Tami Erin
Tamara Erin Klicman[1] (born July 8, 1974), known professionally as Tami Erin, is an American actress, model, singer, and fashion designer. She is best known for her role as Pippi Longstocking in the 1988 movie The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking. It was released in movie theaters worldwide in 13 languages by Columbia Pictures.[2][circular reference]
Tami Erin | |
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Tami Erin | |
| Born | Tamara Erin Klicman July 8, 1974 Wheaton, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model, singer, dancer, fashion designer |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse | Tommy Parker (2020–present) |
Acting and modeling Edit
Erin began acting and modeling at eight years old after becoming an Elite Model with Elite Model Management.[3] Erin took method acting, singing, dancing, and gymnastics.[4] Erin grew up in Wheaton, Illinois, but when she was nine years old her family moved to Miami, Florida.[1]
Erin auditioned for the role of Pippi Longstocking when she was eleven years old and won the part out of over 8,000 girls.[5]
The film's director, Ken Annakin, described her personality as a good fit for the role: "Tami radiates sunshine. When she smiles everyone is happy. She is Pippi Longstocking.".[6]
Erin also appeared in the "Chrimbus Special" episode of Tim & Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job!.
Philanthropy Edit
In 1988 Tami Erin was appointed as a United Nations Ambassador for UNICEF. Highlights included speaking at World Children's Day at the United Nations, New York City to the delegates of over 100 countries in the general assembly hall. Further, Erin became an International Ambassador for Hearts.com to raise funds for the IHeart Change program for six international charities including Generosity Water, Pencils of Promise, Eden Projects, International Lifeline Fund, Free The Slaves, and Kili To Chili.[7]
Personal life Edit
In October 2013, Erin sold a sex tape to a pornography company titled Tami Erin The SEX Tape.[8] In 2020 at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tami Erin married her good friend Tommy Parker. They live in Grand Lake (Oklahoma)[9]
Filmography Edit
Film Edit
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking | Pippi Longstocking |
| 1998 | Kill You Twice | Angie |
| 2005 | The Little Rose (Short Story) | Flower |
| 2007 | AGENTS[10] | LG-22 |
| 2009 | Straight From the Horses Mouth | Self |
| 2010 | Disconnect | 1960s Operator |
| 2010 | Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special (TV Special) | Wife of Pasta Bear |
| 2012 | I Heart San Francisco | Herself |
Television Edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1989 | International Network Television | Herself | Various |
| 1986–1989 | Domestic Network Television | Herself | Various |
| 1988 | Yappari Neko Ga Suki | Herself | Fuji Television Network |
| 1998 | The Grand Prize | Herself | ARD (Broadcasting) |
| 1998 | Good Morning America | Herself | ABC Television |
| 1988 | Today Show | Herself | NBC |
| 1988 | Entertainment Tonight | Herself | CBS Television |
| 1995 | BBC News | Herself | BBC News |
| 2003 | KRON-TV | Herself | NBC |
| 2010-2018 | TMZ on TV | Herself | Fox Broadcasting Company |
References Edit
- ^ a b Gire, Dann (April 2, 2013). "Wheaton native looks back on playing 'Pippi'". Daily Herald.
- ^ The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
- ^ LONGSDORF, AMY (July 30, 1988). "PIPPI COMES TO HOLLYWOOD FLA. GIRL PLAYS PRECOCIOUS PRE-TEEN UNPRETENTIOUSLY". themorningcall.com.
- ^ "The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking".
- ^ Writer, Patti Roth, Staff. "'Pippi Longstocking' Film's Starring Role Goes To Broward Girl". Sun-Sentinel.com.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "New Pippi Found In Florida". Los Angeles Times. February 21, 1986.
- ^ Sydney, Australia (December 3, 2013). "Yahoo 7 TV". Retrieved September 8, 2015.
- ^ Williams, Alex (October 18, 2013). "When Celebrity Sex Videos Are Rated Y (for Yawn)". The New York Times. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
- ^ Pippi Longstocking actress from 1988 movie quarantined with an Okie during pandemic, fell in love
- ^ "Agents". Youtube.com. August 23, 2007. Archived from the original on December 22, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
External links Edit
- Tami Erin at IMDb
- at the TCM Movie Database