Erik Estrada

Birth Name:

Henry Enrique Estrada

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

In 2000, was named the international face of D․A․R․E․, a campaign for drug awareness and prevention
Nominated for an ALMA Award in 1999 for his role on "C․H․i․P․S '99․"
Participates in multiple charity organizations focused on protecting children, including SafeSurfin․org and 911 Kids
Supports United Way, the American Heart Association and the CHP's 11-99 Foundation, which provides benefits and scholarships to California Highway Patrol family members and funeral expenses for fallen officers
Started to pursue an acting career after performing in his first high school production, which he originally auditioned for to get closer to a girl
Worked in a laundromat to pay his tuition at the American Musical Dramatic Academy in California
Quote: "I met John Wayne and that was a thrill․ I was working next door to him․ He was doing a commercial for Wells Fargo Bank or something․ And I go to meet him․ If he liked you he called you pilgrim․ And that is what he called me: Pilgrim․"
Quote: "[on fame brought on by "CHiPS"] "Having children tops all that․ Having a daughter who is mad about you tops all that․""
Spokesperson for California Highway Patrol's "Carseat Inspection and Installation" program

1980Golden Globe - Best Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
1999ALMA Award - Outstanding Actor in Made-for-Television Movie or Mini-Series:Nominated

Fast Facts