Born May 21, 1978 in Munich, Germany, Briana Banks moved to Britain and then to the United States when she was seven years old. She chose U.S. citizenship when she was 18. She held various jobs before entering the adult industry; clerk at an arts and crafts store, file clerk and secretary.

At the age of 21 she quit her job as an insurance auditor, and responded to a modeling ad in the newspaper. Briana began her career doing nude modeling for a number of adult magazines. She entered the adult industry under the name 'Mirage', but began using the moniker 'Briana Banks' on the advice of fellow star Lita in 2000, after having the first of two breast enlargement operations.

She has appeared in Penthouse magazine as Pet of the Month in June 2001 and is billed as having the longest legs in the business (36" inseam). Banks is currently signed with Vivid.

Brianna has her own website at BriannaBanks.com