Every Pamela Anderson Movie (& TV Show) in Order
Pamela Anderson is a Canadian-American actress and model who first rose to prominence as a Playboy Playmate of the Month in February 1990. This exposure helped launch her acting career, leading to a memorable role on the popular sitcom “Home Improvement,” which introduced her to a wide television audience.
Her fame skyrocketed internationally when she was cast as C.J. Parker in the hit series “Baywatch.” This role cemented her status as a global sex symbol and one of the most recognizable television stars of the 1990s. Throughout her extensive career, she has appeared in numerous films and television shows, taken on reality TV, and recently earned critical acclaim for her return to dramatic acting.
Charles in Charge (1990)
Pamela Anderson made an early television appearance in the sitcom “Charles in Charge,” starring Scott Baio. She played the role of Chris in the episode titled “Teacher’s Pest.”
Married… with Children (1990-1991)
Anderson appeared in two separate episodes of the popular Fox sitcom “Married… with Children.” She first played Yvette in the 1990 episode “Al… with Kelly,” and returned in 1991 to play the character Cashew in the episode “Route 666: Part 2.”
The Taking of Beverly Hills (1991)
This marked Pamela Anderson’s debut in a feature film, although her role was uncredited. She appeared as a cheerleader in this action movie about a heist in a wealthy neighborhood.
The Nanny (1991)
Continuing with early sitcom appearances, Anderson played the character Terri in an episode of this short-lived series titled “The Nanny.”
Top of the Heap (1991)
Anderson had a role in this “Married… with Children” spin-off. She played Romona in the episode “Behind the Eight Ball.”
Home Improvement (1991–1997)
This was Anderson’s first major recurring role, which brought her widespread recognition. She played Lisa, the original “Tool Time Girl,” for the first two seasons of the hit sitcom, assisting Tim Allen’s character. She later returned for a guest spot in the show’s sixth season.
Days of Our Lives (1992)
Anderson had a brief, two-episode role on the iconic daytime soap opera “Days of Our Lives.” She played a character named Cindy, gaining experience in the world of television drama.
Baywatch (1992–1997)
This is the role that launched Pamela Anderson to international stardom. She played lifeguard C.J. Parker for five seasons, becoming the most famous face of the globally popular series and a major international sex symbol.
Snapdragon (1993)
In this thriller, Anderson had a significant role as Felicity, an amnesiac woman who a police psychologist suspects may also be a murderer. This was one of her first substantial parts in a film.
Raw Justice (1994)
She starred as Sarah in this direct-to-video action film, also known as “Good Cop, Bad Cop.” Her character gets entangled with a former police officer who has been framed for murder.
Come Die with Me: A Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer Mystery (1994)
In this TV movie, Anderson played Velda, the beautiful and capable assistant to the famous private detective Mike Hammer. This role placed her in a classic detective story setting.
Baywatch the Movie: Forbidden Paradise (1995)
She reprised her famous role as C.J. Parker in this direct-to-video movie based on the series. The plot involved the lifeguards traveling to Hawaii.
Barb Wire (1996)
This was Anderson’s first major starring role in a theatrical feature film. She played the title character, a nightclub-owning mercenary in a dystopian America, in this comic book adaptation.
Naked Souls (1996)
In this direct-to-video science-fiction thriller, Anderson starred as Britt, a woman whose husband gets involved in a dangerous body-swapping experiment.
V.I.P. (1998–2002)
Anderson starred in and produced this syndicated action-comedy series. She played Vallery Irons, a woman who accidentally starts a high-profile bodyguard agency, with her as the famous figurehead. The show ran for four successful seasons.
Futurama (1999)
Anderson lent her voice to Matt Groening’s animated sci-fi sitcom. She voiced a preserved head of herself in the episode “A Fishful of Dollars” and also voiced a character named Dixie in “Fry and the Slurm Factory.”
2gether (2001)
She appeared as herself in an episode of the scripted MTV series that parodied the boy band phenomenon, titled “Jillie.”
King of the Hill (2002)
She provided the voice for Cyndi in “The Fat and the Furious,” an episode of the beloved animated sitcom “King of the Hill.”
Scooby-Doo (2002)
Anderson had a cameo role as herself in the opening sequence of the live-action “Scooby-Doo” movie, where she is rescued by the Mystery Inc. gang.
Punk’d (2003)
She was a target of a prank on the debut episode of Ashton Kutcher’s hidden camera show “Punk’d,” where she was led to believe a movie set was a crime scene.
High Chaparall (2003)
She appeared as herself in an episode of this Swedish talk show.
Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding (2003)
Anderson returned to her most famous role, C.J. Parker, for this reunion television movie that brought back many of the original cast members.
Less than Perfect (All About Claude) (2003)
She had a recurring role as Vicki Devorski in two episodes of the ABC sitcom, “All About Claude.”
Stripperella (2003–2004)
She was the voice star of this adult animated series created by Stan Lee. Anderson voiced Erotica Jones, a stripper who leads a double life as a superhero agent.
Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003)
Anderson appeared as herself in this mockumentary film starring comedian Pauly Shore.
Scary Movie 3 (2003)
She had a memorable cameo as Becca in the opening scene of this parody film, in a sequence that directly spoofed the horror hit “The Ring.”
Mad TV (2005)
Anderson appeared as a guest star, playing herself in a sketch on the late-night comedy series “Mad TV.”
8 Simple Rules (2005)
She had a recurring guest role as Cheryl in two episodes of the sitcom, “C.J.’s Temptation” and “Torn Between Two Lovers.”
No Rules (2005)
She appeared as herself in this action-comedy film.
Stacked (2005–2006)
Anderson starred as Skyler Dayton in this Fox sitcom. Her character, a former party girl, takes a job at a small bookstore, leading to comedic cultural clashes. The series ran for two seasons.
Borat (2006)
She appeared as herself in a key part of the plot for this hit mockumentary. The film’s main character, Borat, travels across America with the goal of kidnapping and marrying her.
The Dark Side of Fame with Piers Morgan (2008)
She was the subject of an in-depth interview with Piers Morgan for an episode of his documentary series.
E!’s Pam: Girl on the Loose! (2008)
Anderson starred in her own reality documentary series, which followed her personal and professional life.
Kath & Kim (2008)
She made a guest appearance as herself in an episode of the American adaptation of the Australian sitcom.
Superhero Movie (2008)
Anderson had a cameo role as the Invisible Girl in this parody film that poked fun at the superhero genre.
Blonde and Blonder (2008)
She co-starred with Denise Richards in this direct-to-video comedy. They played two ditsy women who are mistaken for professional assassins.
Costa Rican Summer (2010)
She appeared as herself in this comedy film about a young surfer trying to save his family’s beach resort.
Hollywood & Wine (2010)
Anderson played the role of Jennifer Mary in this direct-to-video comedy.
Yalan Dünya (2012)
She made a guest appearance as herself in an episode of this popular Turkish sitcom.
Package Deal (2013)
She had a recurring role as Dr. Sydney Forbes, a quirky therapist, in this Canadian sitcom.
Jackhammer (2013)
Anderson had a small cameo role as “Groupie” in this independent comedy film.
Connected (2015)
She played the role of Jackie in this short film.
The People Garden (2016)
She played the character Signe in this mystery drama film about a woman searching for her rock star boyfriend in a Japanese forest.
Don’t Be a Derk (2016)
Anderson played the role of Jackie in this short film.
Sur-Vie (2017)
She played the main role of Raquel Rose in this French-Canadian thriller series.
Baywatch (2017)
Anderson made a highly anticipated, non-speaking cameo appearance in the film adaptation of the series that made her famous, symbolically passing the torch to the new cast.
The Institute (2017)
She played the character Ann Williams in this thriller directed by and co-starring James Franco.
SPF-18 (2017)
She appeared as herself in this teen romance film.
Nicky Larson et le parfum de Cupidon (2018)
She played Jessica Fox in this French action-comedy film, which is an adaptation of the Japanese manga and anime series “City Hunter.”
The Hills: New Beginnings (2019)
Anderson appeared in two episodes of the reality television reboot, as the cast attended an event she was also at.
Alone at Night (2022)
Anderson played Sheriff Rodgers in this horror-thriller film.
Pamela’s Garden of Eden (2022–2023)
She starred in this reality series that followed her as she renovated her family’s legacy property on Vancouver Island.
The Last Showgirl (2024)
In a widely acclaimed dramatic performance, Anderson starred as Shelly, a veteran Las Vegas showgirl forced to plan for her future after her long-running show closes. The role earned her Golden Globe and SAG award nominations.
The Naked Gun (2025)
Anderson is co-starring as Beth Davenport, the love interest to Liam Neeson’s Frank Drebin Jr., in the reboot of the classic slapstick comedy franchise.
Pamela’s Cooking with Love (2025)
She is the host of this plant-based cooking show, which is filmed from her home on Vancouver Island and airs on Canada’s Flavour Network.
