Nikki Schieler Bio
Nikki Schieler is an American Playboy model, actress, television personality, and producer. She was born as Natalie Jo Schieler on August 9, 1971, in Norwalk, California, United States. Her zodiac sign is Leo. She is also known as Nikki Ziering and Nikki Schieler Ziering.
Nikki Schieler became Playboy’s Playmate of the Month for September 1997 at the age of 26. Her centerfold was photographed by Arny Freytag and introduced her to an international audience, establishing her as one of Playboy’s most recognizable Playmates of the late 1990s.
Nikki Schieler is known for her blonde hair, blue eyes, and athletic appearance. During her modeling career, her measurements were listed as 36-23-35.
Before entering the entertainment industry, Schieler worked as a dental hygienist in Southern California. Encouraged to pursue modeling, she became a successful swimsuit and catalog model, appearing for brands including Venus Swimwear and Frederick’s of Hollywood before joining Playboy.
Following her Playmate appearance, Schieler appeared in numerous Playboy videos and Special Editions while expanding her career into television and film. From 1999 to 2002, she was one of the famous “Barker’s Beauties” on the long-running game show The Price Is Right. She also appeared in films including American Wedding, Austin Powers in Goldmember, and National Lampoon’s Gold Diggers, alongside guest roles in television productions.
Schieler later became a familiar face in reality television, participating in series such as I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, Celebrity Love Island, Celebrity Boot Camp, Celebrity Paranormal Project, and Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling. She also worked as a television host and sports reporter, co-hosting The Grill and serving as a sideline reporter for CBS’s Ultimate Blackjack Tour.
Away from modeling, Schieler has remained active in fitness, entertainment, and charitable events. She was married to actor Ian Ziering from 1997 to 2002 and later continued her career under the names Nikki Ziering and Nikki Schieler Ziering.
Today, Nikki Schieler remains recognized as one of Playboy’s notable Playmates of the 1990s, with a career spanning modeling, television, film, and entertainment for more than three decades.
