Born Cora Birdwell in Seattle, Washington, she is of mixed Japanese and Caucasian descent. She debuted at 19 in 2008 and appeared in The Weeknd’s “Kiss Land” music video in 2013. Complex magazine ranked her 18th on their list of The Top 50 Hottest Asian Adult Film Stars of All Time.
Basic Information
- Real Name: Cora Birdwell
- Date of Birth: August 18, 1989
- Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, USA
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Japanese and Caucasian mixed
- Height: 163 cm
- Weight: 59 kg
- Measurements: 34D-27-36
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black / Brown / Dark Brown
- Tattoos: Small flowers on right flank; floral design under left breast; small heart inside left wrist; swallows on shoulder blades; two large dreamcatchers on spine; tribal on lower back
- Piercings: Right nostril; tongue; left side of bottom lip; both nipples; below navel
- Debut: 2008
- Years Active: 2008–2025
- Also Known As: Kimmie, London Keys, London Keith (youngpussy.com)
Career
Pre-Debut
Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, she attended Shorecrest High School in the Seattle area. No detailed pre-industry career information has been publicly disclosed. Concurrent with her early film work, she also worked as a stripper.
Career as an Actress
She entered the industry in 2008 at the age of 19, initially performing under aliases including London Keys and Kimmie for studios such as Mofos, Hustler, and Bang Productions. Her early output earned her an AVN Award nomination for Best New Starlet in 2010.
She went on to work with Vivid Entertainment, Penthouse, Evil Angel, Elegant Angel, New Sensations, and Pure Play Media, among others, building a filmography across lesbian, anal, fetish, and interracial content. Notable titles include “L for London,” “Girlgasmic 2,” “Spontaneass 2,” “Asian Anal,” and “Jailhouse Heat.” In 2013, she appeared in the music video for The Weeknd’s “Kiss Land,” marking a crossover into mainstream music. Complex magazine ranked her 18th on their list of The Top 50 Hottest Asian Adult Film Stars of All Time. Her total credited filmography exceeds 364 titles.
Main Studios
- Vivid Entertainment
- Evil Angel
- Elegant Angel
- Penthouse
- Hustler
- New Sensations
- Pure Play Media
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Awards & Nominations
Awards
No confirmed major wins on record at this time.
Nominations
- 2010 AVN Award — Best New Starlet
- Urban X Awards — multiple nominations
- AVN Awards — Best Supporting Actress; Best All-Sex Release; and additional categories
Industry Recognition
Complex magazine’s ranking of her at 18th on their all-time list of top Asian adult film stars brought her recognition beyond the industry itself. Her 2013 appearance in The Weeknd’s “Kiss Land” music video remains one of the more notable mainstream crossover moments in her career.
SNS & Streaming
- X (formerly Twitter): @londonkeyes
- Official Website: londonkeyes.com
Notes 🗒️
- Her real name is Cora Birdwell. She is of mixed Japanese and Caucasian descent, born and raised in Seattle.
- She worked as a stripper concurrently with her early film career — a dual track that is confirmed across multiple sources.
- Her 2013 appearance in The Weeknd’s “Kiss Land” music video is one of the more widely noted mainstream crossover moments for an adult performer in that era.
- Complex magazine’s placement of her at 18th on their all-time ranking of Asian adult film stars represents a form of mainstream media recognition that extends well beyond the industry press.
- Her glasses — worn both on and off screen — became a recognizable part of her visual identity and contributed to a distinctive personal brand within the industry.
