#35: Parker Stevenson as Craig Pomeroy
Before the rotating cast of Baywatch icons, there was Craig Pomeroy — the level-headed, dedicated lifeguard played by Parker Stevenson. Appearing in the show’s very first season, Craig was one of the few who made the lifeguard life feel real. Calm under pressure and quietly heroic, he often acted as the team’s moral compass.

By the time Baywatch came along, Parker was already a familiar face from The Hardy Boys Mysteries and several TV movies. His professionalism and understated charm gave the series credibility in its early days. Craig wasn’t flashy — he was steady, reliable, and believable, setting the tone for what Baywatch would become.
