Brodie Greer | |
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Born | Brodie Haldeman Greer October 26, 1949 Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1977–1999 |
Brodie Haldeman Greer (born October 26, 1949) is a former American actor, best known for his role as Officer Barry "Bear" Baricza on CHiPs.
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]
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.