Born on 16th March 1949, Erik Estrada has been blessed with a career that has spanned more than 30 years, and his talent and personality have captured the imagination of audiences worldwide. Although Estrada worked as an actor for years before his first television series, it is for his loveable and dynamic portrayal of Officer Frank Poncherello, affectionately known as "Ponch" in the hit CHiPs, that generations of fans still tune in for another ride. Images of his macho portrayal of "Ponch" are forever embedded in '70s and '80s culture. Erik has had an opportunity to share his great sense of humour with his fans, shooting many cameos on TV and in film. The Popular Culture Society at the University of California, Berkeley, honored him for his lifetime achievements in television and his contribution to pop culture..