Veronica Hart, born Jane Esther Hamilton on October 27, 1956, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, is an iconic adult film actress, director, and educator. A theater arts graduate from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, she entered the industry in the late 1970s after modeling and living in England. During the 1980s Golden Age of Porn, she starred in acclaimed films like 'Amanda by Night' (1981), 'Roommates' (1981), and 'Foxtrot' (1982), winning AFAA Best Actress for the first two and Best Supporting Actress for the latter. Dubbed the 'Meryl Streep of porn' by Paul Thomas Anderson, she earned AVN Hall of Fame induction and multiple awards. Transitioning to directing, she helmed 'Torn' (1999) and served as VCA Pictures executive. Later, Hart appeared in 'Boogie Nights' (1997), off-Broadway plays, guided tours at the Erotic Heritage Museum, and taught sex education in China. At 5'6" with 36D-27-38 measurements, she advocates for ethical adult entertainment.