Nicole Eggert started acting at the tender age of eight. Her first roles were in the film “Rich and Famous” and a voice-acting role as Margaret in “Dennis the Menace in Mayday for Mother”. Later, from 1985 to 1986, Eggert played the role of Marci Ferguson, Samantha’s friend on “Who’s the Boss?”.
This role was followed by a starring role in the series “Charles in Charge”, an appearance on “The Super Mario Bros. Super Show”, and a few other projects before landing her “Baywatch” role of Summer Quinn in 1992.
Nicole Eggert Today
Eggert's stint on "Baywatch" spanned two seasons which were aired from 1992 to 1994, but she returned for "Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding" the show's 2003 spin-off. After spending a long time as Summer Quinn (a name almost too obvious for a lifeguard if you ask us), she guest-starred on "Scott Baio Is 45…and Single" and "Married… With Children".
Eggert has tried her luck in reality TV too. In 2010, she participated in "Celebrity Fit Club", and the "Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff". Her latest endeavor, however, didn't involve screens or cameras. Eggert started an ice cream truck business. The ultimate summer treat! Coincidence? You decide.
Traci Bingham Then
You might know Traci Bingham as Jordan Tate, but her acting career started a few years prior with a few smaller roles. She appeared in several hit shows like "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air", "Beverly Hills, 90210", and "Married…with Children".
She was also seen in the music video for “Good Vibrations” by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch in 1991. Bingham was cast into seasons seven and eight of "Baywatch" in 1996 and finally became the star she knew she was going to be.
Traci Bingham Today
In the early 2000s, Bingham went from a "Baywatch" star to a reality star. She participated in shows like "The Surreal Life" and "Celebrity Big Brother", where she shared the spotlight with other celebrities who lost some of their Hollywood glow.
Like Nicole Eggert, Bingham appeared David Hasslehoff's Comedy Central Roast . In 2005, she served as an Empire Poker spokesmodel, which is not surprising, considering the impressive physique she displayed in her memorable red swimsuit. Bingham's latest TV appearances were also on reality shows — "Hell’s Kitchen" and "Battle of the Network Stars" .
David Chokachi Then
Before he came on "Baywatch", no one knew who David Chokachi was. He started pursuing acting as a career only in the mid-90s. Prior to that, he was just a college graduate with a political science degree, and everyone knows that this is not how you make money.
He played the role of Cody Madison — a competitive swimmer who had to reconsider his passion for water due to an irregular heartbeat. Most women who watched him probably felt some irregularities in their own heartbeats, which is why he stayed on the show for three seasons (6-9).