Happy Birthday “Ponch”!

Happy Birthday "Ponch"!
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Actor Erik Estrada At Hollywood Walk Of Fame Ceremonies Unveiling His Star
Actor Erik Estrada, best known for his role as Officer Frank "Ponch" Poncherello in the 1977-1983 television series 'CHiPS,' poses holding his reserve police officer badge with his newly unveiled star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood California April 19, 2007. REUTERS/Fred Prouser (UNITED STATES)

Happy birthday to actor Erik Estrada, who turns 77 today (Monday). Estrada is best known for his role as Officer Frank Poncherello, or “Ponch” on the television cop drama CHiPS. Did you know that Estrada’s earliest acting gig came in a Fritos commercial where he played the “Frito Bandito?”

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