Traci Bingham
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Biography
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Biography
Lithe, attractive Traci Bingham won an added share of attention when she joined the cast of the syndicated series "Baywatch" in 1996 playing Jordan Tate, the series' first African American lifeguard. Raised in Cambridge, MA, and a Harvard dropout, she had a brief modeling career before moving to Los Angeles in 1994 to pursue an acting career. Bingham initially landed small roles like a guest shot as a lap dancer in a 1995 episode of "Married...With Children" (Fox) and a bit as a "pretty babe" the feature "Tales From the Crypt Presents Demon Knights" (1995) before signing on for a two-year stint on "Baywatch." Her character was loosely based on real L.A. County lifeguard Ingrid Walters down to a dedication to environmental causes. Bingham left the series in 1998 when sweeping cast changes were made.
Filmography
Cast (Feature Film)
Cast (Special)
Life Events
1994
Moved to L.A.
1995
Had small role in film "Tales From the Crypt Presents Demon Knights"
1995
Played lap dancer in episode of "Married...With Children" (Fox)
1996
Became first female of color to appear regularly on the syndicated series "Baywatch"; cast as Jordan Tate
2001
Served as sideline interviewer on "BattleBots" (Comedy Central)
2001
Posed nude for Playboy
2004
One of six cast members on the reality show "Surreal Life"
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