Angel Kelly
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Angel Kelly is a retired pornographic actress
. With Jeannie Pepper
and Heather Hunter
, Kelly was among the first African-American women to "cross over
" into mainstream porn video. She is a member of the AVN Hall of Fame
.
Kelly began her film career in 1985. During the period in which she was most active, 1986 through 1988, she made more than 100 original films — 53 in 1987 alone — but by the early-1990s she was appearing in fewer than five films a year. Kelly's final performance in an original film was in 1991.
Kelly and Heather Hunter
were interviewed by Bev Smith regarding their reflections on their involvement in the adult movie industry. The interview can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGBjhZzlXf0. In the interview, Kelly states she grew up in Lansing, Michigan
.
In 2005, Kelly was inducted into the Legends of Erotica Hall of Fame with fellow porn actress Porsche Lynn
performing the induction ceremony.
Kelly was inducted into the Adult Video News Hall of Fame
at ceremonies held on January 12, 2008.
She was inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame
on April 16, 2009.
Pornographic actor
A pornographic actor/actress or a porn star is a person who appears in pornographic film. Most actors appear nude in films...
. With Jeannie Pepper
Jeannie Pepper
Jeannie Pepper , is a pornographic actress. She began in the business in 1984 at age 26 and has appeared in over 200 adult films. She was still an active actress as recently as 2007, participating in the mature adult genre.Pepper was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 1997, the first African...
and Heather Hunter
Heather Hunter
Heather Keisha Hunter is a former pornographic actress, who is now a rap artist, painter, and author.-Film and television:...
, Kelly was among the first African-American women to "cross over
Crossover (music)
Crossover is a term applied to musical works or performers appearing on two or more of the record charts which track differing musical tastes, or genres...
" into mainstream porn video. She is a member of the AVN Hall of Fame
AVN Hall of Fame
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Kelly began her film career in 1985. During the period in which she was most active, 1986 through 1988, she made more than 100 original films — 53 in 1987 alone — but by the early-1990s she was appearing in fewer than five films a year. Kelly's final performance in an original film was in 1991.
Kelly and Heather Hunter
Heather Hunter
Heather Keisha Hunter is a former pornographic actress, who is now a rap artist, painter, and author.-Film and television:...
were interviewed by Bev Smith regarding their reflections on their involvement in the adult movie industry. The interview can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGBjhZzlXf0. In the interview, Kelly states she grew up in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, Michigan
Lansing is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located mostly in Ingham County, although small portions of the city extend into Eaton County. The 2010 Census places the city's population at 114,297, making it the fifth largest city in Michigan...
.
In 2005, Kelly was inducted into the Legends of Erotica Hall of Fame with fellow porn actress Porsche Lynn
Porsche Lynn
Porsche Lynn is the stage name of an American exotic dancer, dominatrix, and pornographic actress. She chose her stage name from the Porsche car company after seeing one of their cars during a drive to one of her earliest film shoots; she added "Lynn" to it as it fit well.-Early life:Lynn's...
performing the induction ceremony.
Kelly was inducted into the Adult Video News Hall of Fame
AVN Hall of Fame
This is a list of members of the AVN Hall of Fame. The AVN Hall of Fame honors the legends of the adult entertainment industry.- AVN Hall of Fame members :[Top]| style="vertical-align:top; width:15px;"|...
at ceremonies held on January 12, 2008.
She was inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame
XRCO Hall of Fame
XRCO Hall of Fame lists some of the most notable adult entertainment works and workers. The list is managed by X-Rated Critics Organization and inducted annually during the XRCO awards.-Actors:* 1985 John C...
on April 16, 2009.