Savanna Samson, born Natalie Oliveros on October 14, 1967, in Rochester, New York, grew up as the youngest of five in a Catholic family of Irish and Spanish descent. She trained in ballet for 12 years, studying at the School of American Ballet, and moved to New York City at 15 to pursue dance, working as a go-go dancer and performing in Times Square burlesque shows. After submitting photos to Show World, she entered the adult film industry in 2000 at age 33, debuting in Rocco Meats an American Angel in Paris with Rocco Siffredi. Using aliases like Savanna, Savannah Samson, and Savanah, she appeared in over 100 films, primarily with Vivid Entertainment, where she was a contract performer from 2002 to 2009. Notable films include The New Devil in Miss Jones (2005), Looking In (2001), Any Way You Want Me (2003), and Flasher (2006). She was known for her anal scenes and performances in The New Devil in Miss Jones, which won multiple awards, and her lesbian scenes in Dual Identity (2004). Samson collaborated with performers like Jenna Jameson, Sunrise Adams, Briana Banks, and Tera Patrick. She modeled for Penthouse, Hustler, and Club. Her mainstream ventures included roles in The Howard Stern Show (2003–2004), the film Sexual Confessions (2003), and a guest spot on 30 Rock (2009).