Crissy Moran
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| Born | December 22, 1975 [1] Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.[1] |
| Other names | Chrissy Morgan Chrissy M. Chrissy Moran Crissy M[1] |
| Occupation | Film actress Former porn actress |
| Years active | 1999–2006 |
Crissy Moran (born December 22, 1975)[2] is an American retired pornographic actress. She began working in adult entertainment in 1999, and between 2001 and 2006 had performed in over 40 adult films.[1][3] In 2006, Moran became a devout Christian and quit working in the sex industry. After retirement, she began speaking out and appearing in national media projects addressing the harms of pornography, human sex trafficking, and the exploitation of women and children.[4]
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[edit] Adult film career
Moran's career in the sex industry began in the fall of 1999 with her first pornographic photo shoot.[2][3][5] At the time, she was working at a local Hooters restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida. However, she felt that the environment became degrading and she began seeking employment elsewhere. She left Hooters and began working in a variety of other jobs which included a local retail store, the County Clerk of Courts, and the Supervisor of Elections office.[3]
One day, after posting bikini photos of herself on the Internet,[2][5] she received email responses that led to her modeling in Miami and Los Angeles for Playboy and Hustler. She found greater financial success through establishing her own online pornography site.[3] After moving to California, she eventually performed in over 40 mainstream porn films.[3]
It was reported that Moran was making nearly $15,000[4] each month through her work in the porn business, along with receipts from her successful Web site. However, in October 2006, she became a Christian and announced that she was leaving the sex industry.[3][5][6]
[edit] Mainstream film career
Prior to her retirement from the porn industry, Moran had a role in Nick Palumbo's theatrically released NC-17 horror film Murder-Set-Pieces (2004).[7]
In 2008, Moran appeared in the short dramatic film Oversold, which was a modern adaptation based on the Biblical story of Hosea and Gomer, in which she plays the leading role.[5][8] Director Paul Morrell had approached Moran, originally wishing her to be a consultant for the adult business side of the story. But after discussing the project with her, he realized she would be perfect in the lead role.[9]
In 2009, Moran had a role in another Paul Morell project, the indie horror film Filth to Ashes, Flesh to Dust,[10].
[edit] Life after porn
Moran currently lives in the Los Angeles area. While she left the pornography industry in 2006, pornographic photos and videos taken during her time working in the adult entertainment industry continue to remain online. Although efforts to date have been unsuccessful, Moran continues to attempt to have her photos legally removed from these Web sites established by past boyfriends and business partners.[4][6]
In 2010, Moran appeared in the documentary, Exxxit: Life After Porn,[11][12] which is an exploration into the personal side of the six billion dollar a year pornography industry. Other participants included Asia Carrera, Nina Hartley, Mary Carey, Houston, Randy West, Richard Pacheco, John Leslie, Amber Lynn, Seka, Raylene, Luke Ford, Bill Margold, Shelley Lubben, and Sunset Thomas.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d "Crissy Moran". Internet Adult Film Database. http://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=CrissyMoran/gender=f. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ a b c Daniels, Tripp (June 1, 2003). "Crissy Moran – Full Metal Beauty". Adult Video News (avn.com). http://business.avn.com/articles/Crissy-Moran-Full-Metal-Beauty-38934.html. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f "She quit porn industry and turned to Christ". The Florida Times-Union (Morris Communications). December 3, 2007. http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/120307/lif_221825519.shtml. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ a b c ABC News Nightline: "Is There Life After Porn for the Stars?"
- ^ a b c d Frisbie, Annie Young (February 11, 2009). "Porn Star No More". Christianity Today (christianitytoday.com). http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/movies/interviews/2009/crissymoran.html. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ a b "Crissy Moran". The Insider (CBS Entertainment). http://www.theinsider.com/news/931407_Crissy_Moran_Photos_and_BIO. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ John Willis, Barry Monush, ed (2006). SCREEN WORLD. 57 (illustrated ed.). Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 186. ISBN 1557837066. http://books.google.com/books?id=iGiCdRyJ1EsC&pg=PA186&dq=%22Crissy+Moran%22+-inpublisher:icon&as_brr=0&ei=adEWTO2sBZbAlASq1PzxCQ&cd=1#v=onepage&q=%22Crissy%20Moran%22%20-inpublisher%3Aicon&f=false. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ Luke Price. "Former Porn Star Sees Film As Vehicle For Telling Story". OversoldTheMovie.com. http://www.oversoldthemovie.com/promo.html. Retrieved November 18, 2008.
- ^ "Interview With Paul Morrell on Oversold, Starring Crissy Moran". Christian Movie. christian-movie.com. http://www.christian-movie.com/crissy_moran.html. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ "Trailer Debut: Filth to Ashes, Flesh to Dust". Dread Central. Dread Central Media, LLC. http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/37493/trailer-debut-filth-ashes-flesh-dust. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ Goldberg, Matt (June 9, 2010). "Exxxit: Life After Porn". Collider. http://www.collider.com/2010/06/09/exxxit-life-after-porn-trailer-documentary/. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ "Exxxit: Lust, Labia Trimmings, And The Lasting Stigma Of Porn". Jezebel. Gawker Media. June 11, 2010. http://jezebel.com/5561141/exxxit-lust-labia-trimmings-and-the-lasting-stigma-of-porn. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
[edit] External links
- Crissy Moran at the Internet Movie Database
- Crissy Moran at the Internet Adult Film Database
- Beauty from Ashes
- Treasures Out of Darkness[dead link]
- Ex Porn Star Crissy Moran Testimony
