Tami Erin

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Tami Erin
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Tami Erin in December 2003
Born
Tamara Erin Klicman

(1974-07-08) July 8, 1974 (age 47)
Wheaton, Illinois, U.S.
OccupationActress, model, singer, dancer, fashion designer
Years active1982–present
Websitetamierin.com

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]

Acting and modeling[]

Erin began acting and modeling at 8 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 9 years old her family moved to Miami, Florida.[1]

Erin auditioned for the role of Pippi Longstocking when she was 11 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]

Most recently, Erin appeared in the "Chrimbus Special" episode of Tim & Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job!.

Philanthropy[]

In 2013 Erin became an International Ambassador for Hearts.com to raise funds for the IHeart Change program for 6 international charities including Generosity Water, Pencils of Promise, Eden Projects, International Lifeline Fund, Free The Slaves, and Kili To Chili.[7]

Personal life[]

In October 2013, Erin sold a sex tape to a pornography company titled Tami Erin The SEX Tape, after she was unable to stop a former boyfriend from releasing and profiting from it.[8]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Title Role
1988 The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking Pippi Longstocking
2007 AGENTS[9] LG-22
2012 I Heart San Francisco Herself

Television[]

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
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[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Gire, Dann (April 2, 2013). "Wheaton native looks back on playing 'Pippi'". Daily Herald.
  2. ^ The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
  3. ^ LONGSDORF, AMY. "PIPPI COMES TO HOLLYWOOD FLA. GIRL PLAYS PRECOCIOUS PRE-TEEN UNPRETENTIOUSLY". themorningcall.com.
  4. ^ "The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking".
  5. ^ Writer, Patti Roth, Staff. "'PIPPI LONGSTOCKING' FILM'S STARRING ROLE GOES TO BROWARD GIRL". Sun-Sentinel.com.
  6. ^ "NEW PIPPI FOUND IN FLORIDA". Los Angeles Times. February 21, 1986.
  7. ^ Sydney, Australia (December 3, 2013). "Yahoo 7 TV". Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  8. ^ Williams, Alex (October 18, 2013). "When Celebrity Sex Videos Are Rated Y (for Yawn)". The New York Times. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  9. ^ "Agents". Youtube.com. August 23, 2007. Retrieved October 29, 2013.

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