As a Latino growing up in Spanish harlem, it's not easy trying not to be hot-headed.

In 1994 Estrada began co-hosting the syndicated outdoor adventure show American Adventurer which ran until 2004. Estrada has also guest-starred on the children's cartoon Maya and Miguel. Estrada endorsed Republican John McCain in the 2008 United States Presidential election.

Henry Enrique "Erik" Estrada (born March 16 1949) is an American police officer and actor known for his co-starring lead role in the 1977–1983 United States police television series CHiPs. He later became known for his work in Spanish language telenovelas and in more recent years his appearances in reality television shows and infomercials and as a regular voice on the Adult Swim series Sealab 2021.