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Pamela Anderson: 12 Memorable Roles

SMARTEST DEBUT
Home Improvement (1991-1993)
Prior to landing the role of Lisa the ''Tool Time Girl'' (pictured with costars Tim Allen and Richard Karn) on the top-rated family sitcom, Anderson was best known for, uh, posing in Playboy. Playing a mostly silent Vanna White of the Workshop, Anderson made her way into millions of American homes — without placing undue strain on her acting chops...or her vocal cords.