Candy Samples

**Candy Samples: A Pioneering Figure in Adult Entertainment**

Candy Samples, an iconic figure in the adult entertainment industry, was discovered while in Marina Del Rey, California, where she was invited to pursue pin-up modeling. Throughout the 1960s, she became a familiar face in numerous black and white magazines, often featured in classic "cheesecake" poses that captivated audiences.

As her career progressed, Samples transitioned into exotic dancing and made appearances in various men's soft-core publications such as Juggs and Gent, showcasing her dynamic presence. Her versatility extended to the film industry, where she not only starred in adult films but also embraced campy B-movie roles. Notable performances include her portrayal of the leader of the Amazonian women in the 1974 sci-fi spoof *Flesh Gordon*, as well as appearances in the action parody *Superchick* (1973) and Russ Meyer’s sexploitation classics *Up!* (1976) and *Beneath the Valley of the Ultra-Vixens* (1979). She was often credited as Mary Gavin in these works.

In 1979, Samples featured alongside notable adult film stars like John Holmes and Uschi Digard in *John Holmes and the All-Star Sex Queens*. During that era, she also participated in "sexy wrestling" shorts for Triumph Studios and Ron Dvorkin's Bellstone. Candy Samples remains a key figure in the history of adult entertainment, known for her contributions across various genres.