Michael Newman was originally hired on Baywatch as a consultant, and he was the only real lifeguard to ever feature on Baywatch.
Michael played a character with his name and began making appearances on Baywatch in 1989, before finally becoming a series regular in 1996.
Alexandra Paul Today
Paul spent five years on the set of "Baywatch", parallel to which she starred in other productions, like "Death Train", "The Paperboy", "Nightwatch", and "Spectre" (1993-1996, respectively).
Paul appeared for a brief stint as Terry O'Brien in a few episodes of "Melrose Place", and made a guest appearance in "Mad Men". With a great sense of humor, Paul also parodied her "Baywatch" role in a cameo she had in one of the deleted scenes in the movie "Borat". If only that scene would have made it to the final cut!
Many More Cameos
Baywatch spent its nine seasons launching the careers of a bunch of many other swimsuit-clad babes, from Sofia Vergara to David Spade. However, we may not remember them as they only featured in one or two episodes.
So which actors boast a Baywatch credit on their resume? Here are more stars you probably didn't know who made a cameo on "Baywatch".
Michael Newman Today
Michael Newman didn't act again after Baywatch ended, but what he brought to the show was much-needed authenticity. Michael based many of the real rescues he had as a professional lifeguard to make the show's rescues look as realistic as possible. After left Hollywood behind, Newman resides in the Pacific Palisades with his family, where he currently sells real estate.
Sadly, Michael Newman was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2011 after seeking medical advice concerning a tremor in his hand.
Gregory Alan Williams Then
Gregory Alan Williams played the LAPD's Garner Ellerbee on the show for almost a decade with a few gaps, including one where he appeared as the same character in the spin-off Baywatch Nights.
Since Baywatch, Gregory Williams has been incredibly prolific, having continued to act tirelessly on big and small screens.