Erik Estrada is an American actor best known for playing Officer Frank "Ponch" Poncherello in Chips.
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Best Known For:The television show CHiPs
Breakthrough:Cast as California Highway Patrol officer Frank 'Ponch' Poncherello in NBC's CHiPs in 1977
10 Quick Facts About Erik Estrada
- Full Name: Erik Estrada
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show CHiPs
- Date of Birth: March 16, 1949
- Age: 77 years old
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Nanette Mirkovich
- Popular As: Erick Estrada
Erik Estrada Age
Erik Estrada is about 77 years old as of 2026. Erik Estrada was born in 1949.
Erik Estrada Height
Erik Estrada stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.
Education
He attended American Musical and Dramatic Academy, where he earned a Certificate in Acting.
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy
- Qualification: Certificate
- Field of Study: Acting
Career & Work
Erik Estrada's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Televisa and NBC.
Organization: Televisa
Role: Actor (Johnny)
Period: 1993–1994
Details: Mexico · Starred in the widely popular telenovela Dos Mujeres, Un Camino.
Organization: NBC
Role: Actor (Officer Frank "Ponch" Poncherello)
Period: 1977–1983
Details: United States · Starred as California Highway Patrol officer Frank Poncherello in the hit action-drama series CHiPs.
Rise to Fame
Erik Estrada rose to prominence for his role on the television show CHiPs.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include CHiPs and Dos Mujeres, Un Camino.
- TV Show: CHiPs (Officer Frank "Ponch" Poncherello, 1977-1983) — Breakout lead role on the classic NBC television series
- TV Show: Dos Mujeres, Un Camino (Johnny, 1993-1994) — Lead role in one of the highest-rated telenovelas in Spanish-language television history
Erik Estrada Family & Relationships
Erik Estrada is married to Nanette Mirkovich. He has 3 children, including Anthony Erik Estrada and Brandon Michael-Paul Estrada.
- Father: Renildo Estrada
- Mother: Carmen Moreno
- Children:
- Anthony Erik Estrada (1989)
- Brandon Michael-Paul Estrada (1990)
- Francesca Natalia Estrada (2000)
Lesser Known Facts
- Estrada became a sworn reserve police officer in Muncie, Indiana, and later in St. Anthony, Idaho.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Erik Estrada
- Popular As: Erick Estrada
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 16, 1949
- Age: 77
- Birthday: March 16
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Renildo Estrada
- Mother: Carmen Moreno
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Nanette Mirkovich
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Larry Wilcox (Co Star • Co-starred as Officer Jon Baker on CHiPs)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/ErikEstrada
