• Erika Eleniak is an American-Canadian actress, former model and Playboy Playmate.
• Born in Los Angeles, California in 1969, Eleniak was diagnosed with an eating disorder as a young girl.
• Her early career included roles in films such as “ET the Extra-Terrestrial” and “The Blob”, before her role in the popular TV series “Baywatch”.
• Her net worth is estimated to be over $4 million.
• She was previously married twice, and has a daughter from her second marriage.
Known for movies
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
as Pretty Girl
Baywatch (1989-1996)
as Shauni McClain
Under Siege (1992)
as Jordan Tate
The Beverly Hillbillies (1993)
as Elly May Clampett
Short Info
| Date Of Birth | September 29, 1969 |
| Mark | Platinum blonde hair |
| Fact | Is of Ukrainian, Estonian and German descent. |
Contents
- 1 Who is Erika Eleniak?
- 2 Erika Eleniak Age, Early Life, and Bio
- 3 Erika Eleniak Career
- 4 Playboy and Baywatch
- 5 The 2000s and Latest Work, Where is She Today?
- 6 Erika Eleniak Net Worth, Height, Weight, and Body Measurements
- 7 Erika Eleniak Personal Life
- 8 General Info
- 9 Family
- 10 Accomplishments
- 11 Social profile links
- 12 Marks
- 13 Quotes
- 14 Facts
- 15 Pictures
- 16 Movies
- 17 Awards
Who is Erika Eleniak?
Erika Eleniak is an American-Canadian actress, a former model and Playboy Playmate, best known for her role in the television series “Baywatch,” in which she played Shauni McClain. Eleniak has also appeared in such films as “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “The Blob,” “Under Siege,” and “The Beverly Hillbillies.”
Erika Eleniak Age, Early Life, and Bio
Erika Maya Eleniak was born on 29 September 1969, in Los Angeles, California USA, to Dale Alan Eleniak and Iris Maya (Neggo) Arnold.
Erika has four sisters and a brother, and is the eldest daughter in the family. Her uncle, Eddie Carroll, aka Edward Eleniak, is an actor and comedian. When she was a young girl, Erika was diagnosed with an eating disorder, which caused her to lose weight, a problem from which she fortunately recovered. She went to Robert Fulton Junior High in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, and completed her education from Van Nuys High School. We don’t have any information on her education after high school, so we can conclude that she didn’t attend college.
Erika Eleniak Career
Erika Eleniak’s career actually began in 1979 when she starred in numerous productions for television, film, commercials, and theater. Her first appearance in a feature film was in Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning family/sci-fi “ET the Extra-Terrestrial” in 1982 – credited as “Pretty Girl”, Eleniak appeared in the scene when she was kissed by Elliott (Henry Thomas) in the classroom. The film won four Academy Awards and numerous other prestigious honors, and proved to be a commercial success with nearly $800 million box office receipts worldwide.
Later in the ‘80s, Erika played small parts in TV series such as “Silver Spoons”, “The New Leave It to Beaver”, and “Boys Will Be Boys”, before appearing alongside William Shatner and Susan Blakely in the TV film “Broken Angel” (1988), and that same year played Vicki De Soto in Chuck Russell’s horror “The Blob”, starring Shawnee Smith, Kevin Dillon and Donovan Leitch Jr.
Playboy and Baywatch
In July 1989, Erika Eleniak appeared in the issue of Playboy covering the nautical theme, which helped her to secure the role of Shauni McClain in the television series “Baywatch”, playing that role for three seasons and 47 episodes between 1989 and 1992, but leaving the series as it moved in another direction.
The series was quite popular in the early ‘90s, not only in the US but also around the globe, and gained Erika immense popularity, which helped her to get some important on-screen parts in the future. In 1992, Eleniak appeared in the Andrew Davis’ Oscar-nominated action film “Under Siege”, starring Steven Seagal, Gary Busey and Tommy Lee Jones, while a year later she starred in the comedy “The Beverly Hillbillies”. Eleniak was nominated multiple times for Bravo Otto Herman Award for Best Female TV Star between 1990 and 1992.
The ‘90s were fruitful for Eleniak too, as she continued in such films as Dennis Hopper’s “Chasers” (1994), in which she starred alongside Tom Berenger and William McNamara, and again teamed up with McNamara a year later in Lucas Platt’s “Girl in the Cadillac”, while she also starred in Gilbert Adler’s comedy/horror “Bordello of Blood” (1996). In 1998, Eleniak portrayed the role of Officer Christine Bannon in three episodes of the Primetime Emmy Award-winning series “Brooklyn South”, and had leading parts in “One Hot Summer Night” and “The Pandora Project,” with Daniel Baldwin and Richard Tyson. Eleniak ended the decade with two films alongside Ice-T: “Stealth Fighter” (1999) and “Final Voyage” (1999).
The 2000s and Latest Work, Where is She Today?
Erika starred in numerous films in the early 2000s, including Eugene Jarecki’s sports drama “The Opponent” (2000) in which she played Patty, a victim of domestic abuse who becomes a boxer. The former Playboy playmate also starred in “Snowbound” (2001), “Second to Die”, “Christmas Rush” and “He Sees You When You’re Sleeping” all in 2002. Erika continued on with main roles in “Betrayal” with Adam Baldwin and “The Librarians” – both in 2003 – alongside William Forsythe, and “Fatal Lessons: The Good Teacher” (2004). Eleniak finished the previous decade with “Dracula 3000” (2004), “Caught in the Headlights” (2005), and “Absolute Zero” (2006).
She wasn’t very busy in the late 2000s and the following decade, as she decided to take a break from acting. However, she did appear in popular TV series such as the Primetime Emmy Award-winning “CSI: Miami” (2010), and Golden Globe Award-winning “Desperate Housewives” (2010). As of 2020, Eleniak is working on “Marilyn Monroe Back?” and “To Avenge”, and will star in both films.
Erika Eleniak Net Worth, Height, Weight, and Body Measurements
According to sources, Erika Eleniak’s net worth is estimated at over $4 million, as of early 2020.
In addition to her successful career as an actress, Eleniak also works as an acting teacher, while she is also operating as Director to children in recovery for drug abuse and behavioral problems.
Erika Eleniak stands at a height of 5ft 6ins (1.68m) and weighs approximately 114lbs (52kgs). She did have problems with her weight earlier in her life, but right now she is in top condition, and her body type is curvaceous. The color of her hair is blonde, and she has a pair of beautiful green colored eyes.
Happiest Scintillating Saturday 🎉What wonderful things are you doing for YOU today? Not just those we love but also, self- love! Honor thyself today, my friends. It makes you a better YOU for those you love#realerikaeleniakblog #loveyourself #reinventyourself #createeveryday pic.twitter.com/x7JeAKh7lW
— Erika Eleniak (@erikaeleniak) May 23, 2020
Erika Eleniak Personal Life
Eleniak was became engaged to Billy Warlock, her “Baywatch” co-star, but the couple broke-up, and she married Philip Goglia on 22 May 1998, however, after just six months, that marriage ended in divorce. Erika then began dating Roch Daigle, and even bought a house in Calgary, Alberta, where Daigle lived. They married in 2001, and Eleniak became pregnant in 2005, but six and a half weeks into her term, her pregnancy became complicated and risky, and ended in miscarriage. Erika and Roch weren’t discouraged, and in January 2006 Eleniak gave birth to their daughter Indyanna.
General Info
| Full Name | Erika Eleniak |
| Date Of Birth | September 29, 1969 |
| Height | 1.68 m |
| Profession | Actor, Model |
| Education | Van Nuys High School |
Family
| Children | Indyanna Daigle |
| Partner | Roch Diagle, Roch Diagle |
Accomplishments
| Movies | Under Siege, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Chasers, The Beverly Hillbillies, Bordello of Blood, Final Voyage, A Pyromaniac's Love Story, The Blob, Girl in the Cadillac, Dracula 3000, Second to Die, The Pandora Project, The Opponent, Stealth Fighter, He Sees You When You're Sleeping, Fatal Lessons: The... |
| TV Shows | The New Leave It to Beaver |
Social profile links
Marks
| # | Marks / Signs |
|---|---|
| 1 | Platinum blonde hair |
| 2 | Curvaceous, buxom figure |
| 3 | Breathless voice |
| 4 | Sparkling green eyes |
Quotes
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | I liked acting early on, and I really liked roles that were meaningful to me, and 'Baywatch' was. |
| 2 | I love my life. I'm really grateful. My biggest dream come true is my daughter. I've wanted her since I was a little girl. |
| 3 | I didn't have a pool growing up, and we went to the beach to lay out and get sun. |
| 4 | An actor is like a piece of clay: you just keep moulding me. Even people who work with you every day want to put you in a little box. |
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bears a resemblance to actress Romy Schneider. |
| 2 | Has four sisters and one brother. |
| 3 | Is of Ukrainian, Estonian and German descent. |
| 4 | Niece of Eddie Carroll. |
| 5 | Her only child, a daughter named Indyanna, was born in January 2006. |
| 6 | Has appeared on The Real Gilligan's Island (2004) with Angie Everhart, her co-star from Bordello of Blood (1996). |
| 7 | In 1993, she was engaged to Billy Warlock, her former co-star on Baywatch (1989). |
| 8 | Ex-fiancé of actor William McNamara, her co-star from Chasers (1994). |
| 9 | Playboy Playmate of the Month July 1989. |
Pictures
Movies
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marilyn Monroe Back? | 2017 | pre-production | Marilyn Monroe |
| Seven Bucks Digital Studios | 2017 | TV Series | |
| Changing Hands Feature | 2012 | ||
| Meant to Be | 2012 | Linda Dickson | |
| Holiday Spin | 2012 | TV Movie | Roxy |
| Changing Hands | 2010 | Woman in the Park | |
| Desperate Housewives | 2010 | TV Series | Barbara Fine |
| CSI: Miami | 2010 | TV Series | Claire Peterson |
| Imps* | 2009 | Brooke (segment "Jeans") | |
| Absolute Zero | 2006 | TV Movie | Bryn |
| Fatal Reunion | 2005 | Video | Jessica Hartley Landers |
| Caught in the Headlights | 2005 | Kate Parker | |
| Dracula 3000 | 2004 | Aurora Ash | |
| Fatal Lessons: The Good Teacher | 2004 | TV Movie | Victoria Paige |
| Brilliant | 2004 | Ricky Smith | |
| The Librarians | 2003 | Sandi | |
| Betrayal | 2003 | Emily Shaw | |
| Shakedown | 2002 | Video | Julie Hayes |
| He Sees You When You're Sleeping | 2002 | TV Movie | Annie Campbell |
| Christmas Rush | 2002 | TV Movie | Catherine 'Cat' Morgan |
| Second to Die | 2002 | Sara Morgan Bratchett Scucello | |
| Snowbound | 2001 | Barbara Tate | |
| Vegas, City of Dreams | 2001 | Katherine Garrett | |
| The Opponent | 2000 | Patty | |
| Aftershock: Earthquake in New York | 1999 | TV Mini-Series | Jillian Parnell |
| Final Voyage | 1999 | Gloria | |
| Stealth Fighter | 1999 | Erin Mitchell (as Erika Eleniak-Goglia) | |
| Love Stinks | 1999 | Gina, Jasmine' friend (voice, uncredited) | |
| Fantasy Island | 1999 | TV Series | Sybil Hammond |
| Charades | 1998 | Monica | |
| The Pandora Project | 1998 | Wendy Lane | |
| One Hot Summer Night | 1998 | TV Movie | Kelly Moore Brooks |
| Brooklyn South | 1998 | TV Series | Officer Christine Bannon |
| Captive | 1998 | Samantha Hoffman | |
| Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave | 1997 | TV Movie | Det. Eileen Burke |
| Bordello of Blood | 1996 | Katherine Verdoux | |
| Panic in the Park | 1995 | Video Game | Janie Jamie |
| Girl in the Cadillac | 1995 | Amanda 'Mandy' Baker | |
| A Pyromaniac's Love Story | 1995 | Stephanie Potts | |
| Chasers | 1994 | Toni Johnson | |
| The Beverly Hillbillies | 1993 | Elly May Clampett | |
| Under Siege | 1992 | Jordan Tate | |
| Baywatch | 1989-1992 | TV Series | Shauni McClain |
| Full House | 1990 | TV Series | Carrie Fowler |
| Daughter of the Streets | 1990 | TV Movie | Jennifer |
| Panic at Malibu Pier | 1989 | TV Movie | Shauni McClain |
| Charles in Charge | 1989 | TV Series | Stephanie Curtis |
| The Blob | 1988 | Vicki De Soto | |
| Broken Angel | 1988 | TV Movie | Jaime Coburn |
| The New Leave It to Beaver | 1987 | TV Series | Lynn |
| Silver Spoons | 1987 | TV Series | Samantha |
| E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | 1982 | Pretty Girl | |
| Star Wars Underoos | 1980 | Short | C-3PO girl |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tainted Blood: The Making of Bordello of Blood | 2015 | Video documentary extra special thanks | |
| She's So Lovely | 1997 | special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Tonight | 2006-2017 | TV Series | Herself |
| The High Road with Drake and Serena Travis | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
| Tainted Blood: The Making of Bordello of Blood | 2015 | Video documentary | Herself / Katherine Verdoux |
| The Saturday Night Story | 2015 | TV Movie documentary | Herself / Shauni McClain |
| Oprah: Where Are They Now? | 2015 | TV Series | Herself |
| G-d in Hollywood | 2014 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Dr. Susan Block Show | 2014 | TV Series | Herself |
| Actors Entertainment | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| Happy Birthday E.T. | 2012 | TV Movie documentary | Herself / Pretty Girl |
| Germany's Next Topmodel | 2008 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| Celebrity Fit Club | 2006 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Real Gilligan's Island | 2005 | TV Series | Ginger - Green Team |
| Artists of Hell's Kitchen | 2000 | Video documentary | Herself |
| The Howard Stern Radio Show | 1999 | TV Series | Herself |
| Playboy: Playmate Profile Video Collection Featuring Miss July 1998, 1995, 1992, 1989 | 1998 | Video documentary | Herself (Miss July 1989) |
| Playboy: Celebrities | 1998 | Video documentary | Herself |
| Playboy Video Playmate Calendar 1991 | 1990 | Video documentary | Herself - Miss May |
| Circus of the Stars #7 | 1982 | TV Special documentary | Herself - Performer |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| E! True Hollywood Story | 2001-2006 | TV Series documentary | Herself / Shauni McClain |
| Class of... | 2005 | TV Series | Herself |
| Playboy: The Ultimate Pamela Anderson | 2002 | Video documentary | Herself |
| Playboy: Babes of Baywatch | 1998 | Video documentary | Herself |
| She's So Lovely | 1997 | Playmate (uncredited) | |
| Baywatch | 1992-1996 | TV Series | Shauni McClain |
Awards
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Bravo Otto Germany | Bravo Otto | Best Female TV Star (TV-Star w) | |
| 1990 | Bravo Otto Germany | Bravo Otto | Best Female TV Star (TV-Star w) |
3rd Place Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Bravo Otto Germany | Bravo Otto | Best Female TV Star (TV-Star w) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
