Erik Estrada
ActingAbout Erik Estrada
Henry Enrique "Erik" Estrada (born March 16, 1949) is an American actor, voice actor, and police officer known for his co-starring lead role in the police drama television series CHiPs, which ran from 1977 to 1983. He later became known for his work in Spanish-language telenovelas, his appearances in reality television shows and infomercials and as a regular voice on the Adult Swim series Sealab 2021 as well as the movie Cool Cat Saves The Kids. He is of Puerto Ricon descent. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Erik Estrada Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Erik Estrada reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Erik Estrada's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 20% of Erik Estrada's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The 87th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Erik Estrada Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Erik Estrada's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Erik Estrada has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Picture Perfect Mysteries: Dead Over Diamonds | Uncle Acosta | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Battle of the 80s Supercars with David Hasselhoff | Self - Host | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The 87th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | CHiPs | Paramedic | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Americano | Agent Ponch | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Virtuous | Jack Evans | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | 2Survive | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Uncommon | Mr. Garcia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Planes: Fire & Rescue | Nick 'Loop'n' Lopez (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Templar Nation | Alfred De Molay | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Chupacabra vs. the Alamo | Carlos Seguin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | This Is Our Time | Mr. Rowley | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Finding Faith | Sheriff Brown | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Husband for Hire | Victor | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | National Lampoon's Van Wilder | Erik Estrada | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | We Married Margo | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | King Cobra | Bernie Alvarez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | CHiPs '99 | Frank 'Ponch' Poncherello | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Visions | Detctive Francisco Moreno | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Modern Adventures of Tom Sawyer | Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Panic in the Skies! | Ethan Walker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Juana la Cubana | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Angel Eyes | Johnny Ventura | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 | Erik Estrada | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Last Riders | Johnny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Distortions | Lester Maldonado | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Do or Die | Richard 'Rico' Estevez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Earth Angel | Duke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Guns | Juan Degas / Jack of Diamonds | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Night of the Wilding | Joseph | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | A Show of Force | Machado | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Twisted Justice | Commander Gage | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Caged Fury | Victor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | She Knows Too Much | Jimmy Alvarez | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission | Carmine D'Agostino | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Hour of the Assassin | Martin Fierro | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Making of Captain EO | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Repenter | Lercara | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Light Blast | Inspector Ronn Warren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Fire! | Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Midway | Pilot "Chili Bean" Ramos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Silent Movie | Man in Restaurant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Trackdown | Chucho | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Demon and the Mummy | Pepe Torres | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Quest: The Longest Drive | Santos | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Airport 1975 | Julio | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The New Centurions | Sergio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Parades | Chicano | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Chrome and Hot Leather | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Cross and the Switchblade | Nicky Cruz | Average | Similar → |
Erik Estrada - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Erik Estrada?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Erik Estrada is "The 87th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Erik Estrada acted in?
Erik Estrada has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Erik Estrada?
Other notable films include "She Knows Too Much", "Picture Perfect Mysteries: Dead Over Diamonds", and "Fire!".