Nicole Elizabeth Eggert (born January 13, 1972) is an American actress who jumped to fame with her role as Jamie Powell in the television series Charles in Charge. She is also well known for playing Summer Quinn in the hit TV Series Baywatch.

Born in Glendale, California to Rolf Eggert, a German immigrant, and Gina Duncan Todd, who is from England. Eggert's quest for stardom started when her mother entered her in beauty contests. At age 5, Eggert was Miss Universe in the petite division. An agent saw her and offered her a Johnson's Baby Shampoo commercial.

In 1980, Eggert, only eight at the time, landed a role in the movie Rich and Famous, opposite Jacqueline Bisset and Candice Bergen.

Eggert appeared on the television show Charles in Charge when it was syndicated for three years between 1987 to 1990. After the show was cancelled, she was featured as one of the many lifeguards on seasons 3 and 4 on another syndicated show, Baywatch, at the time of its height of