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]

Tami Erin
Tami Erin in December 2003
Born
Tamara Erin Klicman

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

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] Casting director Garrison True said that finding someone like her "is an effort that has taken many years and much patience."

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] In conjunction with the release of the movie Erin signed endorsement deals with Aqua Fresh Toothpaste, Hostess Cupcakes, and Determined Toys the manufacturers of the "Tami Erin Pippi Longstocking Dolls".

Most recently, Erin appeared in the "Chrimbus Special" episode of Tim & Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job!. Erin also appeared in the Dreamscape Cinema film Disconnect as well as in the Giant Wonder computer animated series AGENTS as LG-22.[7]

Philanthropy

Erin served as a United Nations Ambassador for UNICEF. Working with UNICEF, she spoke internationally on behalf of the United Nations and at the United Nations on World Children's Day to the delegates of over 100 countries. In 2011, Erin partnered with Create Now and La Fine Clothing for a fundraising campaign. Tami and La Fine Clothing co-designed a line of T-shirts sold in Europe, Japan and the United States with 100% of the profits benefiting Create Now.

Erin also heads the Pippi clothing line and just became an ambassador for Hearts.com, an eco-fashion line of 2,000 artisans who recycle clothing and accessories for six international charities.

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.[8]

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.[9]

In 2013, Erin was charged with Misdemeanor DUI In 2014, she was sentenced to Misdemeanor DUI to enter an alcohol education program and attend 10 weeks of AA.

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRole
1988The New Adventures of Pippi LongstockingPippi Longstocking
1988Don't Just Sit There[10]Herself
1998Kill You Twice[11]Angie
2005The Little Rose[12]Flower Girl
2007AGENTS[13]LG-22
2010Disconnect[14]1960's Operator
2010Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special[15]Pasta Bear Wife
2012I Heart San FranciscoHerself

Television
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
  1. 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. "Tami Erin". IMDB. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
  8. Sydney, Australia (December 3, 2013). "Yahoo 7 TV". Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  9. Williams, Alex (October 18, 2013). "When Celebrity Sex Videos Are Rated Y (for Yawn)". The New York Times. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  10. "Don't Just Sit There". IMDb.com. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  11. "Kill You Twice". IMDb.com. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  12. "The Little Rose". IMDb.com. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  13. "''Agents''". Youtube.com. August 23, 2007. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  14. "Disconnect". IMDb.com. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  15. "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special". IMDb.com. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
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