Tami Erin
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Tami Erin is an American actress and model
from Wheaton, Illinois
. Erin began acting and modeling at 8 years old after becoming an Elite Model with Elite Model Management
one of the world's biggest modeling agencies. After signing with Elite Model Management she booked many national and international modeling campaigns and commercials. She is best known for her portrayal of Pippi Longstocking
in the Columbia Pictures
film The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
. Tami Erin was chosen for the title role of "Pippi Longstocking" out of over 8,000 young actresses after a worldwide search by Casting Director Garrison True. Garrison True auditioned young actresses in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Toronto, Canada and London, England. Tami Erin is featured in the Trivial Pursuit board game and Trivial Pursuit Millenium Edition about having won the role of "Pippi Longstocking" out of over 8,000 hopefuls. The films Director Ken Annakin an Academy Award Nominee, Disney Legend and Disney Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is quoted in the press saying "Tami radiates sunshine. When she smiles everyone is happy. She's perfect and she is Pippi Longstocking". In conjunction with the release of the "The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking" in 13 languages Erin signed endorsement deals with Aqua Fresh Toothpaste and Hostess as well as with Determined Toys the manufacturers of the "Tami Erin Pippi Longstocking Doll" in 4 sizes. The Royal World Premiere was hosted by the Princess of Japan, Emperor Hirohito’s granddaughter Princess Nori in Tokyo, Japan. Additional Royal Movie Premieres were hosted in Stockholm, Sweden by King Karl, Queen Silvia and author Astrid Lindgren. Domestically Erin did a 14 city publicity tour across the country. The film has since been re-released by Columbia Pictures on DVD in 2000 and in 2007 with Danny Devito and Rhea Pearlman's movie "Matilda as a double feature.
She served as a UNICEF Ambassador, an exclusive United Nations
appointment. 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.
Most recently Erin appeared in the Cartoon Network by Warner Bros. "Tim & Eric’s Awesome Christmas Special" movie along side Zach Galafanakis (The Hangover) as well as John C Reilly (Chicago). Erin appeared in the Dreamscape Cinema film Disconnect alongside Amanda Troop and Steffany Huckaby.
Tami Erin has appeared in hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles and personal interviews worldwide including Vogue, Elle, Glamour, People, Seventeen, Teen, Womans Day, National Geographic World, Variety, Premiere, Bravo, The Hollywood Reporter, Tiger Beat and USA Today among many others. Career highlights include appearances on Good Morning America
, The Today Show, and Entertainment Tonight
. Her acting coaches have included Jeff Corey
, acting coach to Jack Nicholson
and Dustin Hoffman
, as well as with Molly McCarthy of Lee Strasberg's Actors Studio, NYC. Tami Erin recently revealed on the More4 show "Babes In Hollywood." that she suffers from delusions of grandeur.
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
from Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton is an affluent community located in DuPage County, Illinois, approximately west of Chicago and Lake Michigan. Wheaton is the county seat of DuPage County...
. Erin began acting and modeling at 8 years old after becoming an Elite Model with Elite Model Management
Elite Model Management
Elite Model Management is a large modeling agency based in New York and Paris. It is a subsidiary of Elite World S.A.-History:Founded in France in 1972 by John Casablancas and Alain Kittler, it was rebought in 1990 by Nicholas Farrae. Elite World S.A. is the parent company of Elite Model...
one of the world's biggest modeling agencies. After signing with Elite Model Management she booked many national and international modeling campaigns and commercials. She is best known for her portrayal of Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Longstocking is a fictional character in a series of children's books by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, and adapted into multiple films and television series...
in the Columbia Pictures
Columbia Pictures
Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. is an American film production and distribution company. Columbia Pictures now forms part of the Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment, a subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate Sony. It is one of the leading film companies...
film The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking is a 1988 Swedish/American fantasy–adventure–musical film based on the books of the fictional character Pippi Longstocking, created by Swedish children's book author Astrid Lindgren . While the title suggests the movie is a continuation, it is in...
. Tami Erin was chosen for the title role of "Pippi Longstocking" out of over 8,000 young actresses after a worldwide search by Casting Director Garrison True. Garrison True auditioned young actresses in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Toronto, Canada and London, England. Tami Erin is featured in the Trivial Pursuit board game and Trivial Pursuit Millenium Edition about having won the role of "Pippi Longstocking" out of over 8,000 hopefuls. The films Director Ken Annakin an Academy Award Nominee, Disney Legend and Disney Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is quoted in the press saying "Tami radiates sunshine. When she smiles everyone is happy. She's perfect and she is Pippi Longstocking". In conjunction with the release of the "The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking" in 13 languages Erin signed endorsement deals with Aqua Fresh Toothpaste and Hostess as well as with Determined Toys the manufacturers of the "Tami Erin Pippi Longstocking Doll" in 4 sizes. The Royal World Premiere was hosted by the Princess of Japan, Emperor Hirohito’s granddaughter Princess Nori in Tokyo, Japan. Additional Royal Movie Premieres were hosted in Stockholm, Sweden by King Karl, Queen Silvia and author Astrid Lindgren. Domestically Erin did a 14 city publicity tour across the country. The film has since been re-released by Columbia Pictures on DVD in 2000 and in 2007 with Danny Devito and Rhea Pearlman's movie "Matilda as a double feature.
She served as a UNICEF Ambassador, an exclusive United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
appointment. 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.
Most recently Erin appeared in the Cartoon Network by Warner Bros. "Tim & Eric’s Awesome Christmas Special" movie along side Zach Galafanakis (The Hangover) as well as John C Reilly (Chicago). Erin appeared in the Dreamscape Cinema film Disconnect alongside Amanda Troop and Steffany Huckaby.
Tami Erin has appeared in hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles and personal interviews worldwide including Vogue, Elle, Glamour, People, Seventeen, Teen, Womans Day, National Geographic World, Variety, Premiere, Bravo, The Hollywood Reporter, Tiger Beat and USA Today among many others. Career highlights include appearances on Good Morning America
Good Morning America
Good Morning America is an American morning news and talk show that is broadcast on the ABC television network; it debuted on November 3, 1975. The weekday program airs for two hours; a third hour aired between 2007 and 2008 exclusively on ABC News Now...
, The Today Show, and Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight is a daily tabloid television entertainment television news show that is syndicated by CBS Television Distribution throughout the United States, Canada and in many countries around the world. Linda Bell Blue is currently the program's executive producer...
. Her acting coaches have included Jeff Corey
Jeff Corey
Jeff Corey was an American stage and screen actor and director who became a well-respected acting teacher after being blacklisted in the 1950s.-Biography:...
, acting coach to Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
John Joseph "Jack" Nicholson is an American actor, film director, producer and writer. He is renowned for his often dark portrayals of neurotic characters. Nicholson has been nominated for an Academy Award twelve times, and has won the Academy Award for Best Actor twice: for One Flew Over the...
and Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Lee Hoffman is an American actor with a career in film, television, and theatre since 1960. He has been known for his versatile portrayals of antiheroes and vulnerable characters....
, as well as with Molly McCarthy of Lee Strasberg's Actors Studio, NYC. Tami Erin recently revealed on the More4 show "Babes In Hollywood." that she suffers from delusions of grandeur.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1988 | The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking is a 1988 Swedish/American fantasy–adventure–musical film based on the books of the fictional character Pippi Longstocking, created by Swedish children's book author Astrid Lindgren . While the title suggests the movie is a continuation, it is in... |
Pippi Longstocking Pippi Longstocking Pippi Longstocking is a fictional character in a series of children's books by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, and adapted into multiple films and television series... |
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| 1998 | Don't Just Sit There | Tami Erin | |
| 1998 | Kill You Twice | Angie | |
| 2005 | The Little Rose | Flower Girl | |
| 2010 | Disconnect | 1960's Operator | |
| 2010 | Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special | Pasta Bear Wife | TV Movie |
External links
- Official website of Tami Erin
- Tami Erin at The Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...
- Tami Erin - The Book
- Official Publicist for Tami Erin