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Brodie Greer
Born
Brodie Haldeman Greer

(1949-10-26) October 26, 1949 (age 75)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1977–1999

Brodie Haldeman Greer (born October 26, 1949) is a former American actor, best known for his role as Officer Barry "Bear" Baricza on CHiPs.

Early life

Greer was raised in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles,[1] California. He studied at Santa Monica Junior College[1] and San Jose State University.[1] At San Jose State, Greer played at safety for the San Jose State Spartans football team from 1969 to 1971.[2][3]

Career

Greer's first major role was on Days of Our Lives,[1] but his most notable role was Officer Barry "Bear" Baricza on CHiPs.[1] Greer appeared in 53 episodes between 1977 and 1982, he also reprised his role in the reunion special CHiPs '99.

Greer was a feature player in The Love Boat episode "Abby's Maiden Voyage", which aired February 26, 1983.[4]

In 2010 Greer went into semi-retirement.[1] Today, Greer coaches volleyball and basketball for middle and high schools in Carmel, California.

Filmography

  • CHiPs (1977-1982, TV Series) - Officer Barry Baricza
  • Death Flash (1986) - Carl Sloan
  • Terror Squad (1988) - Capt. Steiner
  • True Blood (1989) - Det. Tony Williams
  • Ministry of Vengeance (1989) - Whiteside's Liaison
  • CHiPs '99 (1998) (TV movie) - Barry 'Bear' Baricza

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Taylor, Dennis L. (September 19, 2015). "From 'CHiPs" to Carmel volleyball coach". Monterey Herald. Archived from the original on September 22, 2015. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  2. ^ "Spartan QB & Broadcaster Dave Ellis (1949 – 2021) - "The Best Human Being"". August 2021.
  3. ^ San Jose State 2020 record book, p. 26.
  4. ^ Courtland, Jerome (1983-02-26), I Like to Be in America/He Ain't Heavy/Abby's Maiden Voyage (Comedy, Drama, Romance), Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, Aaron Spelling Productions, Douglas S. Cramer Company, The Love Boat Company, retrieved 2021-01-16


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