Cris Cassidy

American adult film actress Cris Cassidy was born in California in 1951 and worked in the adult industry from 1977 to 1988. She was a lesbian who was open about her sexuality at a time when few performers were. Cassidy appeared in over 190 hardcore videos and loops, often in girl/girl scenes that reflected her real-life orientation. She also acted in boy/girl scenes, including blowjob and vaginal work. Her notable films include SexWorld (1978), Candy Stripers (1978), The China Cat (1978), and Sadie (1980). She also appeared in men's magazines like Hustler and used several aliases, including Suzanne Meyers and Kris Kassidy.

Cassidy was known for her enthusiastic performances and her chemistry with frequent co-star Annette Haven, who said in a 1988 AVN interview, 'Cris and I got along well. We were both into women, so that made our scenes a lot more authentic.' After retiring, Cassidy formed Tigress Productions with her partner Miki Star, and the company produced three lesbian-focused films before the couple broke up. Cassidy's work remains celebrated in vintage porn communities, with fans praising her energy and authenticity. She now lives privately, having traveled to the Caribbean, Hawaii, and Australia since retiring. She was married twice, both times to women.