Erik Estrada

Erik Estrada
Estrada at Big Lick Comic Con in Roanoke, Virginia in 2026
Born
Henry Enrique Estrada

(1949-03-16) March 16, 1949
Occupations
  • Police officer
  • Actor
  • Producer
Years active1970–present
Spouses
Joyce Miller
(m. 1979; div. 1980)
Peggy Rowe
(m. 1985; div. 1990)
Nanette Mirkovich
(m. 1997)
Children3
Websiteerikestrada.com

Henry Enrique Estrada (born March 16, 1949) is an American actor. He is widely known for his co-starring lead role as California Highway Patrol officer Francis (Frank) Llewelyn "Ponch" Poncherello in the police drama television series CHiPs, which aired from 1977 to 1983. He later became known for his work in Spanish telenovelas, his appearances in reality television shows and infomercials, and as a regular voice on the series Sealab 2021, on Adult Swim.