Gena Lee Nolin facts for kids
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Gena Lee Nolin
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Nolin in 2018
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| Born | November 29, 1971 Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
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| Years active | 1987–present |
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Greg Fahlman
(m. 1993; div. 2001)Cale Hulse
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| Children | 3 |
Gena Lee Nolin (born November 29, 1971) is an American actress and model. She is best known for her roles on the popular television shows The Price Is Right and Baywatch during the 1990s. From 2000 to 2002, she also starred in the TV series Sheena.
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Early Life and Modeling
Gena Lee Nolin was born in Duluth, Minnesota. When she was a senior in high school, her family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada.
In Las Vegas, Nolin began to enter beauty contests. She won several, including regional "Look of the Year" contests for famous modeling agencies like Ford Models and Elite Model Management. She also won the national title of Miss Barbizon USA.
Her success in modeling led to appearances in TV commercials for big companies like The Home Depot, Starburst, and Hyundai. She also became a spokesperson for clothing brands such as Sasson Jeans, Maui & Sons, and Levi's.
Acting Career
In 1994, Nolin became one of the models on the popular game show The Price Is Right. This role made her a familiar face to many TV viewers. Soon after, she had a small part as a model named Sandy in the soap opera The Young and the Restless.
Famous TV Roles
In 1995, Nolin landed her most famous role as Neely Capshaw in the hit TV series Baywatch. She was a main character on the show for three years.
After leaving Baywatch in 1998, Nolin got her own TV show called Sheena. She played the main character, a hero who could communicate with animals and protect the jungle. The show ran from 2000 to 2002.
Nolin also appeared in a music video for country singer Billy Currington's song "I Got a Feelin'". Her appearance in the video was nominated for a CMT Flame Worthy Award.
Writing
..... The book, released by Simon & Schuster, shares her experience with thyroid disease and gives advice on living a healthy life. It became a bestseller, reaching the number one spot on Amazon's health book list.
Personal Life
Nolin married Greg Fahlman in 1993, and they have a son together. The couple divorced in 2001.
In 2004, she married Cale Hulse, a former professional ice hockey player. Nolin and Hulse have two children together.
Filmography
As actress
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1996 | Zig and Zag's Dirty Deeds | Gena Lee Nolin | Episode: "Still Desperately Seeking Swimming Trunks" |
| 1995–1998 | Baywatch | Neely Capshaw | 64 episodes |
| 1996 | The Young and the Restless | Sandy | |
| 1998 | Baywatch: White Thunder at Glacier Bay | Neely Capshaw | Film |
| 1999 | The Underground Comedy Movie | Marylin | Film |
| 2000 | The Flunky | Sondra | |
| 2000–2002 | Sheena | Sheena | 35 episodes; Also as performer: "FSU Fight Song" |
| 2003 | Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding | Neely Capshaw | Television film |
| 2016 | Sharknado: The 4th Awakens | ||
| 2017 | ... Hasselhoff | Gena Lee Nolin | Film |
As herself
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1994–
1995 |
The Price Is Right | Model | 214 episodes |
| 1996 | Real Men Don't Watch Pre-Game | Hostess | Television special |
| 1996 | MTV Rock N' Jock Basketball VI | ||
| 1996 | The 50th Anniversary of the Bikini | Host | |
| 1996–
1999 |
TFI Friday | Herself | 3 episodes |
| 1997 | MTV Europe Music Awards 1997 | Presenter | Television special |
| 1998 | That's Incredible! | Hostess | Television film |
| 2001–
2004 |
Hollywood Squares | Panelist | 40 episodes |
| 2002–
2003 |
Pet Star | Celebrity Judge | 4 episodes |
| 2002 | Miss Universe 2002 | Judge | Television special |
| 2002 | Fear Factor | Herself | Episode: "Celebrity Fear Factor 3" |
| 2003 | The 17th Annual Genesis Awards | Host | Television special |
| 2004 | The Sharon Osbourne Show | Guest Co-Host | Episode: "Episode dated 13 February 2004" |
| 2004 | ElimiDate | Hostess | Episode: "Episode dated 27 February 2004" |
| 2010 | Celebrity Ghost Stories | Herself | Episode: "Don Most/Gena Lee Nolin/Fred Willard/Lolita Davidovich" |
| 2010 | Comedy Central Roast | Herself | Episode: "Roast – David Hasselhoff" |
| 2014 | Hell's Kitchen | Restaurant Patron | Episode: "11 Chefs Compete, Part 2" |
| 2015 | Oprah: Where Are They Now? | Herself | Episode: "Baywatch" |
| 2017 | Battle of the Network Stars | Contestant | Episode: "TV Lifeguards vs. Trouble Makers" |
| 2022 | The Doctors | Herself |
See also
In Spanish: Gena Lee Nolin para niños
