Barbara Dare, born Stacy Mitnick on February 23, 1963, in Wichita Falls, Texas, stands at 5'2" with a slim, sexy, and ravishing physique. Her father, a dentist in the Air Force, and her mother, an alcoholic, instilled a sense of Jewish faith in her upbringing in Wayne, New Jersey, where she attended Wayne Hills High School.
Dare's educational background includes a degree in Buying & Merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Her wild and uninhibited lifestyle at the legendary New York City swinger's club Plato's Retreat, where she was named Ms. Plato's in 1985, led her to enter the adult film industry in the mid-1980s.
Dare's career in the adult film industry flourished, with her signing a $100,000 contract deal with Essex Video, becoming one of the first porn actresses to do so. She appeared in over 100 explicit hardcore features, earning her numerous accolades, including the AVN Best New Starlet Award in 1987, Best Actress in 1989, and Best All-Girl Sex Scene in 1990.
Dare was inducted into both the AVN Hall of Fame and the XRCO Hall of Fame, solidifying her status as a pioneer in the adult film industry. Her feature appearances in men's magazines, such as "Fox," "Swank," "Hustler," "High Society," and "Club International," showcased her captivating beauty.
In a rare departure from her adult film career, Dare appeared in the low-budget horror comedy romp Evil Toons (1992) in a substantial role as Jan. After taking a hiatus from the industry in the early 1990s, Dare briefly worked in public relations for Essex Video before focusing on her personal life.
In addition to her numerous film credits, Dare toured both the US and Canada as a professional stripper. A former crack and heroin addict, Dare now works as a substance abuse counselor, dedicating her life to helping others overcome addiction.
