Erik Estrada

Actor

Birth Date: March 16, 1949

Age: 74 years old

Birth Place: New York City, New York

Awards

With his dark good looks, bright white teeth and a twinkle in his eyes, Erik Estrada became famous worldwide for his role as "Ponch" on the motorcycle cop drama "CHiPs" (NBC, 1977-1983). More important than the teeth, the hair and the preteen Ponch mania, was the simple fact that Estrada's appeal transcended ethnic lines at a time when Hispanic lead actors were not commonplace. After fading into relative obscurity for a decade or so, he resurfaced as an anti-drug advocate and rode a wave of retro popularity into TV reunions, music video appearances and a regular role on a Spanish daytime soap opera.