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Tami Erin
Erin in 2003
Born
Tamara Erin Klicman

(1974-07-08) July 8, 1974 (age 52)
Wheaton, Illinois, U.S.
OccupationsFormer actress, former model
Years active1982-present

Tamara Erin Klicman[1] (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.

Acting and modeling

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Erin began acting and modeling at eight years old after becoming an Elite Model with Elite Model Management.[2] Erin took method acting, singing, dancing, and gymnastics.[3] 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 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

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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

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In 2020 at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tami Erin lived with her boyfriend, Tommy Parker, in Grand Lake (Oklahoma)[7]

Filmography

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Film

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YearTitleRole
1988The New Adventures of Pippi LongstockingPippi Longstocking
1998Kill You TwiceAngie
2005The Little Rose (Short Story)Flower
2007AGENTS[8]LG-22
2009Straight From the Horses MouthSelf
2010Disconnect1960s Operator
2010Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special (TV Special)Wife of Pasta Bear
2012I Heart San FranciscoHerself

Television

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YearTitleRoleNetwork
1986–1989International Network TelevisionHerselfVarious
1986–1989Domestic Network TelevisionHerselfVarious
1988Yappari Neko Ga SukiHerselfFuji Television Network
1998The Grand PrizeHerselfARD (Broadcasting)
1998Good Morning AmericaHerselfABC Television
1988Today ShowHerselfNBC
1988Entertainment TonightHerselfCBS Television
1995BBC NewsHerselfBBC News
2003KRON-TVHerselfNBC
2010–2018TMZ on TVHerselfFox Broadcasting Company

References

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  1. 1 2 Gire, Dann (April 2, 2013). "Wheaton native looks back on playing 'Pippi'". Daily Herald.
  2. ↑ LONGSDORF, AMY (July 30, 1988). "PIPPI COMES TO HOLLYWOOD FLA. GIRL PLAYS PRECOCIOUS PRE-TEEN UNPRETENTIOUSLY". themorningcall.com.
  3. ↑ "The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking". Sony Pictures Entertainment. Archived from the original on March 13, 2016. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  4. ↑ Writer, Patti Roth, Staff (February 20, 1986). "'Pippi Longstocking' Film's Starring Role Goes To Broward Girl". Sun-Sentinel.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ↑ "New Pippi Found In Florida". Los Angeles Times. February 21, 1986.
  6. ↑ Sydney, Australia (December 3, 2013). "Yahoo 7 TV". Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  7. ↑ Pippi Longstocking actress from 1988 movie quarantined with an Okie during pandemic, fell in love
  8. ↑ "Agents". Youtube.com. August 23, 2007. Archived from the original on December 22, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
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