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Erik Estrada

Bio: Henry Enrique "Erik" Estrada (born March 16, 1949) is an American actor, voice actor, and police officer known for his co-starring lead role in the police drama television series CHiPs, which ran from 1977 to 1983. He later became known for his work in Spanish-language telenovelas, his appearances in reality television shows and infomercials and as a regular voice on the Adult Swim series Sealab 2021 as well as the movie Cool Cat Saves The Kids
Born: Wed, Mar 16 1949
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Erik Estrada is 75 years old
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Poster of Picture Perfect Mysteries: Dead Over Diamonds
Picture Perfect Mysteries: Dead Over Diamonds
Erik Estrada was
70 in Picture Perfect Mysteries: Dead Over Diamonds
as 'Uncle Acosta'.
Sun, Feb 16 2020
Poster of Battle of the 80s Supercars with David Hasselhoff
Battle of the 80s Supercars with David Hasselhoff
Erik Estrada was
70 in Battle of the 80s Supercars with David Hasselhoff
as 'Himself - Host'.
Wed, Jul 10 2019
Poster of The 87th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
The 87th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
Erik Estrada was
69 in The 87th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
Tue, Nov 13 2018
Poster of Cool Cat Kids Superhero
Cool Cat Kids Superhero
Erik Estrada was
69 in Cool Cat Kids Superhero
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Sep 16 2018
Poster of CHiPS
CHiPS
Erik Estrada was
68 in CHiPS
as 'Paramedic'.
Thu, Mar 23 2017
Poster of Americano
Americano
Erik Estrada was
66 in Americano
as 'Agent Ponch'.
Fri, Jan 29 2016
Poster of Virtuous
Virtuous
Erik Estrada was
66 in Virtuous
as 'Jack Evans'.
Tue, Jun 02 2015
Poster of 2Survive
2Survive
Erik Estrada was
66 in 2Survive
as 'Himself'.
Tue, May 05 2015
Poster of Cool Cat Saves the Kids
Cool Cat Saves the Kids
Erik Estrada was
65 in Cool Cat Saves the Kids
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 01 2015
Poster of Uncommon
Uncommon
Erik Estrada was
65 in Uncommon
as 'Mr. Garcia'.
Thu, Jan 01 2015
Poster of Planes: Fire & Rescue
Planes: Fire & Rescue
Erik Estrada was
65 in Planes: Fire & Rescue
as 'Nick 'Loop'n' Lopez (voice)'.
Thu, Jul 17 2014
Poster of One Day: A Musical
One Day: A Musical
Erik Estrada was
65 in One Day: A Musical
as 'YouTuber #1'.
Wed, Jul 16 2014
Poster of Templar Nation
Templar Nation
Erik Estrada was
64 in Templar Nation
as 'Alfred De Molay'.
Tue, Jul 23 2013
Poster of Chupacabra vs. the Alamo
Chupacabra vs. the Alamo
Erik Estrada was
64 in Chupacabra vs. the Alamo
as 'Carlos'.
Sat, Mar 23 2013
Poster of This Is Our Time
This Is Our Time
Erik Estrada was
63 in This Is Our Time
as 'Mr. Rowley'.
Fri, Mar 01 2013
Poster of Finding Faith
Finding Faith
Erik Estrada was
63 in Finding Faith
as 'Sheriff Brown'.
Tue, Jan 15 2013
Poster of The 81st Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
The 81st Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
Erik Estrada was
63 in The 81st Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
as 'Self - Host'.
Mon, Dec 10 2012
Poster of Highway
Highway
Erik Estrada was
63 in Highway
as 'Sanchez'.
Sun, Sep 09 2012
Poster of Husband for Hire
Husband for Hire
Erik Estrada was
58 in Husband for Hire
as 'Victor'.
Thu, Jan 24 2008
Poster of The Witnessing of Angels
The Witnessing of Angels
Erik Estrada was
57 in The Witnessing of Angels
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 16 2006
Poster of National Lampoon's Van Wilder
National Lampoon's Van Wilder
Erik Estrada was
53 in National Lampoon's Van Wilder
as 'Erik Estrada'.
Fri, Mar 29 2002
Poster of Destroying America
Destroying America
Erik Estrada was
52 in Destroying America
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Mar 30 2001
Poster of Oliver Twisted
Oliver Twisted
Erik Estrada was
50 in Oliver Twisted
as 'Dr. Castaneda'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of King Cobra
King Cobra
Erik Estrada was
50 in King Cobra
as 'Bernie Alvarez'.
Tue, Aug 10 1999
Poster of CHiPs '99
CHiPs '99
Erik Estrada was
49 in CHiPs '99
as 'Frank 'Ponch' Poncherello'.
Tue, Oct 27 1998
Poster of Visions
Visions
Erik Estrada was
48 in Visions
as 'Detctive Francisco Moreno'.
Fri, Jan 30 1998
Poster of Shattered Dreams
Shattered Dreams
Erik Estrada was
48 in Shattered Dreams
as 'Frederick'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of The Modern Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Modern Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Erik Estrada was
48 in The Modern Adventures of Tom Sawyer
as 'Joe'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Panic in the Skies
Panic in the Skies
Erik Estrada was
47 in Panic in the Skies
as 'Ethan Walker'.
Sun, Oct 13 1996
Poster of The Final Goal
The Final Goal
Erik Estrada was
45 in The Final Goal
Tue, Jan 10 1995
Poster of The Misery Brothers
The Misery Brothers
Erik Estrada was
45 in The Misery Brothers
as 'Erik Estrada'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Juana la Cubana
Juana la Cubana
Erik Estrada was
45 in Juana la Cubana
Fri, Apr 15 1994
Poster of Angel Eyes
Angel Eyes
Erik Estrada was
44 in Angel Eyes
as 'Johnny Ventura'.
Wed, Mar 17 1993
Poster of National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
Erik Estrada was
43 in National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
as 'Erik Estrada'.
Thu, Feb 04 1993
Poster of The Naked Truth
The Naked Truth
Erik Estrada was
43 in The Naked Truth
as 'Gonzales'.
Tue, Sep 29 1992
Poster of Tuesday Never Comes
Tuesday Never Comes
Erik Estrada was
43 in Tuesday Never Comes
as 'Micelli'.
Sun, May 17 1992
Poster of The Divine Enforcer
The Divine Enforcer
Erik Estrada was
43 in The Divine Enforcer
as 'Monsignor'.
Thu, May 07 1992
Poster of The Last Riders
The Last Riders
Erik Estrada was
42 in The Last Riders
as 'Johnny'.
Sat, Feb 01 1992
Poster of Distortions
Distortions
Erik Estrada was
42 in Distortions
as 'Lester Maldonado'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Look at Me, America
Look at Me, America
Erik Estrada was
42 in Look at Me, America
as 'Billy's Father'.
Fri, Oct 11 1991
Poster of Do or Die
Do or Die
Erik Estrada was
42 in Do or Die
as 'Richard 'Rico' Estevez'.
Fri, Jun 28 1991
Poster of Earth Angel
Earth Angel
Erik Estrada was
41 in Earth Angel
as 'Duke'.
Mon, Mar 04 1991
Poster of Guns
Guns
Erik Estrada was
41 in Guns
as 'Juan Degas / Jack of Diamonds'.
Fri, Nov 09 1990
Poster of Spirits
Spirits
Erik Estrada was
41 in Spirits
as 'Father Anthony Vicci'.
Thu, Nov 01 1990
Poster of Night of the Wilding
Night of the Wilding
Erik Estrada was
41 in Night of the Wilding
as 'Joseph'.
Wed, Jul 18 1990
Poster of A Show of Force
A Show of Force
Erik Estrada was
41 in A Show of Force
as 'Machado'.
Fri, May 11 1990
Poster of Twisted Justice
Twisted Justice
Erik Estrada was
41 in Twisted Justice
as 'Commander Gage'.
Tue, Mar 20 1990
Poster of Caged Fury
Caged Fury
Erik Estrada was
40 in Caged Fury
as 'Victor'.
Thu, Mar 01 1990
Poster of Alien Seed
Alien Seed
Erik Estrada was
40 in Alien Seed
as 'Dr. Stone'.
Wed, Nov 01 1989
Poster of The Lost Idol
The Lost Idol
Erik Estrada was
40 in The Lost Idol
as 'Kurt'.
Mon, May 01 1989
Poster of She Knows Too Much
She Knows Too Much
Erik Estrada was
39 in She Knows Too Much
as 'Jimmy Alvarez'.
Sun, Jan 29 1989
Poster of The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission
The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission
Erik Estrada was
39 in The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission
as 'Carmine D'Agostino'.
Thu, Nov 10 1988
Poster of Hour of the Assassin
Hour of the Assassin
Erik Estrada was
37 in Hour of the Assassin
Fri, Jan 23 1987
Poster of The Making of Captain EO
The Making of Captain EO
Erik Estrada was
37 in The Making of Captain EO
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 12 1986
Poster of The Repenter
The Repenter
Erik Estrada was
36 in The Repenter
as 'Lercara'.
Fri, Nov 15 1985
Poster of Light Blast
Light Blast
Erik Estrada was
36 in Light Blast
as 'Inspector Ronn Warren'.
Tue, Aug 13 1985
Poster of Where Is Parsifal?
Where Is Parsifal?
Erik Estrada was
34 in Where Is Parsifal?
as 'Henry Board II'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
Erik Estrada was
34 in Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
as 'Self - Sketch Performer'.
Sun, May 01 1983
Poster of Honeyboy
Honeyboy
Erik Estrada was
33 in Honeyboy
as 'Rico "Honeyboy" Ramirez'.
Sun, Oct 17 1982
Poster of I Love Liberty
I Love Liberty
Erik Estrada was
33 in I Love Liberty
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 21 1982
Poster of Magic with the Stars
Magic with the Stars
Erik Estrada was
32 in Magic with the Stars
Sun, Jan 17 1982
Poster of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 1979
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 1979
Erik Estrada was
29 in Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 1979
as 'Host'.
Sun, Dec 31 1978
Poster of The Bay City Rollers Meet the Saturday Superstars
The Bay City Rollers Meet the Saturday Superstars
Erik Estrada was
29 in The Bay City Rollers Meet the Saturday Superstars
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 08 1978
Poster of Fire!
Fire!
Erik Estrada was
28 in Fire!
as 'Frank'.
Sun, May 08 1977
Poster of Midway
Midway
Erik Estrada was
27 in Midway
as 'Pilot "Chili Bean" Ramos'.
Fri, Jun 18 1976
Poster of Silent Movie
Silent Movie
Erik Estrada was
27 in Silent Movie
as 'Man in Restaurant (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 17 1976
Poster of Trackdown
Trackdown
Erik Estrada was
27 in Trackdown
as 'Chucho'.
Thu, May 20 1976
Poster of Demon and the Mummy
Demon and the Mummy
Erik Estrada was
26 in Demon and the Mummy
as 'Pepe Torres'.
Sun, Mar 14 1976
Poster of The Quest: The Longest Drive
The Quest: The Longest Drive
Erik Estrada was
26 in The Quest: The Longest Drive
as 'Santos'.
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Airport 1975
Airport 1975
Erik Estrada was
25 in Airport 1975
as 'Julio'.
Fri, Oct 18 1974
Poster of The New Centurions
The New Centurions
Erik Estrada was
23 in The New Centurions
as 'Sergio'.
Thu, Aug 03 1972
Poster of Parades
Parades
Erik Estrada was
23 in Parades
as 'Chicano'.
Sun, Jul 23 1972
Poster of The Ballad of Billie Blue
The Ballad of Billie Blue
Erik Estrada was
22 in The Ballad of Billie Blue
as 'Justin'.
Wed, Feb 23 1972
Poster of Chrome and Hot Leather
Chrome and Hot Leather
Erik Estrada was
22 in Chrome and Hot Leather
as '(uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 29 1971
Poster of The Cross and the Switchblade
The Cross and the Switchblade
Erik Estrada was
21 in The Cross and the Switchblade
as 'Nicky Cruz'.
Mon, Jun 01 1970

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Fallout
Fallout
Erik Estrada was
75+ in Fallout
as 'Adam'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 10 2024
Poster of Generation Gap
Generation Gap
Erik Estrada was
73+ in Generation Gap
as 'Self - Celebrity Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 07 2022
Poster of The Masked Singer
The Masked Singer
Erik Estrada was
69+ in The Masked Singer
as 'Clue Giver'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 02 2019
Poster of Cobra Kai
Cobra Kai
Erik Estrada was
69+ in Cobra Kai
as 'Molina'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 02 2018
Poster of Counting Cars
Counting Cars
Erik Estrada was
63+ in Counting Cars
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 13 2012
Poster of Mira Quién Baila
Mira Quién Baila
Erik Estrada was
61+ in Mira Quién Baila
as 'Himself - Contestant'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 2010
Poster of Big Time Rush
Big Time Rush
Erik Estrada was
60+ in Big Time Rush
as 'Carlos' Dad'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 28 2009
Poster of Celebrity Ghost Stories
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Erik Estrada was
60+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009
Poster of The World's Funniest Moments
The World's Funniest Moments
Erik Estrada was
59+ in The World's Funniest Moments
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 2008
Poster of Life
Life
Erik Estrada was
58+ in Life
as 'Erik Estrada'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2007
Poster of Back to the Grind
Back to the Grind
Erik Estrada was
58+ in Back to the Grind
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 18 2007
Poster of Armed & Famous
Armed & Famous
Erik Estrada was
57+ in Armed & Famous
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 10 2007
Poster of I Love the '70s: Volume 2
I Love the '70s: Volume 2
Erik Estrada was
57+ in I Love the '70s: Volume 2
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 10 2006
Poster of My Name Is Earl
My Name Is Earl
Erik Estrada was
56+ in My Name Is Earl
as 'Erik Estrada'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2005
Poster of Drake & Josh
Drake & Josh
Erik Estrada was
54+ in Drake & Josh
as 'Police Officer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 11 2004
Poster of The Surreal Life
The Surreal Life
Erik Estrada was
53+ in The Surreal Life
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 09 2003
Poster of ¡Mucha Lucha!
¡Mucha Lucha!
Erik Estrada was
53+ in ¡Mucha Lucha!
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 17 2002
Poster of Andy Richter Controls the Universe
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
Erik Estrada was
53+ in Andy Richter Controls the Universe
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Tue, Mar 19 2002
Poster of According to Jim
According to Jim
Erik Estrada was
52+ in According to Jim
as 'Erik Estrada, The Devil'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 2001
Poster of Scrubs
Scrubs
Erik Estrada was
52+ in Scrubs
as 'Erik Estrada'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of Lizzie McGuire
Lizzie McGuire
Erik Estrada was
51+ in Lizzie McGuire
as 'Alejandro'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 12 2001
Poster of Sealab 2021
Sealab 2021
Erik Estrada was
51+ in Sealab 2021
as 'Marco (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 21 2000
Poster of Son of the Beach
Son of the Beach
Erik Estrada was
50+ in Son of the Beach
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 14 2000
Poster of Popular
Popular
Erik Estrada was
50+ in Popular
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1999
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
Erik Estrada was
49+ in Family Guy
as 'Ponch (voice) (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of V.I.P.
V.I.P.
Erik Estrada was
49+ in V.I.P.
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1998
Poster of The King of Queens
The King of Queens
Erik Estrada was
49+ in The King of Queens
as 'Erik Estrada'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of Over the Top
Over the Top
Erik Estrada was
48+ in Over the Top
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 21 1997
Poster of We Are Angels
We Are Angels
Erik Estrada was
47+ in We Are Angels
as 'Graziani'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 09 1997
Poster of King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Erik Estrada was
47+ in King of the Hill
as 'Mexican Judge (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1997
Poster of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Erik Estrada was
47+ in Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
as 'Erik Estrada'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Erik Estrada was
47+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of High Society
High Society
Erik Estrada was
46+ in High Society
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 30 1995
Poster of Viva el lunes
Viva el lunes
Erik Estrada was
46+ in Viva el lunes
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 16 1995
Poster of The Wayans Bros.
The Wayans Bros.
Erik Estrada was
45+ in The Wayans Bros.
as 'Erik Estrada'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 11 1995
Poster of Unhappily Ever After
Unhappily Ever After
Erik Estrada was
45+ in Unhappily Ever After
as 'Erik Estrada'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 11 1995
Poster of Cybill
Cybill
Erik Estrada was
45+ in Cybill
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 02 1995
Poster of Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Erik Estrada was
45+ in Space Ghost Coast to Coast
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 15 1994
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Erik Estrada was
44+ in Burke's Law
as 'Crash Kramer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of The Nanny
The Nanny
Erik Estrada was
44+ in The Nanny
as 'Erik Estrada'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Erik Estrada was
44+ in Diagnosis: Murder
as 'Erik Estrada'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Two Women, One Road
Two Women, One Road
Erik Estrada was
44+ in Two Women, One Road
as 'Juan Daniel Villegas 'Johnny''.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 16 1993
Poster of Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
Erik Estrada was
44+ in Walker, Texas Ranger
as 'Brock'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 21 1993
Poster of Martin
Martin
Erik Estrada was
43+ in Martin
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992
Poster of Detective Extralarge
Detective Extralarge
Erik Estrada was
42+ in Detective Extralarge
as 'Gonzales'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 1991
Poster of Rosa Salvaje
Rosa Salvaje
Erik Estrada was
41+ in Rosa Salvaje
as 'Teniente Rocha'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 19 1990
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Erik Estrada was
37+ in L.A. Law
as 'Erik Estrada'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Erik Estrada was
36+ in The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as 'Vinnie Pacelli'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Erik Estrada was
35+ in Hunter
as 'Sgt. Brad Navarro'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of Un solo corazón
Un solo corazón
Erik Estrada was
34+ in Un solo corazón
as 'Luis'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 07 1983
Poster of The Alan Thicke Show
The Alan Thicke Show
Erik Estrada was
31+ in The Alan Thicke Show
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1980
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Erik Estrada was
28+ in The Love Boat
as 'Jim Warren'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
Erik Estrada was
28+ in CHiPs
as 'Frank Poncherello'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Joe Forrester
Joe Forrester
Erik Estrada was
26+ in Joe Forrester
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of Baretta
Baretta
Erik Estrada was
25+ in Baretta
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 1975
Poster of Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Erik Estrada was
25+ in Kolchak: The Night Stalker
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Police Woman
Police Woman
Erik Estrada was
25+ in Police Woman
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of The Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man
Erik Estrada was
24+ in The Six Million Dollar Man
as 'Prince Sakari'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 18 1974
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Erik Estrada was
24+ in Kojak
as 'Luis'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Emergency!
Emergency!
Erik Estrada was
22+ in Emergency!
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1972
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Erik Estrada was
20+ in Medical Center
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Erik Estrada was
19+ in Hawaii Five-O
as 'Rono Vidalgo'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Erik Estrada was
18+ in Mannix
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967