Open Up, Traci (1984) * (1984) 88 min
There is little to say about the plot. It's a mindless succession of sex scenes.
A must-see. Also Starring Candi, Erica Boyer, Crystal Breeze, Cheri, Charene,
Greg Rome, Marc Wallice, Tom Byron, Greg Derek and Steve Drake.
37.) Passion Pit (1985) * 81 min
Also Starring Stacy Donovan, John Holmes, Little Oral Annie, Patty Cakes and
Billy Dee.
38.) Peek-A-Boo Gang (1985) * 90 min
Written & Directed by Ron Jeremy. Also Starring Gina Valentino, Heather Wayne,
Nicole West, Sasha Gabor, and Steve Drake.
39.) Perfect Fit (1985) * 80 min
Also Starring Christy Canyon, Gina Valentino, Laurie Smith, Kristara Barrington,
Susan Hart and Tom Byron. 35mm.
40.) Porn in the USA (1986) 85 min
Traci lords is a secretary who takes more than dictation from her boss. Also
starring Steve Drake, Kari Foxx, Danielle, Amber Lynn, Heather Gordon, Laurien
Dominique, Herscehl Savage and Steve Drake.
41.) Physical II (1985) * 82 min
Also Starring Tom Byron, Cara Lott, Juliet Anderson, Ronda Jo Petty, Lisa
DeLeeuw, Sharon Mitchell, and Herschel Savage.
42.) Pleasure Party (1984) * 83 min
A "lingerie party" turn into a non-stop orgy. Also Starring Erica Boyer, Chuck
Martino, Marc Wallice, Beverly Bliss and Barbie Dahl
43.) Pleasure Productions, Volumes 9 & 10 (1985) * 115 min total
In the first compilation, Traci makes love with Hershel Savage. In the second,
she gives it up to Marc Wallace. This compilation set is full of hot vignettes.
44.) Portrait of Lust (1984) * 85 min
Also Starring Eric Edwards, Gina Valentino, Jessica Wylde, Nicole West, and
Steve Drake.
45.) Sizzling Suburbia (1985) 81 min
Also Starring Cara Lott, Peter North, Pamela Jennings, Magenta, Starbuck, and
Sherri St. Claire.
46.) Sex Fifth Avenue (1985) * 117 min
Also Starring Christy Canyon, Tamara Longley, Jessica Wylde, Ron Jeremy, Gail
Force, Marc Wallice, and Tom Byron.
47) Sex Goddess (1984) * 82 min
Also Starring Christy Canyon, Candi, Rikki Blake, and Tom Byron.
48.) Sex Shoot (1985) * 80 min
Also Starring Jessica Longe, Ron Jeremy, Tiffany Blake, Tom Byron, Peter North
and Cara Lott.
49.) Sex Waves (1984) * 86 min
Also Starring Eric Edwards, Angel West, Rene Summers, and Julie Winchester.
50.) Sister Dearest (1984) * 80 min
Also Starring Ginger Lynn, Tom Byron, Sondra Stillman, Breeze, Harry Reems,
Sahara, and Peter North.
51.) Suzie Superstar II (1985) * 88 min
Portrait of Tawdry Wheeling & Dealing in Music Biz. Also starring Ginger Lynn,
John Leslie, Joey SIlvera, Ron Jeremy, Laurie Smith, Heather Wayne, Gina Carerra,
and Bunny Bleu
52.) Swedish Erotica: Volume 56 (1984) 58 min
Also Starring Peter North, Steve Drake & Mark Wallice. 3 Segments: "Tracy's
Dilemma," "Artist Retreat" and "Jacuzzi."
*In a scorching 30 minute segment called "Tracy's Dilemma," Ms. Lords leaves her
frustrated boyfriend and walks in on her hot mother getting screwed by an
ex-lover. She watches silently and then enters her room where she masturbates.
After having a talk with a girlfriend, Traci decides to let boyfriend Wallice
have everything he ever wanted.
53.) Swedish Erotica: Volume 57 (1984) 60 min
Also Starring Ron Jeremy, Christy Canyon, Herschel Savage & Mark Wallice. 3
Segments: "Home Video," "Voyeur" and "Panty Raid."
*Traci and another hot blonde get it on in the "Voyeur" segment. When they bust
Herschel Savage peeping through the fence, they invite him onto their love bench
and proceed to double-team him.
54.) Swedish Erotica: Volume 60 (1984) 60 min
Also Starring Peter North, Steve Drake, Cara Lott & Mark Wallice. 4 Segments:
"Student Bodies," "Night Fantasy," "Gang Bang" and "TV Interview."
*Traci personally introduces the first clip of the tape, "Student Bodies,"
announcing that it's her "22nd Birthday" and that she intends to spend it
screwing Tom Byron, which she then does.
55.) Sweet Little Things (1985) * 117 min
Also Starring Helga, Ron Jeremy, Steve Drake and Bunny Bleu.
57.) Those Young Girls (1985) * 80 minutes
Based on a story by Ginger Lynn. Also Starring Ginger Lynn, Harry Reems, and
John Holmes.
58.) Traci College Lecture (1984)
This is a great rare Traci Lords video shot in York, Pennsylvania on her 1994
college tour. Traci lecture on the pitfalls of her teenage years a an adult film
star and answers reporter's questions.
59.) Tracie Lords (1984) * 82 min
Hot introductory video. Notice the spelling of her name. The opening credit
sequence is riddled with glitches. This is an old tape with a grainy image, but
I have not seen better. Being one of Traci's earliest, this is VERY hard to
find. Also starring Paul Thomas, Raven, Bang Bang, Herschel Savage and Tom
Byron.
60.) Traci Takes Tokyo * (1986) 80 Minutes
What more can I say? Traci and a lot of Japanese people.
61.) Tracy in Heaven (1985) 89 min
Gina Valentino (not Traci Lords) plays Tracy, a college graduate whose planned
marriage is opposed by almost everyone in her family. Also starring Christy
Canyon, Tom Byron, Jacqueline Lorians, Marc Wallice, Heather Wayne, Rikki Blake,
Dan T. Mann.
62.) Two-Timing Tracie (1985) * 82 min
Also Starring Kristara Barrington, Robin Cannes, Heather Mannfield, Sahara,
Tiffany Blake, and Mark Wallice.
63.) Warm Up with Traci Lords (1988) 49 min
The post-porn actress becomes a physical fitness advocate, leading the viewer
through this non-impact "Jazzthetics" workout designed to be completely safe
with no stress on any body joints. An easy to follow, cardiovascular workout
with emphasis on burning off cellulite.
64.) We Love to Tease (1985) * 85 min
Also Starring Jasmine, Robin Cannes, Dallas Miko, Tanja, Tiffany Gleason, Amy
Rogers, Peter North, Ron Jeremy and Marc Wallice
65.) What Gets Me Hot (1984) * 80 min
Traci's first film! Also Starring Susan Hart, Herschel Savage, Bunny Bleu, Marc
Wallice, and Tom Byron.
66.) Whore of the Worlds (1985) 88 min
Hot compilation action. A who's who of the 80s. Lana Burner, Harry Reems, Terry
Moore, Jessica Longe, Ali Moore, Rick Savage, Ron Jeremy, Gina Carrera, Tom
Byron, Buck Adams, Kevin James, Buffy, Ginger Lynn, Erica Boyer, John Holmes,
John Leslie, and Peter North.
67.) Wild Things (1986) 91 min
An Alex De Renzy film. A compendium of scenes from several young actresses
.Notable for a scene with Lords, as a schoolgirl who seduces a gardner. Also has
a girl-girl sequence with Christy Canyon.
68.) Young and the Restless II (1985) * 85 min
French Dubbed but hot! A sexually inhibited woman undergoes treatment in a sex
clinic. Also starring Sheri St. Claire, Laurie Smith, Ron Jeremy, Blake Palmer,
Danica Rhae, Heather Lee, Nick Random, Billy Dee and Kimberly Carson.
* denotes Lords in two or more sex scenes
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