Sunrise Adams
Encyclopedia
Sunrise Adams is a former American pornographic actress.
, and raised in rural East Texas
. "I grew up in Pickton, Texas
, population 90, with no phone, one TV channel and no one to play with for miles." At age 16, Adams enrolled at a nearby community college to complete her last two years of high school.
for Los Angeles
, and began her career as a pornographic actress. On January 8, 2001, she appeared with Ed Powers
in More Dirty Debutantes 186. She later referred to the experience of making that film as "nothing I want to remember".
Adams became popular with fans, and signed a two year contract with Vivid Entertainment
in August, 2002, officially becoming a "Vivid Girl." The contract required Adams to appear in 8 movies per year, for the company.
In 2002, Vivid hired Adams to star in Debbie Does Dallas: The Revenge, with plans for her to star in future films in the series. Vivid representatives considered Adams to be appropriate for the role, because of her blonde hair, her experience with football, and her Texas heritage.
Adams was nominated for Best Actress by AVN in 2003. In 2004, she won the award for Best Oral Sex Scene – Film for Heart of Darkness.
On August 2, 2004, Adams appeared with Savanna Samson
on Fox News's The O'Reilly Factor
, to promote their book, How to Have a XXX Sex Life.
Adams is the niece of porn star Sunset Thomas
.
and PlayStation 2
game, Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood
, portraying herself, and was a spokeswoman for Pony Sports. Adams appeared in the skateboarding movie Grind
.
In 2004, Adams renewed her contract with Vivid for 10 more years. On November 15, 2006 Adams announced that she would return to the adult film industry.
Adams was featured as a promotional model
for the Las Vegas
nightclub
Tangerine at Treasure Island
.
Adams shot an episode for the Cinemax
softcore
show The Best Sex Ever
. The episode named "Housesitting" also featured Keri Windsor
and first aired in July 2002.
Adams is also the co-author of:
Early life
Adams was born in St. Louis, MissouriSt. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
, and raised in rural East Texas
East Texas
East Texas is a distinct geographic and ecological area in the U.S. state of Texas.According to the Handbook of Texas, the East Texas area "may be separated from the rest of Texas roughly by a line extending from the Red River in north central Lamar County southwestward to east central Limestone...
. "I grew up in Pickton, Texas
Pickton, Texas
Pickton is an unincorporated community in Hopkins County, Texas, United States. Although it is unincorporated, Pickton has a post office, with the ZIP code of 75471....
, population 90, with no phone, one TV channel and no one to play with for miles." At age 16, Adams enrolled at a nearby community college to complete her last two years of high school.
Adult film career
Adams left TexasTexas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
for Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, and began her career as a pornographic actress. On January 8, 2001, she appeared with Ed Powers
Ed Powers
Ed Powers is an American director, producer and actor of hardcore pornographic films. He owns his own production company, Ed Powers Productions.Powers was born in Brooklyn, New York...
in More Dirty Debutantes 186. She later referred to the experience of making that film as "nothing I want to remember".
Adams became popular with fans, and signed a two year contract with Vivid Entertainment
Vivid Entertainment
Vivid Entertainment Group is an adult video producer, featuring a catalog of VHS and DVD titles and internet content. In 2006 it was described by Reuters as one of the handful of studios that dominate the U.S. porn industry....
in August, 2002, officially becoming a "Vivid Girl." The contract required Adams to appear in 8 movies per year, for the company.
In 2002, Vivid hired Adams to star in Debbie Does Dallas: The Revenge, with plans for her to star in future films in the series. Vivid representatives considered Adams to be appropriate for the role, because of her blonde hair, her experience with football, and her Texas heritage.
Adams was nominated for Best Actress by AVN in 2003. In 2004, she won the award for Best Oral Sex Scene – Film for Heart of Darkness.
On August 2, 2004, Adams appeared with Savanna Samson
Savanna Samson
Natalie Oliveros, better known by the stage name Savanna Samson, is an American pornographic actress. The winner of several AVN Awards, she has spent most of her career as a contract performer with major producer Vivid Entertainment, and is known for her roles in acclaimed adult films such as The...
on Fox News's The O'Reilly Factor
The O'Reilly Factor
The O'Reilly Factor, originally titled The O'Reilly Report from 1996 to 1998 and often called The Factor, is an American talk show on the Fox News Channel hosted by commentator Bill O'Reilly, who often discusses current controversial political issues with guests.The program was the most watched...
, to promote their book, How to Have a XXX Sex Life.
Adams is the niece of porn star Sunset Thomas
Sunset Thomas
Sunset Thomas is the stage name of an American pornographic actress; her real first name is Diane. She was runner-up for Penthouse Pet of the Year in 1998 and is a member of the Adult Video News Hall of Fame.- Personal life :...
.
Other ventures
Adams has performed in comedy and made personal appearances. Adams appeared on the cover of the XboxXbox
The Xbox is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Microsoft. It was released on November 15, 2001 in North America, February 22, 2002 in Japan, and March 14, 2002 in Australia and Europe and is the predecessor to the Xbox 360. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console...
and PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
game, Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood
Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes The Neighborhood
Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood is the second installment in the Backyard Wrestling series and was released on Xbox and PlayStation 2. The licensed soundtrack includes music by Andrew W.K., Kool Keith, the Insane Clown Posse, Bad Brains, Body Count, Six and Violence, Mudvayne and...
, portraying herself, and was a spokeswoman for Pony Sports. Adams appeared in the skateboarding movie Grind
Grind (2003 film)
Grind is a 2003 American adventureassshole movie comedy film about four young aspiring amateur skaters Eric Rivers , Matt Jensen , Dustin Knight , and Sweet Lou Singer who are trying to make it in the world of pro skateboarding by pulling insane stunts in front of pro skater Jimmy Wilson...
.
In 2004, Adams renewed her contract with Vivid for 10 more years. On November 15, 2006 Adams announced that she would return to the adult film industry.
Adams was featured as a promotional model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
for the Las Vegas
Las Vegas Strip
The Las Vegas Strip is an approximately stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard in Clark County, Nevada; adjacent to, but outside the city limits of Las Vegas proper. The Strip lies within the unincorporated townships of Paradise and Winchester...
nightclub
Nightclub
A nightclub is an entertainment venue which usually operates late into the night...
Tangerine at Treasure Island
Treasure Island Hotel and Casino
Treasure Island Hotel & Casino is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, USA with 2,664 rooms and 220 suites, and is connected by tram to The Mirage as well as pedestrian bridge to the Fashion Show Mall shopping center...
.
Adams shot an episode for the Cinemax
Cinemax
Cinemax, sometimes abbreviated as simply "Max", is a collection of premium television networks that broadcasts primarily feature films, along with softcore erotica, original action series, documentaries and special behind-the-scenes features. Cinemax is operated by Home Box Office, Inc., a...
softcore
Softcore
Softcore pornography is a form of filmic or photographic pornography or erotica that is less sexually explicit than hardcore pornography. It is intended to tickle and arouse men and women. Softcore pornography depicts nude and semi-nude performers engaging in casual social nudity or non-graphic...
show The Best Sex Ever
The Best Sex Ever
The Best Sex Ever is an American erotic anthology series featured on Cinemax during their "After Dark" schedule. The series features simulated sex scenes, and thus can be categorized as "soft core" or "voyeur."...
. The episode named "Housesitting" also featured Keri Windsor
Keri Windsor
Keri Windsor is an American pornographic actress. She has also used the pseudonym Lacey Ogden.Windsor was born in Superior, Wisconsin and moved to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia when she was four...
and first aired in July 2002.
Books
Adams has been featured in two books:- XXX: 30 Porn-Star Portraits, Bulfinch (October 1, 2004)
- How to Have a XXX Sex Life: The Ultimate Vivid Guide, Regan Books (July 20, 2004))
Adams is also the co-author of:
- The Lust Ranch (ISBN 1560257830)
Awards
- 2004 AVN Award for Best Oral Sex Scene (Film) – Heart of Darkness (with Randy SpearsRandy SpearsRandy Spears is a well-known pornographic actor, having appeared in approximately 1000features. Sometimes credited as Greg Ory or Greg Slavin....
)