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Erika Eleniak

Eleniak made her big screen debut as the little girl who kissed Henry Thomas in a memorable scene from the classic film E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. Following that, she made numerous appearances on the big and small screen before landing a breakout role in the action-adventure hit Under Siege, which was followed by the features The Beverly Hillbillies, in which she played Ellie May; Chasers, directed by and starring Dennis Hopper; Tales from the Crypt: Bordello of Blood; Girl in a Cadillac; and A Pyromaniac's Love Story, with John Leguizamo and Billy Baldwin.

Although remembered by many fans for the two years she starred in Baywatch, Eleniak has appeared in many popular television series, including a recurring role in the Steven Bochco drama Brooklyn South. She also appeared in the telefilm Aftershock for CBS, as well as the ABC movie One Hot Summer Night and NBC's 87th Precinct. She also starred in the television movies Daughters of Darkness, Best Intentions and Shattered Angels.

Eleniak most recently completed a string of independent films, including Shakedown, Betrayal and The Opponent.


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Erika Eleniak Facts

OccupationActress, Model
BirthdaySeptember 29, 1969 (39)
SignLibra
BirthplaceGlendale, California, USA
Height5' 5" (1m65)

Selected Filmography

E.T.
Under Siege
The Beverly Hillbillies
Tales From The Crypt: Bordello of Blood / Tales From The Crypt: Demon Knight
Aftershock: Earthquake in New York
Charles in Charge: Season 3
Absolute Zero
Cryptkeeper's Deadly Duo Pack
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