Johnni Black, born Laurie Golem on January 14, 1968, in Calumet City, Illinois, USA, is a retired American pornographic actress, model, and director. Standing at 5'4" with measurements 37C-24-37, blonde hair, and blue eyes, she entered the adult industry in the mid-1990s. Prior to her porn career, Black earned an advanced degree in Psychology from Illinois State University in 1990. She then enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving at Fort Bragg during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. Qualifying as a Parachute Jumpmaster and Expert Field Medic, she was honorably discharged as a Captain on May 1, 1996. Debuting around 1995-1998, she won the prestigious 1998 AVN Award for Best New Starlet. She appeared in numerous films, often partnering with stars like Jill Kelly, Jonathan Morgan, and John Decker, and also directed some productions. Married to David Johnson since 1995, she retired around 2002 after a four-year career, leaving a notable legacy in adult entertainment.