Ona Zee, born Ona Zimmerman on March 3, 1951, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, was destined for a life of glamour and excitement. As a young girl, she was blessed with a loving family, consisting of a sister and a half-sister, who would become an integral part of her journey.
At the tender age of 12, Ona's career as a model and actress took off, and she quickly became a sensation in the industry. Her educational background is impressive, having graduated from University High School in West Los Angeles, and attending California State University Northwestern, although she did not complete her degree. Her artistic side was further nurtured at the prestigious Parson Art School in New York, where she spent a year honing her skills.
The 1970s saw Ona's rise to fame as a professional model, representing the esteemed Wilhelmina Agency. Simultaneously, she pursued her passion for acting, landing roles in TV commercials for prominent brands such as J.C. Penney, Levi's Jeans, Standard Shoes, and Ultra Brite Toothpaste.
As the years went by, Ona's career took a dramatic turn, and she began performing in explicit hardcore movies in her mid-30s during the mid-1980s. This bold move led her to found her own production company, Ona Zee Productions, in 1990. Her entrepreneurial spirit also led her to form a porn film actors union in the 1990s, although it ultimately collapsed due to lack of legal and political support.
After retiring from the adult film industry, Ona reportedly pursued a new career as a real estate agent for Caldwell Banker in Los Angeles. Her impressive legacy has earned her a place in the AVN Hall of Fame, and she has been married twice throughout her life.
