From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Tami Erin (born Tamara Erin Klicman on July 8, 1974) is an American actress and model from Wheaton, Illinois. Erin began acting and modeling at 8 years old after becoming an Elite Model with Elite Model Management, one of the world's leading modeling agencies. She is best known in over 18 languages as Pippi Longstocking of the Columbia Pictures film The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking. She was selected for the role of "Pippi" out of over 8,000 young actresses worldwide for her talents including acting, singing, dancing, gymnastics/tumbling, and horseback riding.