Erik Estrada

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.4875

Gender

Male

Birthday

16-Mar-1949

Age

(76 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As
  • Ponch
  • Henry Enrique Estrada
  • اریک استرادا
  • Эрик Эстрада
  • Генри Энрике Эстрада

Erik Estrada

Biography

Henry Enrique "Erik" Estrada (born March 16, 1949) is a Native Hispanic/Latino-American (Puerto Rican) 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. He is of Native Latino (Puerto Rico) descent. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Credits

The 81st Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade The 81st Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (2012) Character: Self - Host
The Hollywood Christmas Parade takes place annually on the Sunday after Thanksgiving in Los Angeles, California.
The Ballad of Billie Blue The Ballad of Billie Blue (1972) Character: Justin
An emotionally touching story of a man who's life was in seeming disrepair, yet God turned it into one of redemption and atonement.
Virtuous Virtuous (2015) Character: Jack Evans
The story of a Hollywood starlet, a soldier on the battlefield, the successful businesswoman, and the housekeeping and cooking skills of dear old Mom.
Oliver Twisted Oliver Twisted (2000) Character: Dr. Castaneda
A secret turns one family's pleasant life into a blood bath.
Noleul bola america Noleul bola america (1991) Character: Billy's Father
Paul is a Korean-born immigrant whose life is turned upside down when his father is crippled from a robbery and his mother leaves them and marries the father of a bigoted gang leader, Billy. When Paul is constantly harrassed by Billy and his boys, Paul must use his skills in martial arts to defend himself. He learns that there is racial tension everywhere, especially when it involves his girlfriend, the daughter of a bigoted government official. Meanwhile, Billy must learn to adapt to this nature and attempt at peace with those who have done him wrong.
Tuesday Never Comes Tuesday Never Comes (1992) Character: Micelli
An Irish mercenary will stop at nothing to get the money owed to him for a job from an Italian-American drug lord.
We Married Margo We Married Margo (2000) Character: Self
Based on a true story (written by and starring the two dingbats who lived it). It's about two men who both used to be married to the same woman. Now divorced from her, they move in together to try to straighten out their lives, and end up driving each other crazy.
The Final Goal The Final Goal (1995) Character: N/A
One man buys the future, another stands between the posts to preserve it, in this brutal showdown on the soccer field to win the World Cup.
The Witnessing of Angels The Witnessing of Angels (2006) Character: Self
As a force of light, angels are God's ministering spirits, messengers who protect and comfort, created for the purpose of carrying out the will of God. Serving as an intermediary between heaven and earth, angels pass through the invisible windows between the worlds. The Witnessing of Angels" features breathtaking eyewitness accounts of people who have seen and heard angels. These divine encounters with angels have brought with them a renewed sense that God is at work and that these angels among us are real. Join us on a spiritual journey of never before told stories of ordinary people's personal encounters with God's Messengers.
Cool Cat in the Hollywood Christmas Parade Cool Cat in the Hollywood Christmas Parade (2012) Character: Self
Cool Cat has an exciting time in the Hollywood parade with his dad Daddy Derek
Cool Cat Kids Superhero Cool Cat Kids Superhero (2018) Character: Himself
Cool Cat is the Coolest Cat in the World. But Butch the Bully hates him and always tries to bully him, and Cool Cat shows kids how to win and be cool.
Cool Cat Stops Bullying Cool Cat Stops Bullying (2012) Character: Erik
Butch the Bully picks on Cool Cat and Maria, and then Cool Cat learns 'What to do' and he helps to stop bullying in a Non-Violent way! Then everyone has fun!
Parades Parades (1972) Character: Chicano
An American soldier sent to Vietnam goes AWOL and returns to his hometown. His parents turn him over to military authorities. He is court-martialled and sent to the toughest military prison...
Grandpa, Will You Run with Me? Grandpa, Will You Run with Me? (1983) Character: Self - Sketch Performer
A celebration of how the very young and the very old appreciate and enjoy each other via sketches and variety performances.
Night of the Wilding Night of the Wilding (1990) Character: Joseph
Joseph Gainer is a high priced attorney, notorious for getting guilty criminals off the hook. But Gainer is forced to take another look at the price you pay for defending the guilty when he takes on a case of three young men accused of a heinous crime. And when he discovers that his ex-wife is the prosecuting attorney, Gainer finds he suddenly has more on the line than he ever imagined.
Distortions Distortions (1992) Character: Lester Maldonado
A man with paranormal abilities discovers that one of his colleagues is cheating the firm they work for. When he threatens to expose the colleague, things become dangerous...
Shattered Dreams Shattered Dreams (1998) Character: Frederick
A security guard is framed for a crime he didn't commit.
ทอง 3 ทอง 3 (1989) Character: Kurt
After the fall of Saigon, a stranded group of US soldiers tries to make it through Cambodia to safety in Thailand. While taking refuge in an ancient abandoned temple, the men find a gold statue worth millions of dollars.
UP, Michigan! UP, Michigan! (2001) Character: Edward Manchester
Rivalries are renewed and love is rekindled when a group of old friends return to the U.P. for their high school reunion.
The Quest: The Longest Drive The Quest: The Longest Drive (1976) Character: Santos
To save an old friend's ranch, the Beaudine brothers round up a gang of misfits to drive a huge herd to market.
Finding Faith Finding Faith (2013) Character: Sheriff Brown
The Garretts are the envy of most families in their small town. But when their 14-year-old daughter falls victim to a skillful online predator, the family's strength is tested as they search with Sherriff Brown and the Internet Crimes Against Children task force to find their missing child.
The Divine Enforcer The Divine Enforcer (1992) Character: Monsignor
A mysterious new priest comes to town to stay with fellow men of the cloth Erik Estrada, and Jan-Michael Vincent. Little do they know, this ferocious father possesses extraordinary martial arts skill, crucifix blades and a gold handgun with the cross on the handle. Soon, in this "bad" neighborhood, the priest begins cleaning up the local drug dealing scum-bags. Then he meets lunatic Don Stroud in the confessional, and Stroud claims to be the bloodsucking, skull stealing "vampire" serial killer ravaging the city. The priest encounters a young lass who has visions of Stroud committing his dastardly deeds, and when the vampire kidnaps her the priest speaks the words, "Open the gates of Hell! For I am the right hand of God!!!," and sets off towards his deadliest encounter yet.
Magic Night Magic Night (1980) Character: Self
This one hour TV special promoting the release of Can't Stop the Music featured the film's stars (The Village People, Valerie Perrine, Steve Guttenberg and Bruce Jenner) with guest appearances by Cher, Hugh Hefner and others.
Panic in the Skies Panic in the Skies (1996) Character: Ethan Walker
The cockpit of a Boeing 747 is struck by lightning during takeoff for a flight to Europe, fatally injuring the flight crew. Laurie, the senior flight attendant, enlists the aid of passenger Brett Young. They determine that the autopilot can bring the plane in for a landing, but soon learn that the autopilot is locking onto the transponders of airfields at random, including signals from small airports with runways too short to accommodate the jumbo jet. Meanwhile, federal officials on the ground who have lost radio contact with the jet debate whether the plane should be shot down to prevent a more disastrous crash in a heavily populated area.
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 1979 Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 1979 (1978) Character: Self - Host
This special broadcast from New York City's Times Square features coverage of its annual ball drop event, along with live and pre-recorded musical performances by popular acts from Times Square and Hollywood, respectively.
KCAL Halloween Scream KCAL Halloween Scream (1997) Character: Self
KCAL's 1997 Halloween Scream special featuring Elvira and other celebrity guests.
Honeyboy Honeyboy (1982) Character: Rico "Honeyboy" Ramirez
Rico 'Honeyboy' Ramirez is a Puerto Rican from the South Bronx who finds fame and fortune as a middleweight boxer. But he soon learns that it's not all it's cracked up to be when he loses sight of his goals. He becomes romantically involved with his attractive publicist, and then he has to prove himself in the ring after learning that his biggest victory was rigged by his shady, mob-connected, promoters.
CHiPs '99 CHiPs '99 (1998) Character: Frank 'Ponch' Poncherello
Ponch has returned to the police force, and is determined to help his friend Jon investigating various car thefts.
The Modern Adventures of Tom Sawyer The Modern Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1998) Character: Joe
Tom Sawyer and his side-kick Chuck try to earn tokens for a community rec center. But you know Tom, he always has a trick or two up his sleeve.
Demon and the Mummy Demon and the Mummy (1976) Character: Pepe Torres
The second of two Kolchak: The Night Stalker compilation TV films. It combines two episodes of the Kolchak TV series, Demon In Lace (about a succubus who murders young men to maintain her immortality) and Legacy of Terror (about an Aztec cult that seeks to resurrect their god by murdering physically perfect people) and adds new narration by Darren McGavin.
She Knows Too Much She Knows Too Much (1989) Character: Jimmy Alvarez
In this comedy-drama set in Washington, D.C., an ex-burglar and a dumbbell detective must team up to solve several puzzling murders.
Chupacabra vs. the Alamo Chupacabra vs. the Alamo (2013) Character: Carlos Seguin
San Antonio, Texas. The bodies of various drug cartel members are turning up mangled and drained of blood. Tough DEA agent Carlos Seguin discovers that the grisly murders are being committed by a pack of chupacabras, which are lethal predatory creatures of local legend. Carlos, his feisty new partner Tracy Taylor, wayward estranged son Tommy, and several others make a desperate last stand against the bloodthirsty beasts at the famous fort The Alamo.
The New Centurions The New Centurions (1972) Character: Sergio
An idealistic rookie cop joins the LAPD to make ends meet while finishing law school, and is indoctrinated by a seasoned veteran. As time goes on, he loses his ambitions and family as police work becomes his entire life.
One Day: A Musical One Day: A Musical (2014) Character: YouTuber #1
A YouTuber experiences an existential crisis in this musical comedy about creativity, online media, and balancing life.
Trackdown Trackdown (1976) Character: Chucho
When his sister Betsy packs up and leaves the family's Montana cattle ranch to find fame and fortune in Hollywood, her brother Jim decides to follow after her to make sure she doesn't get into trouble.
This Is Our Time This Is Our Time (2013) Character: Mr. Rowley
After graduation, five friends set out to make a difference in the world for God. Their ambitions are high, their passions are strong but will they have the courage to fulfill their calling regardless of what comes their way. The sacrifice they are asked to pay may just be too high. Through Godly council from an outside source, the group realizes that this is not their time after all, it's all His.
Midway Midway (1976) Character: Pilot "Chili Bean" Ramos
This war drama depicts the U.S. and Japanese forces in the naval Battle of Midway, which became a turning point for Americans during World War II.
Husband for Hire Husband for Hire (2008) Character: Victor
A Latina woman must find a suitable Latino man or risk losing her inheritance. In desperation she hires a man from a group of immigrant laborers, but he turns out to be Caucasian. She must turn him into a convincing suitor while fending off her sister's machinations, her father's suspicions, and the man's girlfriend. Amidst it all, they start falling for each other.
Guns Guns (1990) Character: Juan Degas / Jack of Diamonds
A South American gunrunner uses an island in Hawaii as his base of operations. A squad of beautiful government agents is sent to put him out of business.
Templar Nation Templar Nation (2013) Character: Alfred De Molay
After an archaeologist and his students excavate a Templar Knight's tomb, they are thrown into the middle of an ancient blood feud. They must either follow the Templar's ancient path or face destruction at the hands of a dark league of assassin.
Planes: Fire & Rescue Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014) Character: Nick 'Loop'n' Lopez (voice)
When world-famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his team, a bunch of all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.
National Lampoon's Van Wilder National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) Character: Erik Estrada
Van Wilder has been attending college for far too many years and is scared to graduate, but Van’s father eventually realizes what is going on. When he stops paying his son's tuition fees, Van must come up with the money if he wants to stay in college, so he and his friends come up with a great fund-raising idea – throwing parties. However, when the college magazine finds out and reporter Gwen is sent to do a story on Van Wilder, things get a little complicated.
Angel Eyes Angel Eyes (1993) Character: Johnny Ventura
Angel is a disturbed teen who becomes obsessed with her nice stepfather Steven. After her mother dies under unusual circumstances, Angel is sent to an institution. Years later, she is let out and tracks down her dear step-dad who now lives with his new girlfriend Michelle. He is technically her only kin so he takes her in, but his girlfriend doesn't like Angel one bit. Angel's obsession with her "dad" is as strong as ever and she fantasizes about seducing him. After spying on him and his girlfriend having passionate sex, she begins playing a deadly game and even tries to seduce his hostile girlfriend. However, Steven has a more immediate and obvious problem - a drug dealer called Johnny Ventura.
Border Blues Border Blues (2004) Character: Morales
Moscow police detective Andrei Somov resigns and immigrates to the US, but has to accept a menial job in a restaurant while his adolescent son and pregnant daughter-in-law are denied exit visas. 'Andy' does however get to know some LAPD cops after volunteering his expertise and Russian language skills and is sent to Tijuana to fetch cheap tiles. On that Mexican journey, Somov bumps into Larry, another ethnic Russian but US citizen who lost his daughter years ago and now helps families to illegally enter the States. Meanwhile, the medium Michael March receives a vision about a mad bomber who targets pharmaceutical companies and gets a bad feeling upon holding an envelope that belongs to Larry.
The Misery Brothers The Misery Brothers (1995) Character: Erik Estrada
When two misfits set out on a journey to correct their cursed family's misfortunes, they encounter wacky surprises at every turn.
Silent Movie Silent Movie (1976) Character: Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
Aspiring filmmakers Mel Funn, Marty Eggs and Dom Bell go to a financially troubled studio with an idea for a silent movie. In an effort to make the movie more marketable, they attempt to recruit a number of big name stars to appear, while the studio's creditors attempt to thwart them.
Uncommon Uncommon (2015) Character: Mr. Garcia
Jesus combined diverse people and assorted stories to change the world! Now, He wants to use you! When the students of Rosewood High School lose their theater, music and dance departments due to budgets cuts, they create their own. Struggling to find the right script, music & choreography the students get advice from an uncommon source; the Bible! Each student becomes uniquely influenced as they discover that God takes them personally. Equipped with unique talents, they bond together to prepare the perfect production by exploring the diversity of parables taught in the Bible. Fighting overwhelming challenges, the teens fight against political correctness to defend their privilege to worship, meet and perform. Will months of constant bullying by the establishment defeat the production and dismantle their faith? Armed with expert legal counsel and unexpected help from Christian music's finest, these teens realize what it means to be...UNCOMMON!
Airport 1975 Airport 1975 (1974) Character: Julio
When an in-flight collision incapacitates the pilots of an airplane bound for Los Angeles, stewardess Nancy Pryor is forced to take over the controls. From the ground, her boyfriend Alan Murdock, a retired test pilot, tries to talk her through piloting and landing the 747 aircraft. Worse yet, the anxious passengers — among which are a noisy nun and a cranky man — are aggravating the already tense atmosphere.
I Love Liberty I Love Liberty (1982) Character: Self
An all-star variety special saluting America.
The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission (1988) Character: Carmine D'Agostino
A renegade team of World War II soldiers. This time, one of the 12 is a woman and, with a Nazi spy within their midst, they're up against German wartime geniuses out to establish a Fourth Reich.
Earth Angel Earth Angel (1991) Character: Duke
When a prom queen dies in 1962, her only means of entering Heaven is by returning to 1990 earth, to assist friends from her youth.
Juana la Cubana Juana la Cubana (1994) Character: N/A
The beautiful nightclub singer/dancer Juana the Cuban moonlights as freedom fighter “Commander Zeta”, joining forces with the C.I.A. to overthrow the brutal regime of a military dictator (played by Erik Estrada) who plans to unleash bacteriological warfare on the U.S.A.
Hour of the Assassin Hour of the Assassin (1987) Character: Martin Fierro
Fiero is hired to assassinate the newly-elected civilian president of San Pedro. His employers are a group of generals, threatened by the liberal sympathies of the new president-elect. The generals, having killed Fiero's father years ago, trick Fiero into thinking he is working for the leftist People's Party. Meanwhile, a CIA agent is sent stop to the assassination. It's a race against time as the agent must stop the HOUR OF THE ASSASSIN.
Where Is Parsifal? Where Is Parsifal? (1984) Character: Henry Board II
Tucked away in his castle, a hypochondriac inventor plays generous host to a revolving cast of wacky guests. But to pay off his mounting debts, he must sell either a powerful businessman or a rich gypsy on his latest creation: a laser skywriter.
The Cross and the Switchblade The Cross and the Switchblade (1970) Character: Nicky Cruz
David Wilkerson's first five years in New York City, where he ministered to disillusioned youth, encouraging them to turn away from the drugs and gang violence they were involved with.
A Show of Force A Show of Force (1990) Character: Machado
In this thriller, television reporter Kate Ryan de Meléndez investigates the death of two radical Puerto Rican activists, whom she begins to believe may have been framed and murdered by undercover American agents.
Destroying America Destroying America (2001) Character: Self
Five years in the making, with a cast of thousands, Destroying America comes on the heels of the best selling skateboard video of all time, The End. A film this dangerous hasn't been seen since Cannonball Run 2. Heath Kirchart and Jeremy Klein are two skateboarders just out to have a good time in a race across the good old US of A. Rescued after a near death skateboarding accident, the two show off their amazing ability to cause destruction while a sinister cop, with an agenda of his own, tires to bring them down. The top notch story, an all-star cast (Eric Estrada, Tony Hawk, Ming Tran), and a special guest appearance by the Hook-Ups Destruction Van, makes Destroying America this year's hottest movie.
Colpi di luce Colpi di luce (1985) Character: Inspector Ronn Warren
A policeman saves San Francisco from a mad scientist holding it hostage with a laser gun.
Twisted Justice Twisted Justice (1990) Character: Commander Gage
In the Los Angeles of the future, police are forbidden to carry weapons and must use stun guns instead. A maverick detective ignores those restrictions in his pursuit of "The Bullseye Murderer," a psychotic rapist who takes a new drug called "Umbra" that gives him superhuman strength and intelligence.
Alien Seed Alien Seed (1989) Character: Dr. Stone
An alien impregnates an Earth woman so she can deliver an alien "messiah" that will rule the world. A newspaper reporter finds out what's going on and sets out to stop it.
King Cobra King Cobra (1999) Character: Bernie Alvarez
30 feet of pure terror is the result of an experimental drug used in a biochemical lab and this mutated nightmare is pure evil! Half-African cobra and half-diamondback, he's 30 feet long with a giant appetite for terror.
Do or Die Do or Die (1991) Character: Richard 'Rico' Estevez
Asian crime boss Kaneshiro captures two voluptuous undercover federal agents, Donna and Nicole. But instead of liquidating them, he gives the busty duo a head start in a deadly cat-and-mouse game involving six other assassin teams. The heated action takes them from Hawaii to Las Vegas and Louisiana.
Chrome and Hot Leather Chrome and Hot Leather (1971) Character: (uncredited)
A Green Beret returns home from the Vietnam war to find that a gang of murderous bikers has killed his fiancee. He calls on several of his Green Beret buddies to come and help him take revenge on the gang.
The Bay City Rollers Meet the Saturday Superstars The Bay City Rollers Meet the Saturday Superstars (1978) Character: Self
Fall preview special highlighted by original comedy skits and musical performances by the Bay City Rollers and others.
Battle of the 80s Supercars with David Hasselhoff Battle of the 80s Supercars with David Hasselhoff (2019) Character: Self - Host
In this two-hour special, “Knight Rider” star David Hasselhoff sets out to prove how the iconic 80s KITT car inspired and revolutionized the car industry for years to come. Hasselhoff will pull back the curtain, meet the mavericks, and get behind the wheel of some of the wildest cars out there.
CHiPs CHiPs (2017) Character: Paramedic
The adventures of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers as they make their rounds on the freeways of Los Angeles.
Picture Perfect Mysteries: Dead Over Diamonds Picture Perfect Mysteries: Dead Over Diamonds (2020) Character: Uncle Acosta
Photographer Allie and Detective Sam's investigation into a priceless stolen necklace leads to danger and an unexpected death.
2Survive 2Survive (2015) Character: Himself
A desert survival reality show goes horribly wrong.
Spirits Spirits (1990) Character: Father Anthony Vicci
A priest, trying to regain his standing in the church after "falling" and sleeping with a woman, teams with a group of ESP experts to investigate a haunted house. It doesn't help that one of the experts is a beautiful young woman.
Highway Highway (2012) Character: Sanchez
Two brothers embark on a journey in search of a mythical highway in Kentucky, which they believe will lead them to "marijuana nirvana."
Caged Fury Caged Fury (1990) Character: Victor
Kat arrives in Los Angeles to audition for movies. However, after meeting a sleazy producer, she and her new friend find themselves in a women's prison run by sadistic guards and a lesbian warden.
Cool Cat Saves the Kids Cool Cat Saves the Kids (2015) Character: Self
Cool Cat is the coolest cat in town. All the kids love him. Except for the bully Butch, who hates Cool Cat for his coolness. He terrorizes Cool Cat, his friends and family with threats, taunting, and the internet. Can Cool Cat face his fears and defeat the bully Derrick?
The Making of Captain EO The Making of Captain EO (1986) Character: Self
Documentary of the making of Michael Jackson's Captain EO film for the Disney theme parks.
The Naked Truth The Naked Truth (1992) Character: Gonzales
Two friends, both named Frank, accidentally obtain a suitcase at the airport. It contains incriminating evidence against a mafia boss, who sends his Terminator-like lackie to find them. The Franks hide by impersonating make-up women for a beauty pageant. While in drag, the mafioso falls in love with one of the Franks.
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) Character: Erik Estrada
An LA detective is murdered because she has microfilm with the recipe to make cocaine cookies. Two cops partner to find and stop the fiends before they can dope the nation by distributing their wares via the 'Wilderness Girls' cookie drive.
The 87th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade The 87th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (2018) Character: N/A
The Hollywood Christmas Parade takes place annually on the Sunday after Thanksgiving in Los Angeles, California.
Fire! Fire! (1977) Character: Frank
The sheer terror and unearthly beauty of a raging forest fire is breathlessly captured in this compelling Irwin Allen production boasting a big-name cast and enough blazing special effects to turn night into day. Involved are a lumber mill owner (Ernest Borgnine), the widowed operator of a forest lodge (Vera Miles), a teacher on a class outing (Donna Mills), a country doctor (Lloyd Nolan), a couple (Patty Duke Astin and Alex Cord) whose shaky marriage is healed when battling the blaze brings out their better natures, and escaping convicts (Neville Brand and Erik Estrada) who use the conflagration to cover their tracks. Like Allen’s crowd-pleasers The Poseidon Adventure and The Towering Inferno, Fire sizzles with suspense and excitement. Turn up the heat!
Il Pentito Il Pentito (1985) Character: Lercara
A judge on crusade to take down the Italian Mafia uses a gangster turned state's witness (a so-called "repenter") and a New York banker to do it. But things aren't quite what they seem.
El Americano: The Movie El Americano: The Movie (2016) Character: Agent Ponch
Cuco, a mexican parrot, goes on an adventure from Mexico to Hollywood in order to get help from El Americano, a famous superhero from TV, against an evil band of birds trying to take control of his family’s beloved circus.
The Last Riders The Last Riders (1992) Character: Johnny
When his family is murdered, Johnny gets revenge on his former biker gang, The Slaves, and the police who lied to the gang about Johnny selling them out to the authorities.
Magic with the Stars Magic with the Stars (1982) Character: N/A
Hollywood celebrities assist magicians in a program of magic and illusion.



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