Tami Erin
Tamara Erin Klicman (born July 8, 1974), known professionally as Tami Erin, is an American 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.
Also recorded as Tamara Erin Klicman
Tami Erin
- Name
- Tami Erin
- Birth Name
- Tamara Erin Klicman
- Born
- 8 July 1974
- Birthplace
- Wheaton, Illinois, U.S.
- Occupation
- Former actress, former model
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
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Tamara Erin Klicman (born July 8, 1974), known professionally as Tami Erin, is an American 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.
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Tami Erin (born 1974) is an American actress, fashion designer and model. The actress was born in Wheaton. Tami Erin worked for UNICEF and held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. Languages used include English.
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• Name — Tami Erin • Birth Name — Tamara Erin Klicman • Born — 8 July 1974 • Birthplace — Wheaton, Illinois, U.S. • Occupation — Former actress, former model • Years Active — 1982-present
Acting and modeling
Acting and modeling
Erin began acting and modeling at eight years old after becoming an Elite Model with Elite Model Management. Erin took method acting, singing, dancing, and gymnastics. Erin grew up in Wheaton, Illinois, but when she was nine years old her family moved to Miami, Florida. 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. 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.". Erin also appeared in the "Chrimbus Special" episode of Tim & Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job!.
Philanthropy
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.
Personal life
Personal life
In 2020 at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tami Erin lived with her boyfriend, Tommy Parker, in Grand Lake (Oklahoma)
Television
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
Identity
Identity
Tami Erin is recorded with the occupation fashion designer. Recorded with the occupation voice actor. Recorded as actress, model and fashion designer.
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1974
Tami Erin was born on 8 July 1974.
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 — 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
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- 1.LONGSDORF, AMY. PIPPI COMES TO HOLLYWOOD FLA. GIRL PLAYS PRECOCIOUS PRE-TEEN UNPRETENTIOUSLY. themorningcall.com. July 30, 1988.
- 2.Sony Pictures Entertainment. The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking.
- 3.Gire, Dann. Wheaton native looks back on playing 'Pippi'. Daily Herald. April 2, 2013.
- 4.Writer, Patti Roth, Staff. 'Pippi Longstocking' Film's Starring Role Goes To Broward Girl. Sun-Sentinel.com. February 20, 1986.
- 5.New Pippi Found In Florida. Los Angeles Times. February 21, 1986.
- 6.Sydney, Australia. Yahoo 7 TV. December 3, 2013.
- 7.Pippi Longstocking actress from 1988 movie quarantined with an Okie during pandemic, fell in love
- 8.Youtube.com. Agents. August 23, 2007.
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