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Erik Estrada

Erik Estrada

Born in Spanish Harlem, Erik Estrada was compelled to go to work at an early age to help support his large, fatherless family. While a student at Brandeis High, Estrada was encouraged by his girlfriend to audition for school plays. The acting bug bit hard, and soon Estrada was working overtime in a laundromat to pay his tuition at the American Musical Dramatic Academy. He also served as errand boy/interpreter for film companies working in the neighborhood. His first professional movie appearance was as a street punk in The Cross and the Switchblade; he won the role over 100 aspirants by ad-libbing his audition, convincingly wielding a prop knife as he spoke. His next important film role was Spanish rookie cop Sergio Duran in The New Centurions (1972), and it was this assignment that led to a spate of TV guest appearances. In 1977, he was cast as motorcycle patrolman Frank "Ponch" Poncherello on the hit TV series CHiPs In 1979, he was nearly killed in a stunting accident; fortunately, he made a complete physical recovery, and remained with the series until its 1983 cancellation. After the demise of CHiPs Estrada's acting career went into decline, though he has enjoyed a career renaissance of late as the heartthrob star of Spanish-language TV soap operas. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide


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Erik Estrada Trivia

When was Erik Estrada born?
Erik Estrada was born on March 16, 1949

Who did Erik Estrada play in CHiPs: Season 02?
Erik Estrada was Officer Frank "Ponch" Poncherello in CHiPs: Season 02

Who did Erik Estrada portray in CHiPs: Season 01?
Erik Estrada was Officer Frank "Ponch" Poncherello in CHiPs: Season 01

Who did Erik Estrada portray in Blind Sight?
Erik Estrada was Frank Moreno in Blind Sight

What role did Erik Estrada play in Twisted Justice?
Erik Estrada played Cmdr. Gage in Twisted Justice

Who did Erik Estrada portray in The Cross and the Switchblade?
Erik Estrada was Nicky in The Cross and the Switchblade

Who did Erik Estrada portray in A Show of Force?
Erik Estrada was Machado in A Show of Force

Who did Erik Estrada portray in The New Centurions?
Erik Estrada was Sergio in The New Centurions

What role did Erik Estrada portray in Maya & Miguel [Animated TV Series]?
Erik Estrada played Senor Felipe in Maya & Miguel [Animated TV Series]

Who did Erik Estrada play in Kickin' It Old Skool?
Erik Estrada was Himself in Kickin' It Old Skool

What role did Erik Estrada play in National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1?
Erik Estrada played Himself in National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1

Who did Erik Estrada play in Wild & Wacky Christmas Bloopers?
Erik Estrada was Host in Wild & Wacky Christmas Bloopers

Who did Erik Estrada portray in Sealab 2021: Season 04?
Erik Estrada was Marco Marquez in Sealab 2021: Season 04

What role did Erik Estrada play in Sealab 2021: Season 03?
Erik Estrada played Marco Marquez in Sealab 2021: Season 03

What role did Erik Estrada portray in Sealab 2021: Season 02?
Erik Estrada played Marco Marquez in Sealab 2021: Season 02

Who did Erik Estrada portray in Sealab 2021: Season 01?
Erik Estrada was Marco Marquez in Sealab 2021: Season 01

Who did Erik Estrada play in Santa's Wild and Wacky Christmas?
Erik Estrada was Host in Santa's Wild and Wacky Christmas

Who did Erik Estrada portray in National Lampoon's Van Wilder?
Erik Estrada was Himself in National Lampoon's Van Wilder

Who did Erik Estrada play in Airport 1975?
Erik Estrada was Navigator Julio in Airport 1975

Who did Erik Estrada portray in Earth Angel?
Erik Estrada was Duke in Earth Angel

Who did Erik Estrada play in Night of the Wilding?
Erik Estrada was Joseph in Night of the Wilding

Who did Erik Estrada play in The Last Riders?
Erik Estrada was Johnny in The Last Riders


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