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My Take
Erika Eleniak is remembered for the red-swimsuit era of Baywatch, but what impresses me is the arc underneath the icon. She debuted as a child in E.T., one of cinema's most beloved films, then held her own opposite Steven Seagal in Under Siege. It's easy to reduce her to the Playmate label, but I see a working actress who built a steady career across film and television rather than coasting on one image. That kind of persistence, from child performer to leading lady, deserves more respect than the tabloid shorthand usually grants her.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Erika Eleniak
- Name (Japanese)
- エリカ・エレニアック
- Reading
- えりか・えれにあっく
- Born
- September 29, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
- Origin
- Glendale, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / actor / film actor / Playboy Playmate / model
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Van Nuys High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1989 Playboy Playmate of the Month
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Erika Eleniak born?
Born September 29, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Erika Eleniak from?
Erika Eleniak is from Glendale, California, United States.
What does Erika Eleniak do?
Erika Eleniak works as television actor, actor, film actor, Playboy Playmate, model.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.