Eddie Kramer (Baywatch)
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Eddie Kramer is a fictional character
from the American lifeguard series Baywatch
. He was played by Billy Warlock
from the beginning, in 1989, to 1992, as well as in the 2003 reunion movie Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding
.
Eddie began life on Baywatch
as a teenager with a complicated background. Being an orphan, he learnt from a very early age to defend himself - a theory that got him into trouble quite a few times while in his first year on Baywatch
. Over the course of his first year he shows signs that he likes to keep himself fit and likes to box. This helps him in some situations, but it also hinders his progress within Baywatch
. Eddie is homeless during this time and is helped out by fellow Lifeguard Craig Pomeroy (Parker Stevenson
). Eddie managed to secure a place of his own towards the start of his second term. Throughout the years he embarked on a very famous relationship with Shauni McClain
(Erika Eleniak
). The two would fall madly in love, eventually marrying one another and moving to Australia at the start of their third term. This was an on-screen relationship that turned real for a period.
Billy Warlock played Eddie Kramer in 44 episodes in the first and second seasons, as well as in the first two episodes of the third season. In Season 2 Billy was moved from a regular cast member to supporting lead which is where he would remain until his departure in 1992.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
from the American lifeguard series Baywatch
Baywatch
Baywatch is an American action drama series about the Los Angeles County Lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California, starring David Hasselhoff. The show ran in its original title and format from 1989 to 1999, sans the 1990-1991 season, of which it was not in production...
. He was played by Billy Warlock
Billy Warlock
Billy Warlock is an American actor best known for playing Eddie Kramer, a lifeguard on the original three seasons of Baywatch and in the reunion movie in 2003, as well as for numerous daytime roles, most notably Frankie Brady on Days of our Lives and A.J...
from the beginning, in 1989, to 1992, as well as in the 2003 reunion movie Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding
Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding
Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding is a 2003 made-for-TV Film which was a reunion movie for the series Baywatch.-Plot:Mitch Buchannon was believed to have died in a boating accident at the end of the 10th season of Baywatch. However, it turns out he only had amnesia and has been recovering in a Los...
.
Eddie began life on Baywatch
Baywatch
Baywatch is an American action drama series about the Los Angeles County Lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California, starring David Hasselhoff. The show ran in its original title and format from 1989 to 1999, sans the 1990-1991 season, of which it was not in production...
as a teenager with a complicated background. Being an orphan, he learnt from a very early age to defend himself - a theory that got him into trouble quite a few times while in his first year on Baywatch
Baywatch
Baywatch is an American action drama series about the Los Angeles County Lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California, starring David Hasselhoff. The show ran in its original title and format from 1989 to 1999, sans the 1990-1991 season, of which it was not in production...
. Over the course of his first year he shows signs that he likes to keep himself fit and likes to box. This helps him in some situations, but it also hinders his progress within Baywatch
Baywatch
Baywatch is an American action drama series about the Los Angeles County Lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California, starring David Hasselhoff. The show ran in its original title and format from 1989 to 1999, sans the 1990-1991 season, of which it was not in production...
. Eddie is homeless during this time and is helped out by fellow Lifeguard Craig Pomeroy (Parker Stevenson
Parker Stevenson
Parker Stevenson is an American television and film actor.-Career:His first notable screen appearance was a starring role in the 1972 movie A Separate Peace...
). Eddie managed to secure a place of his own towards the start of his second term. Throughout the years he embarked on a very famous relationship with Shauni McClain
Shauni McClain
Shauni McClain is a character from the TV series Baywatch from the late 1980s to early 1990s. She was played by Erika Eleniak.Shauni was a complete rookie when she started out as a lifeguard with Baywatch, being scared of people drowning and freezing up when people needed CPR...
(Erika Eleniak
Erika Eleniak
Erika Eleniak is an American Playboy Playmate and actress, perhaps best known for her role in Baywatch as Shauni McClain. She also starred in the films Under Siege and The Beverly Hillbillies.-Early life:...
). The two would fall madly in love, eventually marrying one another and moving to Australia at the start of their third term. This was an on-screen relationship that turned real for a period.
Billy Warlock played Eddie Kramer in 44 episodes in the first and second seasons, as well as in the first two episodes of the third season. In Season 2 Billy was moved from a regular cast member to supporting lead which is where he would remain until his departure in 1992.