Tami Erin Explained

Tami Erin
Birth Name:Tamara Erin Klicman
Birth Date:8 July 1974
Birth Place:Wheaton, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation:Former actress, former model
Years Active:1982–present
Spouse:Tommy Parker (2020–present)

Tamara Erin Klicman (born July 8, 1974), known professionally as Tami Erin, is an American former actress and former model. She is best known for her role as Pippi Longstocking in the 1988 movie The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking, released in movie theaters worldwide in 13 languages by Columbia Pictures.

Acting and modeling

Erin began acting and modeling at eight years old after becoming an Elite Model with Elite Model Management.[1] Erin took method acting, singing, dancing, and gymnastics.[2] Erin grew up in Wheaton, Illinois, but when she was nine years old her family moved to Miami, Florida.[3]

Erin auditioned for the role of Pippi Longstocking for the film The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking when she was eleven years old and won the part out of over 8,000 girls.[4] 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.".[5]

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

Philanthropy

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.[6]

Personal life

In October 2013, Erin sold a sex tape titled Tami Erin The SEX Tape to a pornography company to pre-empt an ex-boyfriend from selling it.[7] In 2020 at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tami Erin dated her friend, Tommy Parker. They live in Grand Lake (Oklahoma)[8]

Filmography

Film

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[9] 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

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PIPPI COMES TO HOLLYWOOD FLA. GIRL PLAYS PRECOCIOUS PRE-TEEN UNPRETENTIOUSLY. AMY. LONGSDORF. themorningcall.com. July 30, 1988 .
  2. Web site: The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking . Sony Pictures Entertainment.
  3. Web site: Wheaton native looks back on playing 'Pippi'. Dann. Gire. April 2, 2013. Daily Herald.
  4. Web site: 'Pippi Longstocking' Film's Starring Role Goes To Broward Girl. Patti Roth, Staff. Writer. Sun-Sentinel.com. February 20, 1986.
  5. Web site: New Pippi Found In Florida. February 21, 1986. Los Angeles Times.
  6. News: Sydney. Australia. Yahoo 7 TV. December 3, 2013. September 8, 2015.
  7. News: Williams. Alex. When Celebrity Sex Videos Are Rated Y (for Yawn). October 29, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131022083751/https://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/20/fashion/when-sex-videos-are-rated-y-for-yawn.html?_r=0. October 22, 2013. The New York Times. October 18, 2013.
  8. http://www.fox23.com/news/pippi-longstocking-actress-1988-movie-quarantined-with-an-okie-during-pandemic-fell-love/IK6ZJ3UPVZBS3MM5JP5JBIFPOE/ Pippi Longstocking actress from 1988 movie quarantined with an Okie during pandemic, fell in love
  9. Web site: Agents . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/yVo1CtPWiUw . 2021-12-22 . live. Youtube.com . August 23, 2007 . October 29, 2013.