Kelly Packard | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kelly Chemane Packard (1975-01-29) January 29, 1975 Glendale, California, U.S |
| Occupations | Actress, television personality |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
| Spouse |
Darrin Privett (m. 1996) |
| Children | 4 |
Kelly Chemane Packard (born January 29, 1975)1 is an American actress and television personality. She is best known for her roles as Tiffani Smith on California Dreams and April Giminski on Baywatch, as well as co-hosting Ripley's Believe It or Not!. She also co-hosted the late segment of GSN Live from September 15, 20082 until November 28, 2008.
Packard also guest starred in the television series The Wonder Years, Blossom, Step by Step, Boy Meets World, USA High and The Wild Thornberrys.
As a child, she was also a contestant on the Bob Eubanks's daytime version of Card Sharks, during "Young People's Week".3
On May 29, 2026, it was announced that Packard will reprise her role as April Giminski on Baywatch rebooted series in a recurring role.4
Personal life
Packard's family moved to Arizona, where she spent her childhood, before moving to Canyon Country back in California, and attended Canyon High School.5 Packard joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a teenager. In August 1996, she married and was sealed (an LDS rite) to Darrin Privett, an Emergency Medicine physician. They have four children together – three daughters and one son – Aubrey, Dallin, Halle, and Delaney 6 and live in Newhall, California, with their many pets.7 Packard is an animal lover and a vegetarian.8 On April 29, 2014, Packard and her family appeared in an episode of Celebrity Wife Swap, in which she switched places with actress Tichina Arnold,9 and in 2018 Packard sang the national anthem at Dodger Stadium10
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird | Halloween Kid No. 2 | |
| 1997 | Little Bigfoot | Lanya | |
| 1998 | Baywatch: White Thunder at Glacier Bay | April Giminski | Direct-to-video film |
| 2000 | Get Your Stuff | Jen | |
| 2002 | The Killing Point | Lisa | Direct-to-video film |
| 2002 | Auto Focus | Dawson's Blond | |
| 2010 | My Girlfriend's Boyfriend | Suzy |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Living Dolls | Debbie | Episode: "Rick's Model Girlfriend" |
| 1990 | The Wonder Years | Susan Fisher | Episode: "Don't You Know Anything About Women?" |
| 1990–1992 | Blossom | Kimberly Taylor |
Episodes: "Pilot" and "Three O'Clock and All Is Hell" |
| 1991–1999 | Baywatch | Joannie Beach Girl Beth Campfield April Giminski |
Guest star in episodes: "The Trophy, Parts I and II", "War of Nerves" and "Trapped Beneath the Sea, Parts I and II" (1991–1995) Series regular (1997–1999) |
| 1992–1996 | California Dreams | Tiffani Smith | Series regular |
| 1993 | Step by Step | Marcia | Episode: "Love, Port Washington Style" |
| 1994–1995 | Boy Meets World | Tracy Candy |
Episodes: "Model Family", "It's a Wonderful Night" and "The Thrilla' in Phila" |
| 1997 | USA High | Tiffani Gleason | Episode: "Mr. Tiffani" |
| 2001 | The Wild Thornberrys | Nursery Attendant (voice) | Episode: "The Trouble with Darwin" |
| 2002–2003 | Ripley's Believe It or Not! | Herself | Co-host |
| 2015 | Stalked by My Neighbor | Lisa Miller | Television movie |
| 2018 | Family Vanished | Lisa | Television movie |
References
References
- "TV Insider - Kelly Packard". TV Insider. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- "Extended GSN Live Hosts Announced". September 6, 2008. Archived from the original on September 9, 2008.
- DIVING in with the SHARKS! 11 year old Kelly Packard on Card Sharks!. BUZZR. Retrieved July 24, 2022 – via YouTube.
- "'Baywatch' Sets Return Of Michael Bergin & Kelly Packard". Deadline. Rosy Cordero. May 29, 2026.
- "She Played April on Baywatch. See Kelly Packard Now at 49". Retrieved October 18, 2025.
- "Celebrity Interview: Former Baywatch Star & Mom Kelly Packard Shares Fun Summer Activities for the Entire Family". Candie Anderson. May 31, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- Christensen, Aaron. "Former 'Baywatch' actress, Mormon convert appears on reality TV". Deseret News. Archived from the original on May 15, 2014.
- "In-Depth with Loving the Silent Tears MC: Kelly Packard (Vegetarian)". God's Direct Contact. 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
- "Tichina Arnold / Kelly Packard - Celebrity Wife Swap (Season 3, Episode 3)". Apple TV. 28 April 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- Austin Dave. "Santa Clarita Valley actress performs national anthem before start of Game 5 of the NLCS". The Signal.