Erik Estrada is an American actor and police officer. He is known for his co-starring lead role as California Highway Patrol Officer Francis "Frank Ponch" Poncherello 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.
History with the Macy's Parade[]
He only made two appearances in the 1979 Parade, riding in an Excalibur Car and in the 1981 Parade on the Cinderella float with Phyllis Diller.