Riley Steele


Riley Steele is an American pornographic actress.

Early life

Steele grew up in Escondido, California. Before starting her adult film career, she worked at Starbucks and at a golf course snack bar.

Adult film career

In 2005, Steele traveled to Hollywood for the signing of Pirates. There she met Jesse Jane who advised her to get into the adult industry.
Steele didn't contact Digital Playground until a couple of years later. Joone, the founder of Digital Playground, signed her to an exclusive contract that same day.
Steele's first scene was in the 2008 film Naked Aces 5.
In 2009, Steele starred in an adult film with former UFC fighter War Machine. In January 2011, Steele co-hosted the AVN Awards. On September 20, 2013, Steele signed a two-year contract with director Axel Braun.

Mainstream filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010ManswersHerselfSeason 4, Episode 3
2011Life on TopTippi10 Episodes
2011EricaSeason 1, Episode 7
2012The Girl's Guide to DepravityKaylie9 Episodes

Awards and nominations

YearCeremonyCategoryWork
2011AVN AwardBest All-Girl Group Sex SceneBody Heat
2011AVN AwardWildest Sex Scene Body Heat
2011AVN AwardCrossover Star of the Year
2011XBIZ AwardCrossover Star of the Year
2011XRCO AwardMainstream Adult Media Favorite
2012AVN AwardBest Body
2012AVN AwardFavorite Porn Star
2012AVN AwardHottest Sex Scene Babysitters 2
2012AVN AwardTwitter Queen
2012NightMoves AwardBest Overall Body
2013AVN AwardFavorite Body
2013AVN AwardFavorite Porn Star
2013XBIZ AwardBest Scene - Vignette ReleaseIn Riley's Panties
2013XBIZ AwardBest Scene - All-GirlMothers & Daughters
2013NightMoves AwardBest Overall Body
2014AVN AwardFavorite Female Porn Star
2014XBIZ AwardBest Scene - Feature MovieCode of Honor
2014NightMoves AwardBest Overall Body
2014NightMoves AwardBest All Sex Release Riley Goes Gonzo
2014NightMoves AwardBest Parody Drama Snow White XXX: An Axel Braun Parody
2015AVN AwardFavorite Female Pornstar
2016XBIZ AwardBest Actress—Parody ReleaseBarbarella XXX: An Axel Braun Parody