Larry Wilcox

Larry Wilcox is an American actor best known for his role as Officer Jon Baker on CHiPs. Born on August 8, 1947, in San Diego, California, he served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War before pursuing an acting career. 

Other than being a family man, Wilcox serves as an advocate for veterans' rights and spends time flying and setting land speed records. 
 

Early Life and Background

Larry Dee Wilcox was born on August 8, 1947, in San Diego, California. After his parents got divorced, he was raised on his granddad's ranch in Rawlins, Wyoming. This upbringing instilled a very strong work ethic in him because he did various jobs; he got used to the outdoors from an early age.

Wilcox graduated from high school at Rawlins High School, and he joined the University of Wyoming; later, he shifted again to California State University, Northridge. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1967 after entering the draft and served in the Tet Offensive. He was honorably discharged when he attained the rank of sergeant in 1970.

Acting Career

Wilcox began his acting career in the early 1970s by appearing in commercials and guest roles. In 1977, he finally rose to fame when he was cast to play Officer Jon Baker in CHiPs. He starred in the series, doing many of his stunts and, at the peak, commanding a salary of $25,000 per episode.

Alongside CHiPs, Wilcox had guest roles in such series as Lassie, The Love Boat, and Murder, She Wrote. He produced and directed the critically acclaimed series The Ray Bradbury Theater for HBO, which also marked his ability to work well beyond the scope of acting in the entertainment industry.

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Personal Life and Marriages

Wilcox has been married three times. The first and second wives were Judy Vagner, and the next wife was Hannie Strasser, both in 1980. The marriage was only later terminated in divorce.

In the year 1985, he got married to the former Olympic training member of the track, by the name of Marlene Harmon. The couple has two children and Phil Farhad Wilcox has three other children from the other marriages. He is a family man; he even shares most of the family moments on his social media.

Advocacy and Philanthropy

A veteran himself, Wilcox works in the protection of veterans' rights while showing his support for organizations involved in the welfare of such veterans. He draws attention to mental health issues with veterans and makes people realize the necessity of support systems when returning from service.

Hobbies and Interests

Wilcox enjoys a variety of hobbies, including setting eight international land speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats. He is also a licensed pilot and enjoys flying in formation with military pilots.

Additionally, he has a passion for reading, particularly in philosophy and psychology, and is interested in WWII aircraft. His entrepreneurial spirit has led him to engage in various business ventures, including banking solutions in West Africa.

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