Erik Estrada

Erik Estrada

76 · Born: Mar 16, 1949

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornMar 16, 1949 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Nanette Mirkovich

    ( Sep 20, 1997 to Dec 11, 2025 )
  • Peggy Rowe

    ( Aug 19, 1985 to Sep 1, 1989 )
  • Joyce Miller

    ( Nov 25, 1979 to Jul 1, 1980 )
Parents
  • Carmen Estrada
  • Renildo Estrada
Relatives
  • Joey (Sibling)
  • Carmen (Sibling)

Biography

Erik Estrada, a renowned actor and producer, took his first breath on March 16, 1949, in the bustling metropolis of New York City, New York, USA. Throughout his illustrious career, he has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, with notable roles in iconic television shows such as CHiPs (1977) and films like Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) and Van Wilder (2002).

Estrada's personal life has been marked by a series of romantic unions. His current wife, Nanette Mirkovich, became his partner in love on September 20, 1997. Together, they have welcomed one child into their family. Prior to his union with Nanette, Erik was married to Peggy Rowe and Joyce Miller, both of whom played important roles in his life.

Career

2020
2017
CHIPS
CHIPS as Paramedic
2016
Americano
Americano as Agent Ponch
2015
Uncommon
Uncommon as Mr. Garcia
Virtuous
Virtuous as Jack Evans
2014
One Day: A Musical
One Day: A Musical as YouTuber #1
Planes: Fire & Rescue
Planes: Fire & Rescue as Nick 'Loop'n' Lopez (voice)
2013
Finding Faith
Finding Faith as Sheriff Brown
Templar Nation
Templar Nation as Alfred De Molay
This Is Our Time
This Is Our Time as Mr. Rowley
2012
Highway
Highway as Sanchez
2008
2005
Sealab 2021
Sealab 2021 as Marco (voice)
2004
Border Blues
Border Blues as Morales
1999
King Cobra
King Cobra as Bernie Alvarez
1998
CHiPs '99
CHiPs '99 as Frank 'Ponch' Poncherello
Visions
Visions as Detctive Francisco Moreno
Shattered Dreams
Shattered Dreams as Frederick
1996
Panic in the Skies
Panic in the Skies as Ethan Walker
1995
The Misery Brothers
The Misery Brothers as Erik Estrada
1993
Angel Eyes
Angel Eyes as Johnny Ventura
Loaded Weapon 1
Loaded Weapon 1 as Erik Estrada
1992
The Sounds of Silence
The Sounds of Silence as Lester Maldonado
1991
Gang Justice
Gang Justice as Billy's Father
Do or Die
Do or Die as Richard 'Rico' Estevez
1990
Spirits
Spirits as Father Anthony Vicci
Caged Fury
Caged Fury as Victor
Guns
Guns as Juan Degas / Jack of Diamonds
Twisted Justice
Twisted Justice as Commander Gage
1989
Alien Seed
Alien Seed as Dr. Stone
She Knows Too Much
She Knows Too Much as Jimmy Alvarez
1988
1987
Hour of the Assassin
Hour of the Assassin as Martin Fierro
1985
Light Blast
Light Blast as Inspector Ronn Warren
1984
Where Is Parsifal?
Where Is Parsifal? as Henry Board II
1982
Honeyboy
Honeyboy as Rico "Honeyboy" Ramirez
CHiPs
CHiPs as Frank Poncherello
1977
Fire
Fire as Frank
Demon and the Mummy
Demon and the Mummy as Pepe Torres
Trackdown
Trackdown as Chucho
Midway
Midway as Pilot "Chili Bean" Ramos
Silent Movie
Silent Movie as Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
1974
1972
Parades
Parades as Chicano
1971