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Larry Wilcox (born August 8, 1947) is an American actor, best known for his role as Officer Jonathan "Jon" Baker in CHiPs, an American television series. Wilcox was born San Diego, California. He was one of four children: when he was a baby, his parents divorced. He lived with his grandfather in Wyoming. Then when his father died, his mother worked as a secretary to provide for the family. After he graduated from High School and did different jobs including acting, Wilcox joined the Marines in May 1967 and served 13 months in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive. He was honorably discharged... MORE

Larry Wilcox (born August 8, 1947) is an American actor, best known for his role as Officer Jonathan "Jon" Baker in CHiPs, an American television series. Wilcox was born San Diego, California. He was one of four children: when he was a baby, his parents divorced. He lived with his grandfather in Wyoming. Then when his father died, his mother worked as a secretary to provide for the family. After he graduated from High School and did different jobs including acting, Wilcox joined the Marines in May 1967 and served 13 months in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant in 1973. Before his big fame, Wilcox attended Cal State Northridge where he earned a degree. Then it was on to the 1976 film The Last Hard Men, TV appearances, commercials, and the TV show CHiPs. As an accomplished motorcycle rider, horseman, race car driver, and jet skier, Wilcox did many of his own stunts on the show. Unlike his co-star, Erik Estrada (who played "Ponch"), Wilcox never suffered any major injuries. By the 1979–80 season, he made $25,000 per episode (the same amount as Estrada). During his time on CHiPs, Wilcox appeared on the cover of TV Guide three LESS