Career Timeline of Erika Eleniak: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Erika Eleniak

How Erika Eleniak built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Erika Eleniak is an American-Canadian actress, model, and former Playboy Playmate. She gained prominence for her role as Shauni McClain in the television series Baywatch. Eleniak's acting career began with a small role in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), followed by leading roles in films such as The Blob (1988), Under Siege (1992) alongside Steven Seagal, and The Beverly Hillbillies (1993), establishing her as a recognizable face in Hollywood during the 1980s and 1990s.

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1982: Film Debut in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

In 1982, Erika Eleniak made her film debut in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.

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1982: First Feature-Film Role in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

In 1982, at the age of 12, Erika Eleniak had her first feature-film role in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, where she played the girl kissed by Elliott Taylor in the classroom scene.

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1988: Appearance in The Blob

In 1988, Erika Eleniak appeared as Vicki De Soto in the horror film The Blob, a remake of the 1958 film.

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July 1989: Playboy Pictorial

In July 1989, Erika Eleniak appeared in a nautical-themed pictorial in Playboy.

July 1989: Playmate of the Month

In July 1989, Erika Eleniak was Playmate of the Month in Playboy.

November 16, 1990: Appearance in Full House

On November 16, 1990, Erika Eleniak played Carrie, Jesse Katsopolis' high-school girlfriend, in the "One Last Kiss" episode of Full House.

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1992: Departure from Baywatch

In 1992, Erika Eleniak concluded her role as Shauni McClain on Baywatch, a role she had held since 1989.

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1992: Role in Under Siege

In 1992, Erika Eleniak played Jordan Tate, a Playboy Playmate, in Under Siege.

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1993: Starring Role in The Beverly Hillbillies

In 1993, Erika Eleniak starred as Elly May Clampett in the film adaptation of The Beverly Hillbillies.

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1995: Starring in Girl in the Cadillac and Panic in the Park

In 1995, Erika Eleniak starred in 'Girl in the Cadillac' with William McNamara, and played twins in the video game 'Panic in the Park'.

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June 2005: Appearance on The Real Gilligan's Island

In June 2005, Erika Eleniak appeared on the reality television series The Real Gilligan's Island.

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2006: Appearance on British Comedy Podcast

In 2006, Erika Eleniak appeared on '80s Movie and Music Fest Cafe, a British comedy podcast on iTunes, where she discussed her career.