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Erika Eleniak

Also known as Erica Eleniak, Erika Maya Eleniak

Born
Sep 29, 1969age 56
height
5'6" (or 167 cm)
body type
Slim
nationality
American

Career

Active 1982 – present

Biography

About Erika Eleniak

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Erika Eleniak first appeared on screen as the girl Elliot had to kiss in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982). She was about 12 years old at the time. That early role led to a decades-long career in film and television.

Born in Glendale, California, Erika is American with Ukrainian, Estonian, and German roots. Her paternal great-grandfather, Wasyl Eleniak, was among the first Ukrainian immigrants to settle in Canada. She has a daughter named Indyanna Daigle, born on January 16, 2006.

Erika is known for playing Shauni McClain on Baywatch from 1989 to 1992. She also appeared in the 1988 remake of The Blob, Under Siege (1992), and Girl in the Cadillac (1995). On television, she had a recurring role on Charles in Charge and appeared in an episode of Full House. She also starred in the video game Panic in the Park. In 1989, she was named Playboy's Playmate of the Month for July, and she later held similar honors in Brazil, Argentina, and the Czech Republic. With blonde hair, green eyes, and a slim build, she stands 5'6" and measures 36–24–35. She is 56 years old and remains active in the entertainment industry. She's been working since 1982, a span of over four decades.

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Personal

Years Active
1982-present (started around 12 years old; 44 years active)
Birthplace
Glendale, California, United States
Ethnicity
Caucasian

Body

Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Green
Weight
115 lbs (or 52 kg)
Measurements
36–24–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
Bra/Cup Size
34C show conversions - UK: 34C, EU: 75C, AU: 12C, JP: 75C (cup size number shows band size measurement)

Performances

Solo
Nudity (Full)

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Instagram Followers
145k (as of March 2026)
Achievements
Playboy Playmate Of The Month July 1989
Listed In
Baywatch Babes

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How did Erika Eleniak start her acting career?

She made her film debut in E.T. the Extra-Treestrial (1982) as the girl Elliot had to kiss in the classroom scene, when she was about 12 years old.

What roles is Erika Eleniak best known for?

She played Shauni McClain on Baywatch from 1989 to 1992, and also appeared in films like Under Siege and the 1988 remake of The Blob.

How many Playmate honors has she received?

She was Playboy's Playmate of the Month for July 1989 in the U.S., and also held similar titles for Brazil (October 1989), Argentina (November 1989), and the Czech Republic (July 1993).

Does she have any children?

Yes, she has a daughter named Indyanna Daigle, born on January 16, 2006.

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