Erik Estrada Bio, Wiki, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Children, CHiPs and Movies

Publish date: 2024-04-23

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Erik Estrada Biography

Erik Estrada is an American actor, voice actor as well as a police officer who was born in East Harlem, New York, United States. Currently, he is known for his lead role in the police drama television series titled CHiPs. Erik is also popular for portraying the role of Francis Llewelyn in a 1977 series that was canceled in 1983.

Erik later became known for his work in Spanish-language telenovelas, his appearances in reality television shows and infomercials as well as regular voice on the Adult Swim series Sealab 2021.

Erik Estrada Age

Erik is 71 years old as of 2020, he was born on 16 March 1949, in East Harlem, New York, USA. He celebrates his birthday on March 16 every year and his birth sign is Pisces.

Erik Estrada Height

Erik stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches.

Erik Estrada Weight

Estrada has a weight of 78 kg.

Erik Estrada Education

Estrada studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.

Erik Estrada Family

Estrada was born to Carmen Moreno(mother), a seamstress, and Renildo Estrada(father) in East Harlem, Manhattan, New York. His father and mother are both of Puerto Rican descent. He has two siblings Joey Estrada and Carmen Estrada.

Erik Estrada Wife

Estrada is married to Nanette Mirkovish, a film sound technician. The couple married in 1997. Together, they have one daughter named Francesca Natalia who was born in 2000.

In 1979, he was married to Joyce Miller but later divorced in 1980. He later married Peggy Lynn Rowe, an entertainment executive, songwriter, and producer from 1985 until 1990 when they divorced. They had two sons, Anthony Erik Estrada (born in 1986) and pole-vaulter Brandon Michael-paul Estrada born in 1987.

Erik Estrada Children

Erik has three kids namely;  Anthony Erik Estrada and  Brandon Michael-paul Estrada from his marriage with Peggy Lynn Rowe and Francesca Natalia from his marriage with Nanette Mirkovish.

Erik Estrada Sons

Estrada has two sons known as Brandon Michael-Paul Estrada and Anthony Eric Estrada with his ex-wife Peggy Lynn Rowe.

Erik Estrada Daughter

Estrada is the father of one daughter known as Francesca Natalia. Francesca was born in 2000 to her mother Nanette Mirkovish.

Erik Estrada Net Worth

Estrada has an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor, voice actor as well as a police officer. Through his various sources of income, Estrada has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Erik Estrada Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Erik Estrada.

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Erik Estrada CHiPs

In CHiPs, Erik plays Francis Llewellyn Poncherello also known as Ponch, a graduate of Lehigh Polytechnical High School where he set the school’s all-time record for visits to the principal’s office. His mother is Maria, and he has two brothers Robert and Martin who live in Chicago, and a sister, Patti who lives in New York.

Before joining the CHP, he worked in a garage as a mechanic. He was convinced by his friend Jon, to join CHP. Ponch was commissioned as an officer of the law in the late summer of 1975. He started off in a patrol car before later becoming a motorcycle officer after completing motor school. After one year and a half into his law enforcement career, Ponch was put on probation and as a result, he was assigned as a partner to Jon Baker.

Ponch can sometimes be seen as a hot head. Estrada is also a keen sportsman. He plays racket-ball and was practically raised on basketball watching the Globetrotters. He was even nicknamed ‘High points Ponch’.

Erik Estrada Police Officer

Estrada became a reserve police officer for the Muncie (Indiana) Police Department. From there, he moved to Virginia, where he was an I.C.A.C. (Internet Crimes Against Children) investigator for eight years in Bedford County, Virginia. He was a reserve police officer in St. Anthony, Idaho as of 1 July 2016. In the course of his duties, Estrada has been filmed patrolling on a police motorcycle.

Erik Estrada Idaho

As of 1 July 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.

Erik Estrada House

Estrada resides in California and works as a reserve police officer. We shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Erik Estrada Accident

During the last season, he was filming a scene where he and his partner jump on the motorcycles, and a car is backing down the alley. The cops chase the car.

It was Friday, and they filmed the scene, and Estrada was in his dressing room when they told him there was a hair in the lens, and they had to film again. But the stunt guys had already gone home.

“They put this young driver in the car,” he said. “The guy stops 25 feet too soon … My motorcycle hits the front fender, I go through the windshield, land on the hood and then the bike flips on my back. Boom, a thousand pounds, crushed.”

A helicopter took Estrada to UCLA, after he fractured ribs, punctured both lungs, cracked his jaw, and broke his wrist. “They gave me five days in intensive care and said I had a 50/50 chance of living,” he said. Estrada got out of the hospital and the world is better for it! “I got back on the bike and here I am rolling now,” he said.

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Frequently Asked  Questions About Erik Estrada

Who is Erik Estrada?

Erik Estrada is a famous American voice actor and police officer currently known for his lead role in the police drama television series titled CHiPs. Erik is also popular for portraying the role of Francis Llewelyn in a 1977 series that was canceled in 1983.

How old is Erik Estrada?

Estrada is an American national born on 16 March 1949, in the USA.

How tall is Erik Estrada?

Erik stands at a height of 1.77 m.

Is Erik Estrada Married?

Yes, he is married to his wife named Nanette Mirkovic. Nanette is also an accomplished American actress just like her husband.

How much is Erik Estrada worth?

Erik has an approximate net worth of $4 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Where does Erik Estrada live?

Because of personal reasons, Erik has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Estrada Gay?

No. Erik is not gay. He has been married to Nanette Mirkovish, and they have a daughter.

Is Estrada dead or alive?

He is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Estrada now?

Erik is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry.

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