Kelly Nichols - Fact Sheet

Profession: Porn Star

After high school, Kelly began nude modeling to help pay her way through the Art Center in Pasadena. While attending school, Kelly began getting roles in some Hollywood films. Her Hollywood roles included the part of the "Nail Gun Girl" in THE TOOLBOX MURDERS, a horror film written by Stephen King. She was also Jessica Lange's stunt double in the remake of KING KONG. In her travels, Kelly met actor/director William Margold, who got her started in the adult film industry. Her mentor in the business however was director Chuck Vincent. Kelly's first adult film was titled THAT LUCKY STIFF, in 1979. After making over fifty films and videos during her career, Kelly all but retired in late 1984 (with a few exceptions). During Kelly's career she was awarded the Best Actress Award by the Adult Film Association of America for her role in the movie IN LOVE. In 1993 she was presented the Life Time Achievement Award by the Free Speech Coalition, and in 1996 she was also inducted into the Erotic Legends Hall of Fame. 

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