David Hasselhoff was the true star of "Baywatch," appearing in every single season as well as some movies and spinoffs as lifeguard Mitch Buchannon. Buchannon was a leader and often, something of a father figure to the rest of the lifeguards.
The show often showcased Hasselhoff's musical talents through Buchannon's passion for music. He was also a Navy SEAL, a father, something of a detective, and someone with many relationship woes. The show made Hasselhoff a star and his name is synonymous with "Baywatch."
Hasselhoff turned 70 in 2022, and he's still going strong. The actor has had many difficulties since "Baywatch" first aired. He's been married three times and has two adult daughters. He's also dealt with issues like alcoholism and financial woes. Professionally, he has quite the resume.
He served as a judge on "America's Got Talent," worked as a motivational speaker, starred in his own reality show, starred in his own sitcom, and released several albums, among other ventures. As an actor, he's appeared in numerous plays, musicals, and movies, and he was the first actor to play Nick Fury for Marvel Comics. He also released an autobiography, "Making Waves," in 2006.
While Hasselhoff was widely considered the star of the show, Pamela Anderson was a very close second. Anderson played lifeguard Casey Jean "C.J." Parker from 1992 to 1997. She is notably the most iconic star to wear the red swimsuit.
The former model and actress has said she was drawn to the role because Parker had sort of a "New Age" personality and was into topics like dream interpretation and healing crystals. Although she'd already been a Playboy Playmate, the show helped turn Anderson into a 1990s sex symbol.
Anderson continued acting and modeling after leaving "Baywatch," as well as writing and working as an activist. That includes appearing in films like "Scooby-Doo" and "Blonde and Blonder," and starring on TV shows like "V.I.P." and "Stripperella." She also appeared on Broadway in the musical "Chicago."
Anderson has written several books, including two autobiographies, several novels, and a relationship guide, and she appeared as a contestant on "Dancing with the Stars." Personally, Anderson has been in multiple relationships and has two adult sons with rocker Tommy Lee. In 2020, she announced she was moving back to her childhood home in Canada and taking a break from show business and social media.
Yasmine Bleeth appeared on four seasons of "Baywatch," playing Caroline Holden who was a lifeguard and younger sister of Lieutenant Stephanie Holden (played by Alexandra Paul). She and C.J. Parker (played by Pamela Anderson) were best friends on the show.
People named her one of the magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in 1995 and she was one of FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World from 1996-2001. Holden worked hard to become a better lifeguard throughout her time on the series, but she eventually switched gears and attempted to become an actress, landing a role in a soap opera.
"Baywatch" turned Bleeth into a sex symbol during the 1990s and 2000s, and she even launched her own line of swimwear. Bleeth became a spokesperson for breast cancer charities since her mother died of breast cancer, and she's helped raise money for breast cancer research.
She's also appeared on several TV shows, like "Nash Bridges" and "Titans." However, she's also struggled with drug addiction. Today, she is married to strip club owner Paul Cerrito, whom she met when she was in a rehabilitation clinic. The couple lives in Arizona.
Jeremy Jackson was just a kid when he appeared on "Baywatch" as the son of Mitch Buchannon (played by David Hasselhoff), Hobie Buchannon. The younger Buchannon loved going to the beach, loved surfing, and often found himself getting into some sticky situations.
Jackson played the role of Hobie between 1991 and 1999 and appeared on more episodes than any other actor besides Hasselhoff. In his first appearance in season one, Hobie wanted to be a lifeguard just like his dad, but his mom was against it.
As with many child stars, Jackson didn't go on to do much acting after "Baywatch." While on the show, he began a music career and still performs in various nightclubs around the world. He has also appeared on numerous reality shows, including "Celebrity Big Brother."
Jackson has also had his fair share of problems. In 2008, a sex tape that featured Jackson and an adult film star surfaced. He claims that he was threatened into giving the tape to men who falsely stated they represented the adult film star. He also struggled with drug addiction and spent time in jail in 2015 for stabbing someone.
Shows like "Charles in Charge" and "Who's the Boss" made Nicole Eggert a star, and playing Summer Quinn on "Baywatch" made her a sex symbol. Quinn was a young, hardworking lifeguard and student who had a tight bond with her mom.
She appeared throughout seasons three and four from 1992 to 1994. Quinn eventually left to attend college at Penn State University but Eggert's time on the show helped boost her career even further, including landing her a role in the show's TV movie "Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding".
Eggert continued acting up until around 2020, appearing on multiple TV shows and in numerous movies, like "The Outer Limits" and "Cattle Call". Additionally, she's been in several Lifetime Christmas specials. The 50-year-old has also made appearances on reality shows such as "Botched" and "Celebrity Fit Club."
Today, Eggert is a mom of two, and she spent some time managing an ice cream truck business. She's currently working on a "Baywatch" documentary and is quite active on social media. Most recently, she appeared on a 2022 episode of "The Bachelor" to coach the girls on how to apply sunscreen and do the iconic "Baywatch" beach run.
Gregory Alan Williams was a Marine originally before deciding to pursue a career in acting. He had a few bit roles in movies like "Above the Law" before landing the part of a main cast character, Garner Ellerbee, for numerous seasons of "Baywatch." He can be seen in seasons one through five, and again in season eight.
Ellerbee was a Los Angeles Police Department officer who was laid back and easygoing most of the time. He also appeared in the spinoff series "Baywatch Nights." The actor eventually left the role of Ellerbee in 1998, working consistently in TV and film ever since.
Of all the "Baywatch" actors, Williams has probably gone on to have the most successful acting career. You've seen him in shows like "Chicago Med" and "Drop Dead Diva". He's also appeared in dozens of movies like "Hidden Figures," "90 Minutes in Heaven," and "Brightburn".
More TV show you might recognize him in include shows like "Saints & Sinners," "Greenleaf," and "The Righteous Gemstones." He's also written four books and does voiceover work for video games. Williams turned 66 in 2022 and is still going strong in his acting career.
Alexandra Paul played Lieutenant Stephanie Holden, one of the most important members of the lifeguard team. She was a leader and friend to all, and she even had a romantic relationship with Mitch Buchannon (David Hasselhoff), until she left Mitch abruptly without explanation.
She was known for being friendly, a hard worker, and sort of overprotective of her little sister, Caroline Holden. Unfortunately, she eventually dies in season seven while attempting to save a teenager in a storm when the mast of a ship ends up crushing her. Holden dies a hero.
Paul has been quite busy since leaving "Baywatch." To date, she's appeared in dozens of TV shows and TV films with more to come. She's also a certified health coach and athlete, taking part in marathons, Ironman competitions, and long-distance swimming events.
The actress is also quite political and spends her spare time working as an activist. Some of her pet causes include animal rights, gay rights, voting rights, nuclear weapons, and various environmental issues. You could say her activism is just as diverse as her acting career has been.
Actor Parker Stevenson was already pretty famous for playing Frank on "The Hardy Boys" TV show during the 1970s. A decade later, a main cast role on "Baywatch" helped solidify his stardom. That's not to say those were the only shows he appeared in—he made several TV show and movie appearances throughout those years.
Stevenson played Craig Pomeroy, a lawyer who decided he wants to become a lifeguard. He commits to the career change by becoming a full-time lifeguard at Baywatch while continuing to be a lawyer from home. He appeared in seasons one, eight, and nine.
After leaving "Baywatch," Stevenson continued acting. His career has been a steady stream of appearances in numerous movies and TV shows. His most recent role is in an ongoing show, playing Louis Osmond in the Netflix series "Greenhouse Academy."
He has two children with his ex-wife, actress Kirstie Alley, and he's currently married to chef Lisa Schoen. Acting is not his only talent, as Stevenson is also an avid photographer and maintains his own photography website. Go check it out today!
Michael Bergin was a model who was most notable for his Calvin Klein ads and runway work around the world when he landed the role of Jack "J.D." Darius on "Baywatch." Bergin was a resident hunk who moved to Los Angeles from Daytona Beach.
He's known for being friendly, having a positive attitude, and being well-liked by fans and fellow characters. Bergin appeared in 88 episodes of the original show, more than almost any other actor. He also appeared on the spinoff "Baywatch Hawaii."
Bergin may be one of the few actors from the show who didn't go on to do much more acting. He appeared on the reality show, "Celebrity Paranormal Project," and he was working on launching a brand of men's underwear.
However, he has a solid career as a successful real estate agent in Beverly Hills. He has also been involved in real estate investing and building. In his spare time, Bergin is a spokesperson for the organization D.A.R.E.
After spending a year as one of "Barker's Beauties" on "The Price is Right," Gena Lee Nolin landed her first official acting gig, playing Neely Capshaw in seasons six through eight of "Baywatch" and also starring in the TV movie.
Nolin is often thought of as a sex symbol, and it shone through in her character. Capshaw was beautiful and not afraid to use that to manipulate others. While the character grew through the end of the series, she had a lot of dramatic ups and downs in her life.
Nolin quit "Baywatch" to star in her own show, "Sheena," which aired from 2000 until 2002. During that time frame, she also posed for several men's magazines, including a nude spread in Playboy. Beyond that, she's mostly made cameo appearances here and there, including starring in country star Billy Curington's music video for the song "I Got a Feelin'."
Nolin seems to have focused more on family over the last decade. She's married to hockey player Cale Hulse, and she has three children. She also blogs for parenting sites, and she wrote a book on thyroid disease. She recently gave an interview where she shared she's writing another book about inner beauty and how to change the narrative in your life.
David Chokachi's first acting job was playing hunky Cody Madison for seasons six through nine of "Baywatch." Madison was a gifted athlete whose parents had died in a flood. His ultimate goal was to make it to the Olympics as a swimmer.
He later becomes engaged to C.J. The show helped Chokachi gain more acting roles and turned him into something of a teen idol. During his time on "Baywatch," he was also named one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People."
Chokachi went on to have quite an acting career after "Baywatch." He starred in two TV shows, "Witchblade" and "Beyond the Break," and he's had smaller roles on several other shows and in several movies like "Atlantic Rim" and "Collision Course".
The 54-year-old has been married to former Gucci executive Susan Brubaker since 2004, and the couple has one daughter. Chokachi is a dedicated environmentalist and is proactive in charities such as the Waterkeeper Alliance, Surfrider Foundation, and Vital Ground. He is also on the board of the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
David Charvet played hunky lifeguard Matt Brody for three seasons of "Baywatch," which was his first major acting role. Like Charvet himself, Brody was originally from France. In the show, he came from a wealthy family. However, he had an extremely controlling father.
Brody decided to become a lifeguard to prove his own self-worth. He was also known for being a bit of a lady's man. This landed him in trouble when he was involved with a girl who pressed false sexual charges against him.
Charvet left "Baywatch" in 1996 and landed a role on "Melrose Place." While he took on a few more acting roles after his "Baywatch" career, he decided to pursue music instead in 1999. He released a number of albums that were pretty popular in Europe. He also joined a nonprofit organization that focuses on environmental issues, particularly those involving the ocean.
Charvet dropped out of entertainment to focus on his family. In 2011, he married TV personality Brooke Burke, and the couple has two daughters together. However, they divorced in 2020. On the professional side, Charvet currently runs a California construction company.
Actor Billy Warlock was already quite a star when he joined "Baywatch" in 1989, having spent nearly a decade appearing on shows like "Happy Days," "21 Jump Street," and "Days of Our Lives." He was on the show for the first three seasons, playing lifeguard Eddie Kramer.
He also appeared in the movie "Baywatch Hawaii Wedding." Kramer came to Los Angeles from Philadelphia. He has a rough past and is homeless when he first arrives. Throughout his run on the show, he goes through many highs and lows, including a relationship with Shauni McClain (Erika Eleniak).
After "Baywatch", Warlock continued acting, appearing on several TV shows, television films, and soap operas including "As the World Turns" and "Days of Our Lives". He was engaged to his "Baywatch" costar and on-screen love interest, Erika Eleniak, but today he's married to actress Julie Pinson.
Warlock has not been on screen since 2010. He completely left Hollywood to move on to his next passion. The 61-year-old currently lives in Colorado with his wife and runs a ski school for children. In an interview, he stated that he's pretty much put showbiz behind him and he loves his new life as a ski instructor.
Erika Eleniak had already gained some fame before appearing as Shauni McClain on "Baywatch." She was a model, Playboy Playmate, and an actress who appeared on TV shows and in movies like "Charles in Charge," "Silver Spoons," and "E.T."
Thanks to her Playboy debut, He was also considered a sex symbol. Her role in "Baywatch" helped solidify that. As McClain, Eleniak played a character who was nervous and often unsure of herself, and she could be a bit naive. She was on the first three seasons of the show.
Eleniak has done some acting since leaving "Baywatch", appearing on shows like "The Morning Show," "CSI: Miami," and "Desperate Housewives." She has also appeared on numerous reality shows, including "Celebrity Fit Club" and "The Real Gilligan's Island."
In 1993, she played Elly May Clampett in the film version of "The Beverly Hillbillies." Eleniak married bodybuilder Philip Goglia in 1998, but the marriage ended after just six months. Today, the 52-year-old is the mom of Indyanna Daigle, and she hosts a podcast that focuses on empowerment.
Kelly Packard appeared in seasons eight and nine of "Baywatch," playing lifeguard April Giminski. Giminski moved to Los Angeles from Wisconsin, and she makes some mistakes throughout her tenure on the show, but she's also very empathetic and likes to help others.
Before landing a starring role, Packard had appeared on the show as a guest star three times. She began a relationship with Manny in season 8, but ultimately breaks it off after he bails on an important event with her. She then begins a relationship with Craig. She suffers a mental breakdown in season 9.
Packard did a little acting after "Baywatch," making appearances on TV shows such as, "California Dreams" and "Boy Meets World," among others. She also hosted the show "Ripley's Believe It or Not!" from 2000-2003. Her last TV appearance was in 2018 in "Family Vanished".
These days, she's focused more on her family. She lives in California with her physician husband and their four children. The family has numerous pets, including horses, dogs, and cats. She is an animal lover (obviously) and a vegetarian. She is also involved in animal and environmental issues.
