Gena Lee Nolin

American actress in Baywatch series

Gena Lee Nolin - American actress in Baywatch series
Born

November 29th, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An actress and model, celebrated for her role as Neely Capshaw in the television series 'Baywatch'. Began a modeling career in the early 1990s before transitioning to acting. Appeared in various television shows including 'The 10th Kingdom' and 'Sheena'. Nolin also garnered attention for her portrayal of romantic leads in several television movies and made guest appearances in various series. Her contributions to modeling and acting led to a notable presence in popular culture during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Portrayed Neely Capshaw in Baywatch

Starred in The 10th Kingdom

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