Nicole Eggert Biography

Nicole Elizabeth Eggert (born January 13, 1972) is an American actress who jumped to fame with her role as Summer Quinn in the hit TV Series Baywatch. She is also well known for playing the oldest daughter, Jamie Powell, in the television series Charles in Charge

Born in Glendale, California to Ralph Eggert (of German Jewish descent) and Gina Duncan Todd (an English immigrant), her quest for stardom started when her mother entered her in beauty contests. At age 5, Eggert was Miss Universe in the petite division. An agent saw her and offered her a Johnson's Baby Shampoo commercial.

In 1981, Eggert, only 8 at the time, landed a role in the movie Rich and Famous, opposite Jacqueline Bisset and Candice Bergen.