India Summer, born Jody Jean Olson on April 26, 1975, in Des Moines, Iowa, is a renowned American pornographic actress, director, and nude model. Inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2019 and XRCO in 2021, her stage name draws from the phrase 'Indian summer.' After studying to become a teacher and working in finance for six years, she entered the adult industry in 2005 at age 29. She signed an exclusive girl-on-girl contract with Girlfriends Films in 2009 and made her directorial debut with *Perfect Fit* in 2011.
Her illustrious career features mainstream roles in *Reno 911!*, *Sons of Anarchy*, *Dexter*, and the film *Homo Erectus*. Accolades include AVN Best Actress (2011), MILF Performer of the Year (2012, 2014, 2015), XBIZ Best Actress (2016), and Best Sex Scene for *Marriage 2.0*. She starred in the acclaimed *Marriage 2.0* (2015), which won at CineKink. Known for versatility and professionalism, Summer remains one of the most prolific performers in the industry as of 2026.