Henry Enrique Estrada (born March 16, 1949) is an American actor and police officer. He is known for his co-starring lead role as

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officer Francis (Frank) Llewelyn "Ponch" Poncherello in the police drama

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'', which ran from 1977 to 1983. He later became known for his work in Spanish-language ''

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s'', his appearances in

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shows and infomercials and as a regular voice on the

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series ''

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''.

Early life

Estrada was born on March 16, 1949, in East Harlem,

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, New York, the son of Carmen Moreno, a seamstress, and Renildo Estrada. His parents are of Puerto Rican descent.

Career

1970–2000

In the 1970 film version of '' The Cross and the Switchblade'', Estrada made his film debut in the role of

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alongside

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, who played the role of

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. In 1972, Estrada co-starred with George C. Scott and Stacy Keach as LAPD Officer Sergio Duran in the movie ''The New Centurions''. In 1973, Estrada co-starred in season 5, episode 22, of the CBS TV series ''

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'': "Engaged to be Buried". In 1974, Estrada took part in the disaster film, ''

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'', where he played a role as Julio the flight engineer on a Boeing 747. His character was killed in a midair collision. Two years later, he was a player in the military historical epic '' Midway'', as a fictional airman Ens. "Chili Bean" Ramos. Erik Estrada Larry Wilcox CHiPS 1977

Starting in 1977, Estrada co-starred as Frank "Ponch" Poncharello in the TV series ''

''. In 1978, he began training in martial arts with SeishinDo Kenpo instructor Frank Argelander (Frank Landers), to prepare for a two-part episode of the series. The two appeared on the cover of ''Fighting Stars Magazine'' that same year, discussing Estrada's training regimen. On Monday, August 6, 1979, Estrada was seriously injured while filming a scene on the set of ''CHiPs'', fracturing several ribs and breaking both wrists after he was thrown from his motorcycle. Later in 1979, Estrada was voted one of "The 10 Sexiest Bachelors in the World" by ''

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'' magazine and was featured on the cover of the November issue. Following a salary dispute with NBC in the fall of 1981, Estrada was briefly replaced by Olympic Gold Medalist and actor

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. ''CHiPs'' was eventually canceled in 1983. In the 1980s, Estrada appeared in a string of low-budget films. He made a return to series television in a 1987 three-part episode of the police drama '' Hunter''. In the 1990s, Estrada played the role of Johnny, a

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''telenovela'' ''

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'' ("Two women, one path"). He shared the main credits with Mexican actresses/singers

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and

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. Originally slated for 100 episodes, the show went to 200-plus episodes and became the biggest ''telenovela'' in Latin American history. He was reportedly paid 1 million pesos for that role. In 1994, Estrada began co-hosting the syndicated outdoor adventure show ''American Adventurer'', which ran until 2004. In 1995, he made a special guest appearance as Ponch in punk rock band Bad Religion's music video " Infected", as well as in the video for the Butthole Surfers's video for "

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". He has also been seen on a few episodes of ''

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'' as himself, seen in a daydream cloud in Hilda's mind and driving a car as Hilda zapped herself in his car. In 1997, Estrada wrote his autobiography, ''Erik Estrada: My Road from Harlem to Hollywood''. In 1998, he returned as the character Francis "Ponch" Poncherello in the TNT made-for-TV movie ''

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'', along with the rest of the original cast.

2000–present

In 2001, Estrada landed a role on the daytime drama ''

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'' as Eduardo Dominguez. In 2002, he played a game-show host on the Disney Channel series ''

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'' with

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. He also made a guest appearance on an episode of ''

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'' in 2002. He has also had a regular role doing voiceovers for the Cartoon Network show ''

'', where he would parody himself. He also appeared in an episode of another Cartoon Network show, '' Space Ghost: Coast to Coast'', which features a character named Moltar who has an obsession with Estrada and'' CHiPS'', as a guest. Estrada has also guest-starred on the children's cartoon '' Maya and Miguel''. Estrada has appeared in music videos, such as Eminem's music video "

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". A band named after him (

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) is based in

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. Estrada also made guest appearances on ''

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'', ''

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'', the Nickelodeon comedy '' Drake & Josh'', NBC's '' Scrubs'' and ''

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'', and ABC's ''

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''. Estrada has done a long-running series of infomercials as a national spokesman for National Recreational Properties, selling undeveloped real estate property in such locations as

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;

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;

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;

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;

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; and recently, Tellico Village, Tennessee and

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. Estrada began appearing in Burger King TV commercials in September 2009 where he attended a class on endorsing products led by race car driver

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. During the spoof, Estrada seeks to understand why American consumers were not interested in purchasing his "Estrada" sunglasses that noticeably had his last name written boldly across the lens. Estrada has appeared in recent years in a number of reality television shows. In 2004, he starred in both the second season of ''

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'' and in ''Discovery Health Body Challenge''. He also starred in the short-lived CBS reality show, '' Armed & Famous''. In 2008, Estrada appeared in '' Husband for Hire'', a television movie starring

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and

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. After a series of specials, in 2010, Estrada and

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began co-hosting a weekly series, ''

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'', which began as a

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series hosted by

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. Erik Estrada was a contestant on the second season of the Spanish Univision reality show ''Mira Quien Baila'', where 10 contestants are chosen to perform different styles of dancing, and each Sunday, one of them is eliminated. In 2013, he starred in ''Finding Faith'', a film about a young teenager who is kidnapped from a meeting planned online. The story of sexual predation is based on true incidents investigated by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Estrada toured with the film, aiming to educate parents and young people about the dangers of online grooming.

Activism

In 2000, Estrada was named the international "Face" of D.A.R.E. which is a campaign against drugs. He also speaks out for the American Heart Association, the United Way, and the C.H.P. 11-99 Foundation, a

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that provides benefits and scholarships to California Highway Patrol family members, as well as funeral expenses for fallen officers. Estrada's experience in ''CHiPs'' led him to become a reserve officer for the Muncie Police Department in Muncie, Indiana. Estrada became spokesperson for the C.H.P.'s "car seat inspection and installation" program. He has made numerous appearances supporting automobile child-seat safety checks across the country. He appeared in

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, on May 28, 2009, to promote the "100 Days and Nights of Summer" traffic safety and anti-DWI campaign that involves the New Mexico State Police.

Law enforcement

Estrada became a reserve police officer for the Muncie (Indiana) Police Department. From there, Estrada moved to Virginia, where he was an I.C.A.C. (Internet Crimes Against Children) investigator for eight years in

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. As of July 1, 2016, he was a reserve police officer in St. Anthony, Idaho. In the course of his duties, Estrada has been filmed patrolling on a police motorcycle.

Personal life

Estrada was married to Joyce Miller in November 1979; the couple divorced in 1980 and had no children. Estrada was married to Peggy Lynn Rowe, an entertainment executive, songwriter, and producer from 1985 until 1990, when they divorced. The couple had two sons, Anthony Erik (born 1986), and pole-vaulter Brandon Michael-paul (born 1987). In 1997, Estrada married film sound technician Nanette Mirkovich. They have one daughter, Francesca Natalia (born 2000). He lives in

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, U.S. During an episode of ''

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'' in January 2019

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told host

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that she had briefly dated Erik. Estrada is a member of the Blue Knights motorcycle club. He also rides with the

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fraternal and service organization. Estrada endorsed

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John McCain in the

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. Estrada was the celebrity guest of the Pekin Marigold Festival in

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in September 2017.

Filmography

Film

*1970: '' The Cross and the Switchblade'' as Nicky Cruz *1971: ''

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'' (uncredited) *1972: ''

The Ballad of Billie Blue The Ballad of Billie Blue (Jailbreakin') is a Christian-themed film that stars Jason Ledger, Renny Roker, Ray Danton, and Sherry Bain. It also features Erik Estrada. A country singer who has a problem with alcohol is sent to prison for a crime he d ...

'' (aka ''Jail Breakin' '') as Justin *1972: ''Parades'' as Chicano *1972: ''

The New Centurions ''The New Centurions'' is a 1972 American Panavision neo-noir action crime film based on the 1971 novel of the same name by policeman turned author Joseph Wambaugh. It stars George C. Scott, Stacy Keach, Scott Wilson, Jane Alexander, Rosal ...

'' as Sergio *1974: ''

'' as Julio *1976: '' Trackdown'' as Chucho *1976: '' Midway'' as Ensign Ramos *1980: ''The Line'' *1983: ''

Where Is Parsifal? ''Where Is Parsifal?'' is a 1984 British comedy film directed by Henri Helman and starring Tony Curtis, Cassandra Domenica, Erik Estrada, Peter Lawford (in his final film role), Ron Moody, Donald Pleasence and Orson Welles. The film screened in ...

'' as Henry Board II *1985: '' Light Blast'' as Inspector Ronn Warren *1985: ''

The Repenter ''Il pentito'' (internationally released as ''The Repenter'' and ''The Squealer'') is a 1985 Italian crime-drama film directed by Pasquale Squitieri. The film is loosely based on actual events involving, among others, pentito Tommaso Buscetta, judg ...

'' as Salvo Lercara *1987: ''

Hour of the Assassin ''Hour of the Assassin'' (also known as es, Misión en los Andes) is a 1987 action–drama film starring Erik Estrada, Robert Vaughn, Alfredo Álvarez Calderón, Orlando Sacha, Reynaldo Arenas, and Lourdes Berninzon. The film was directed by ...

'' as Martin Fierro *1988: ''Andy Colby's Incredible Adventure'' *1989: '' Alien Seed'' as Dr. Stone *1989: ''The Lost Idol'' *1990: ''Twisted Justice'' as Commander Gage *1990: '' A Show of Force'' as Machado *1990: ''Night of the Wilding'' as Joseph *1990: '' Caged Fury'' as Victor *1990: ''Spirits'' as Father Anthony Vicci *1990: ''

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'' as Juan Degas / Jack of Diamonds *1991: ''

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'' *1991: '' Do or Die'' as Richard 'Rico' Estevez *1991: ''Gang Justice'' as Billy's Father *1992: ''The Last Riders'' as Johnny *1992: ''The Divine Enforcer'' as Monsignor *1992: ''Tuesday Never Comes'' as Micelli *1992: '' The Naked Truth'' as Gonzales *1992: ''The Sounds of Silence'' as Lester Maldonado *1993: '' National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1'' as Officer Francis Poncherello *1993: ''Angel Eyes'' as Johnny Ventura *1994: ''Juana la puta'' *1995: ''The Misery Brothers'' as Himself *1995: ''The Final Goal'' as Rameriez *1998: ''Visions'' as Detctive Francisco Moreno *1998: ''The Modern Adventures of Tom Sawyer'' as Joe *1998: ''Shattered Dreams'' as Fredrick *1998: ''Lost in Hollywood'' *1999: '' King Cobra'' as Bernie Alvarez *2000: ''Oliver Twisted'' as Dr. Castaneda *2000: ''Destroying America'' *2000: ''We Married Margo'' as Himself *2001: ''UP, Michigan!'' as Edward Manchester *2002: ''National Lampoon's Van Wilder'' as Himself *2004: ''Border Blues'' as Mexican Cop Morales *2007: ''Kickin It Old Skool'' *2007: ''Mother Goose Parade'' as Honorary Grand Marshall *2007: '' Husband for Hire'' (TV movie) as Victor Diaz *2008: ''2nd Semester of Spanish, Spanish Love Song'' *2011: ''Horrorween'' as Contractor *2012: ''Highway'' as Sanchez *2012: ''Spring Break '83'' as Himself *2012: ''Cool Cat Stops Bullying'' as Himself *2012: ''Cool Cat in the Hollywood Christmas Parade'' as Hollywood Parade MC (uncredited?) *2013: ''Finding Faith''''Metro News''
"Erik Estrada travels with ''Finding Faith''" as Sheriff Brown *2013: '' Chupacabra vs. The Alamo'' (TV movie) as Carlos Seguin *2013: ''This Is Our Time'' as Mr. Rowley *2013: ''Templar Nation'' as Alfred De Molay *2014: '' Planes: Fire & Rescue'' as Nick 'Loop'n' Lopez (voice) *2015: ''Cool Cat Saves the Kids'' as Himself (reused footage from ''Cool Cat Stops Bullying'' and ''Cool Cat in the Hollywood Christmas Parade'') *2015: ''

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'' as Jack Evans *2015: ''Uncommon'' as Marc Garcia *2016: '' El Americano: The Movie'' as Punch (voice) *2017: ''

'' as Paramedic (uncredited) *2018: ''Cool Cat Kids Superhero'' as Himself (re-cut of ''Cool Cat Saves the Kids'') *2022: ''Cool Cat Saves the Kids: The Director's Cut'' as Himself (re-cut of ''Cool Cat Kids Superhero'') *2023: ''A Knight to Remember'' as Mi Ultimo

Television

* 1973 - ''

'' - Rono Vidalgo (Episode: "Engaged to Be Buried") * 1974 - ''

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'' - Man with Eye Injury (uncredited) * 1975 - ''

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'' - Luis (Episode: "Close Cover Before Killing") * 1975 - '' Mannix'' - Tropic (Episode: "Man in a Trap") * 1975 - '' Kolchak: The Night Stalker'' - Pepe Torres (Episode: "Legacy of Terror") * 1975 - '' Medical Center'' - Mike Moneda (Episode: "The High Cost of Winning") * 1975 - '' Police Woman'' - Benny Bates (Episode: "Don't Feed the Pigeons") * 1975 - ''

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'' - Prince Sakari (Episode: "The Deadly Test") * 1976 - ''

Baretta ''Baretta'' is an American detective television series which ran on ABC from 1975 to 1978. The show was a revised and milder version of a 1973–1974 ABC series, '' Toma'', starring Tony Musante as chameleon-like, real-life New Jersey pol ...

'' - Ortiz (Episode: "Dead Man Out") * 1976 - ''

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'' - Ruben (Episode: "Shadow of Guilt") * 1976 - '' The Quest: The Longest Drive'' - Santos * 1977 - '' Fire!'' (TV movie) - Frank * 1977–1983 - ''

'' - Officer Frank Poncherello * 1978 - ''

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'' - Jim Warren (Episode: "Julie's Aunt/Where Is It Written?/The Big Deal") * 1982 - ''Honeyboy'' (TV movie) - Rico 'Honeyboy' Ramirez * 1983 - ''Un solo corazón'' - Luis * 1987 - '' Hunter (TV series)'' - Sgt. Brad Navarro * 1987 - '' Rosa salvaje'' - Teniente Rocha * 1988 - '' The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission'' (TV movie) - Carmine D'Agostino * 1988 - '' Alfred Hitchcock Presents'' - Vinnie Pacelli (Episode: "The Big Spin") * 1989 - ''She Knows Too Much'' (TV movie) - Jimmy Alvarez * 1991 - '' Extralarge: Cannonball'' - Gonzales * 1991 - ''Earth Angel'' (TV movie) - Duke * 1993 - '' Extralarge: Gonzales' Revenge'' - Gonzales * 1993–1994 - ''

'' - Juan Daniel Villegas 'Johnny' * 1994 - ''American Adventurer'' - Host * 1995 - ''

The Nanny ''The Nanny'' is an American television sitcom that originally aired on CBS from November 3, 1993, to June 23, 1999, starring Fran Drescher as Fran Fine, a Jewish fashionista from Flushing, Queens, New York, who becomes the nanny of three ch ...

'' - Himself (Episode: "Kindervelt Days") * 1995 - ''

Cybill ''Cybill'' is an American television sitcom created by Chuck Lorre, which aired on CBS from January 2, 1995, to July 13, 1998. Starring Cybill Shepherd, the show revolves around the life of Cybill Sheridan, a twice-divorced single mother of tw ...

'' - Himself (Guest appearance) * 1996 - ''

Panic in the Skies! ''Panic in the Skies!'' is a 1996 American made-for television disaster film that is directed by Paul Ziller and was premiered on The Family Channel on October 13, 1996. The film stars Kate Jackson, Ed Marinaro and Erik Estrada. Plot During ...

'' (TV movie) - Ethan Walker * 1996 - ''

Pauly ''Pauly'', a.k.a. ''The Pauly Shore Show'', is an American sitcom series that aired on Fox from March 3 until April 7, 1997, starring Pauly Shore. It was cancelled after five episodes, leaving two episodes unaired. Plot Pauly Sherman is the ...

'' - Himself (Guest appearance) * 1996–1997 - ''

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'' - Himself (Guest appearance) * 1997 - ''

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'' - Himself (Guest appearance) * 1997 - ''We Are Angels'' - Graciano * 1997 - ''

Baywatch ''Baywatch'' is an American action drama television series about lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California, and Hawaii, starring David Hasselhoff. It was created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, and Gregory J. Bo ...

'' - Captain Huntington (Episode: "Search & Rescue") * 1997 - ''

Space Ghost Coast to Coast ''Space Ghost Coast to Coast'' is an American adult animated comedy talk show created by Mike Lazzo for Cartoon Network and hosted by a re-imagined version of the 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost. In contrast to the original ...

'' * 1997 - ''

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'' - Chip (Episode: "You Play Too Much") * 1997 - '' Homeboys in Outer Space'' - Dork (Episode: "How the West Was Lost or, Daddy's Home") * 1998 - ''

'' (TV movie) - Officer Frank 'Ponch' Poncherello * 1998 - ''

King of the Hill ''King of the Hill'' is an American animated sitcom created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels for the Fox Broadcasting Company. It aired its original non-syndicated run from January 12, 1997, to September 13, 2009, and centers on the Hills, an Am ...

'' - Mexican Judge (Episode: "Peggy's Pageant Fever") * 1999 - '' Family Guy'' - Ponch (Episode: "I Never Met the Dead Man") * 1999 - ''

Walker, Texas Ranger ''Walker, Texas Ranger'' is an American action crime television series created by Leslie Greif and Paul Haggis. It was inspired by the film '' Lone Wolf McQuade'', with both this series and that film starring Chuck Norris as a member of the ...

'' - Brock (Episode: "The Lynn Sisters") * 1999 - '' Pacific Blue'' - Julio Constanza (Episode: "Stargazer") * 1999–2000 - ''Walking After Midnight'' * 2000 - ''

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'' - Himself (Guest appearance) * 2000 - ''

Son of the Beach ''Son of the Beach'' is an American sitcom that aired from March 14, 2000, to October 1, 2002, on FX. The series is a spoof of ''Baywatch'', with much of the comedy based on sexual double entendres, puns, innuendo and the like. A major running g ...

'' - President Seymour Wences (Episode: "South of Her Border") * 2000–2005 - ''

'' - Marco (voice) * 2001 - ''

'' - Eduardo Dominguez * 2001 - ''

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'' - Himself (Guest appearance) * 2002 - ''

'' - Alejandro (Episode: "El oro de Montezuma") * 2002 - '' American Family'' - Police Officer (Episode: "The Barber Shop") * 2002–2005 - ''

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'' - El Custodio (voice) * 2003 - '' Scrubs'' - Himself (Guest appearance) * 2004 - ''

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'' - Ambulance Driver/Paramedic Hero (voice) (Episode: "Kip Joins the Circus/Baby Boom") * 2004 - '' Drake & Josh'' - Police Officer (Episode: "Driver's License") * 2004 - ''

'' (cast member in 2004) * 2004 - ''

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'' (voice) * 2005 - ''Taylor Made'' (TV movie) - William Santos * 2005 - ''

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'' - Himself (Voice appearance) * 2006 - ''

'' - Himself (Guest appearance) * 2006 - ''Back to the Grind'' - (unsold pilot) * 2007 - '' Armed & Famous'' - (canceled after 4 episodes) * 2008 - ''

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'' - Himself (Guest appearance) * 2009 - ''

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'' - Himself (Guest appearance on 2 episodes) * 2009 - '' Meet the Browns'' - Francisco / Mr. Hernandez (Episode: "Meet the Mexican") * 2009 - ''"Burger King" Commercial * 2009 - ''Cop Talk'' * 2010 - ''

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'' - Carlos' Dad (Episode: "Big Time Break") * 2010 - '' World's Funniest Moments'' * 2010–2012 - ''

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'' - King Worm * 2011 - ''

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Univision Univision () is an American Spanish-language free-to-air television network owned by TelevisaUnivision. It is the United States' largest provider of Spanish-language content. The network's programming is aimed at the Latino public and includes ...

) * 2013 - ''

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'' - Mr. Martinez (Episode: "Miss Independent") * 2014 - '' The Neighbors'' * 2016 - ''

Liv and Maddie ''Liv and Maddie'', also known as ''Liv and Maddie: Cali Style'' for the fourth season, is an American comedy television series created by John D. Beck and Ron Hart that aired on Disney Channel from July 19, 2013 to March 24, 2017. The series ...

'' * 2017 - '' Still the King'' * 2020 - ''Picture Perfect Mysteries''

References

External links

Erik Estrada's website
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Estrada, Erik 1949 births Living people American deputy sheriffs American male film actors American male telenovela actors American male television actors American people of Puerto Rican descent American police officers CHiPs Hispanic and Latino American male actors Male actors from New York City New York (state) Republicans People from East Harlem