Tami Erin was born Tami Erin Parks on July 8, 1974, in Wheaton, Illinois. She began her career in entertainment at a young age, participating in beauty pageants and talent shows.
Erin is best known for her role as Pippi Longstocking in the 1988 film The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking. She was selected for the role after a nationwide search. This was her first major acting role.
Tami Erin won the Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress Starring in a Motion Picture for her performance in The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking in 1989.
Following her role as Pippi Longstocking, Erin continued to pursue acting, appearing in television shows and smaller film projects. She has also been involved in charitable work and public speaking engagements.