Chips actor erik estrada criticizes chips movie reboot. Chips gave us one of the first positive vietnamvet portrayals. If you cant make one of the rare personal appearances that larry and erik are making together this spring, heres your chance to get their autographs. Michael pena says an rrated chips movie has been greenlit, and hes now preparing for the role. This is an 8x10 full color photo that will be personally signed by both larry and his chips costar erik estrada. Born on 8th august, 1947 in san diego, california, he is famous for officer jon baker on chips. Larry wilcox full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Apr 03, 2017 what happened to larry wilcox, and why share this. Larry wilcox holds a saa quickdraw model as mike shelby in the last hard men. Larry wilcox is an american actor best known for his role as california highway patrol officer jonathan jon baker in television series chips 19771983. Larry wilcox can be seen using the following weapons in the following films and television series.
Wilcoxs first important tv assignment was the role of ranchhand dale mitchell in the 197274 episodes of lassie. Dax shepard will write the script, direct and play jon baker, and michael pena will play frank poncherello. If you see the recently released movie chips, you might notice someone is missing. Jan 28, 2011 larry wilcox, chips actor, gets probation on fraud charge. Both jon and ponch have grown up and miss being partners but they also get. Chips star larry wilcox charged with securities fraud tv. Mar 22, 2017 larry wilcox, who rode his motorcycle to everlasting fame in the old chips show, said that for now, hell give the benefit of the doubt to chips, the movie based loosely on the series that. He made a shortlived return with erik estrada in the 1998 television movie, chips 99. One original chips star has some blunt thoughts about the new movie. Larry wilcox wikimili, the free encyclopedia wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Autographedsigned picture of erik estrada and larry wilcox at nashville comicon 2015. Estrada and wilcox are not listed as part of the cast of the new movie, which also stars vincent donofrio, isiah whitlock, jr.
The chips movie looks like dumb and dumber on motorcycles. Wilcox said he used to own the movie rights to chips, but ultimately sold them in hopes of. This is a great movie for a reunion with the chips team and adding new faces to the mix of characters. Its recording time media presents during their chips reunion panel at toyxpo 2018, an audience member asked what they thought of the. This image is from chips and features erik estrada as officer francis llewellyn ponch poncherello and larry wilcox as officer jon baker available in multiple sizes. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. There are those who believe that in show business, its easier to be unreasonably famous for a year than it is to be merely successful for thirty. In the new chips, dax shepard who both wrote and directed the film portrays jon, and. Chips tv star erik estrada now says he loves the new chips movie, larry wilcox not so much. Wilcox best known for his role as california highway patrol officer jonathan jon baker in the television series chips. Jan 28, 2011 larry wilcox, the actor who starred alongside erik estrada in the 1970s tv series chips, got off easy in a fort lauderdale courtroom friday for pleading guilty to a securities fraud conviction.
Mar 23, 2017 larry wilcox, onehalf of the original chips duo, isnt too ecstatic for the iconic tv shows bigscreen reboot. The hollywood reporter is reporting that the chips movie is back in production with a new cast. Apr 05, 2017 what happened to larry wilcox, and why isnt he in the new chips movie. We missed you at the chips premiere and youre also absent from the movie, in which your former costar erik estrada has a cameo.
Larry wilcox, the actor who starred alongside erik estrada in the 1970s tv series chips, got off easy in a fort lauderdale courtroom friday for pleading guilty to a securities fraud conviction. Larry wilcox, actor from chips, gets three years probation. Larry wilcox played officer jon baker during five of the six seasons of. Usmc throughout the show, baker would occasionally mention his service in vietnam, including during a thirdseason episode where he and ponch had to skydive in order to catch drug smugglers in the act. His sister was tragically murdered by her husband in front of her mother and their.
Larry married his second wife four months later and returned the compliment. Director and star dax shepard gives an update on his chips remake, calling it a very adult movie with plenty of sexual humor. Chips star larry wilcox reveals why hes not in the reboot. One half of the chips tv series iconic duo doesnt show up in the big screen reboot and now hes revealing why. In 1982, wilcox left chips and formed his own production company. Larry wilcox grew up in rawlins, wyoming, with three siblings and raised by a single parent his mother. Larry wilcox, chips actor, gets probation on fraud charge. On thursday, the original tv series star larry wilcox took. Larry wilcox, best known for his role as officer jon baker on chips, was charged thursday with securities fraud by the securities and exchange commission. Check out this behind the scene look at bad boys for life read more. I was never a fan of the show, but it does have an awesome theme song.
The trailer for the chips reboot dropped wednesday night, but not everyone is excited about it. He graduated and then went to the university of wyoming and studied premed and then transferred to cal state university northridge in southern california. One original chips star has some blunt thoughts about the. Larry wilcox has seen show business from all sides as an actor, producer, writer and director. On thursday, the original tv series star larry wilcox took to social media to share that he hates.
Larry wilcox is an american actor, best known for his role in television series, chips as california highway patrol officer, jonathan jon baker. Larry wilcox chips in police uniform mini poster stunning inch color photograph of larry wilcox as officer jon baker in chips. Aug 26, 2018 its recording time media presents during their chips reunion panel at toyxpo 2018, an audience member asked what they thought of the 2017 chips movie. Larry wilcox born august 8, 1947 is an american actor best known for his role as california highway patrol officer later captain jonathan jon baker in television series chips, which ran from 1977 to 1983. What happened to larry wilcox, and why isnt he in the new chips movie. Larry wilcox and erik estrada hate the 2017 chips movie. The golden globenominated series ran for 9 episodes from 1977 to 1983 plus one 1998 tv movie, chips 99. Chips is rrated and loaded with nudity, first photo revealed. For a limited time youll be able to order an autographed photo from us. Larry wilcox gets candid about why he isnt in the new chips movie. Original chips star larry wilcox isnt interested in riding to his local movie theater this weekend to watch the raunchy, rrated adaptation dax shepard wrote, directed and stars in.
Larry dee wilcox was born on 8 august 1947, in san diego, california, usa, and is an actor best known for being a part of the television series chips as officer jonathan jon baker. Ive been real candid about the new movie, wilcox said. He is also a marine veteran, race car driver, and accomplished motorcycle rider. Mar 21, 2017 chips tv star erik estrada now says he loves the new chips movie, larry wilcox not so much. Open the article in order to know more facts about larry wilcox s bio, age, net.
But he has remained critical toward the guntoting, sexobsessed new version. Its recording time media presents during their chips reunion panel at toyxpo 2018, an audience member asked what they thought of the 2017 chips movie. Larry wilcox chips television photo 20 x 25 cm yeah yeah i know estrada was the main man, but i was always more of a larry wilcox kid. Chips star larry wilcox charged with securities fraud tv guide. Estrada previously played a small role as the pilot of a f4f wildcat in the movie midway. Chips featured two california highway patrol officers, jon baker and francis llewellyn ponch poncherello, as played by larry wilcox and erik estrada, respectively. What happened to larry wilcox, and why isnt he in the new. Remember, i did not forget the rest of todays issue. Furthermore, he is also a decorated marine veteran, accomplished motorcycle rider, race car driver, bonneville salt flats land speed record holder, and private pilot. Larry wilcox left and erik estrada in chips everett wilcox said he used to own the movie rights to chips, but ultimately sold them in hopes of doing a new series. Way to go warner bros just ruined the brand of chips and of the calif highway patrol. Chips star larry wilcox already gives chips film trailer. Larry wilcox, onehalf of the original chips duo, isnt too ecstatic for the iconic tv shows bigscreen reboot.
Larry wilcox, who rode his motorcycle to everlasting fame in the old chips show, said that for now, hell give the benefit of the doubt to chips, the movie based loosely on the series that. Born in california, actor larry wilcox was raised and educated in wyoming. Larry wilcox has been in 2 onscreen matchups, including claudia christian in murder, she wrote 1984 and cassie yates in murder, she wrote 1984. Larry wilcox returns as straightarrow officer jon baker and erik estrada reprises his role as freespirited frank ponch poncherello in this 15year reunion that adds a. Jan 12, 2017 the trailer for the chips reboot dropped wednesday night, but not everyone is excited about it. Although he hasnt seen the movie yet, wilcox, who starred with erik. Larry wilcox who portrayed california highway patrolman jon baker in the 19771983. Chips gave us one of the first positive vietnamvet. Rumors of friction began to surface between larry and costar erik estrada late in the 19781979 season on the chips set.
The project began as a personal film that dax shepard wanted to do. Larry wilcox internet movie firearms database guns in. I thought, wow this is like soft porn, dumb and dumber on motorcycles, said wilcox. Larry wilcox has been in 2 onscreen matchups, including claudia christian in murder, she wrote 1984 and. When erik estrada married late in 1979, wilcox was not invited. Larry wilcox is an american actor who is best known for his role in television series chips as california highway patrol officer, jonathan jon baker. Bad boys for life, sonic the hedgehog and april fools day movies. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Wilcox was executive producer of the tv movie death of a.
Upcoming, new, and past larry wilcox movies, tv shows, tv movies, appearances, specials, and more plus, a biography, news, awards, and nominations. Larry wilcox born august 8, 1947 is an american actor best known for his role as california highway patrol officer later captain jonathan jon baker in television series chips, which ran from 1977 to 1983 a vietnam veteran. Erik estrada shares online criticism of the upcoming chips movie reboot, while his former costar larry wilcox also. Everyones favorite motorcycle cops are back on patrol as chips has been made into an rrated action comedy. So if larry wilcox was the sacrificial lamb to keep erik estrada on one more year, so be it. Mar 24, 2017 larry wilcox left and erik estrada in chips everett wilcox said he used to own the movie rights to chips, but ultimately sold them in hopes of doing a new series. Wilcox got into acting after serving in the marine corps for three years, reaching the rank of sergeant and serving for months in vietnam as an artilleryman. May 29, 2018 chips star larry wilcox was a marine artilleryman who served in vietnam. Wilcox, 69, does not appear in chips and has not seen the film. What happened to larry wilcox, and why isnt he in the new chips. But theres not so much interstate that california highway patrolmen ponch and jon cant cover it when they again go wherever the rubber meets the road in chips 99.
Wilcox s first important tv assignment was the role of ranchhand dale mitchell in the 197274 episodes of lassie. Actor larry wilcox is best known as the tall, blond, handsome guy who portrayed california highway patrol chp motorcycle officer jon baker alongside erik estrada frank ponch poncherello in the hit tv show chips. Larry wilcox,chips actor, gets probation on fraud charge. Mar 23, 2017 original chips star larry wilcox isnt interested in riding to his local movie theater this weekend to watch the raunchy, rrated adaptation dax shepard wrote, directed and stars in. Dec 23, 2016 director and star dax shepard gives an update on his chips remake, calling it a very adult movie with plenty of sexual humor.