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. He is also a Marine veteran, race car driver, and accomplished motorcycle rider. All of his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it is today.
How rich is Larry Wilcox? As of mid-2016, sources estimate a net worth that is at $1.5 million, mostly earned through a successful career in acting. He has formed his own production company, and done some production work as well. He’s also made several guest appearances and cameos, all of which have ensured the position of his wealth.
Larry Wilcox Net Worth $1.5 million
Wilcox attended Rawlins High School, and after matriculating tried his hand at various jobs including acting. In 1967, he joined the US Marines and served for 13 months in Vietnam during one of the largest military campaigns called the Tet Offensive. In 1973, he was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Afterwards, he went on to finish his studies at Cal State Northridge.
One of his first roles as an actor came as a guest appearance in 1971’s “Room 222”. He then appeared in an episode of “The Streets of Francisco” before starring in “Lassie”. He continued making regular appearances in television shows such as “Cannon”, “Hawaii Five-O”, and “Police Story”, and becoming part of the film “The Last Hard Men”. He also made various commercials during this period.
In 1977, Larry was cast to become part of the action series “CHiPs” which was about California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers. During his time with the show he performed a lot of his own stunts, but never suffered any major injuries. During the peak of the popularity of the show, Larry was said to be making $250,000 per episode which significantly boosted his net worth, and along with co-star Erik Estrada, he appeared on the cover of TV Guide three times. In 1978, rumors started circulating on how the two co-stars were not on good terms with each other, but Wilcox told the press that it was just exaggerated. However, after the show’s run, the cast members would reunite during the show’s 35th anniversary though Erik Estrada did not show up.
After “CHiPs”, Larry started his own production company entitled Wilcox Productions and it would be responsible for producing “The Ray Bradbury Theatre”, “The Yorkshire Ripper” and “The Wolfman Jack Story”. During this time he was involved in directing, as well as continuing to act. He also started to branch out and work with other distribution companies, becoming the executive producer of “Death of a Playmate: The Dorothy Stratten Story”. He also appeared in “The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission” before reuniting with Estrada in “National Lampoon’s Loaded Weapon 1”, and then reprising his role of Jon Baker in “CHiPs ‘99”, and would later do a cameo in an episode of “30 Rock”. For his personal life, it is known that Larry married Judy Vagner in 1969 and they had two children together but divorced in 1978. His second marriage was to Hannie Strasser in 1980 and they had a daughter but divorced in 1982. In 1986, he married Marlene Harmon who was part of the 1980 Olympic heptathlon team. They have two sons, and currently reside in the San Fernando Valley.
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CHiPs
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I have learned a great deal in my life, and DeMolay helped me to learn that character and integrity should be cornerstones in your life. As a Senior DeMolay, as a father, the best advice I could ever give would be to take the high road in life, and you will be able to build trusting relationships.
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Family is very important to me because that is the footprint we perpetuate. That is, the ripple in the water when the rock first impacts the pool and it is those waves, that energy that one produces, that determines our direction.
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I feel so lucky I was able to ride the merry-go-round that most people dream about but never get the opportunity. If they do, it is later in life and is sometimes construed as a poor and untimely reflection of one's choices. The film business was a great lesson in business combat and what it takes to survive.
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I'm the kind of person who just likes to participate creatively regardless of the credit.
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Spending most of his time in a ranch in San Fernando Valley, CA. Runs from there his company UC HUB Group, Inc. (their corporative offices are in Las Vegas) and enjoys the company of his wife and sons. [August 2006]
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Sentenced, in a Ft. Lauderdale, Florida courtroom on January 28, 2011, to three years probation for conspiring to commit securities fraud.
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Member of DeMolay in Rawlins, Wyoming, where he served as Master Councilor of Rawlins Chapter.
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In February 1999, founded the UC HUB Group, Inc. UC HUB delivers solutions for communications needs, including connectivity, content, and commerce. UC HUB's vision of an interconnected Digital Community, where all can benefit from the enhanced quality of life offered by the applications, products, and services available to each digital citizen, drives the company towards the future and influences all of the company's corporate decisions. This successful company has its corporative offices in Las Vegas. Larry Wilcox is the company's Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Director.
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His only sister (he had two other brothers) was slain in front of her three children and her own mother in Wyoming. Her husband was accused of the murder but acquitted in a celebrated trial. He was subsequently killed in a barroom brawl.
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He produced, directed, written, and starred in a children's video called The Little CHP (1995), which tells the story of two little boys who dream of becoming CHP motor officers.
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Rumors of friction began to surface between Larry and co-star Erik Estrada late in the 1978-1979 season on the "CHiPS" set. When Erik Estrada married late in 1979, Wilcox was not invited. Larry married his second wife four months later and returned the compliment. Estrada's serious motorcycle injury at the beginning of the 1979-1980 season did not repair the relationship. Time, however, has seemed to heal all wounds and they have kept in touch occasionally in recent years.
Larry's two oldest children from his marriage to Judy Vagner are Derek Wilcox and Heidi Wilcox. Daughter Wendy Wilcox is from his marriage to second wife Hannie Strasser. His two youngest children, Ryan and Chad, were born to him and his current wife Marlene Harmon, who was once a member of the 1980 Olympic Heptathalon Team.
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Was a contender for the role of James "Sonny" Crockett on Miami Vice (1984), but lost the part to Don Johnson.
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Served in the U.S. Marines for three years including 13 months in Vietnam. Honorably Discharged as SSgt.
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He has a total of five children from his 3 marriages.
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Graduated from Rawlins High School, Rawlins WY
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Beyond Legend Johnny Kakota
2018
announced
Carl
A Tale of Two Sillies
2016
post-production
Police 1
Forgiven This Gun4hire
2017
Six Gun Sam
94 Feet
2016
Bob Freeman
30 Rock
2009
TV Series
Larry Wilcox
The Thundering 8th
2000
Capt. 'Papa Bear' Wilson
CHiPs '99
1998
TV Movie
Captain Jon Baker
Profiler
1998
TV Series
Deputy Clark
Pacific Blue
1997
TV Series
Nate Calley
Cops n Roberts
1995
The Little CHP
1995
Officer Jon Baker
ABC Afterschool Specials
1994
TV Series
Howard Cooper
FBI: The Untold Stories
1993
TV Series
Bob Jones
Loaded Weapon 1
1993
Larry Wilcox
Murder, She Wrote
1986-1992
TV Series
Floyd Bigelow / Dave Hastings / Boone Talbot / ...
MacGyver
1991
TV Series
Minton
Mission Manila
1990
Web
Rich Men, Single Women
1990
TV Movie
Mark
Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace
1988
TV Movie
Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Parks
Adderly
1987
TV Series
Jeff
Matlock
1987
TV Series
Lester Matthews
The New Mike Hammer
1987
TV Series
Sonny Timmons
The Love Boat
1980-1986
TV Series
Larry Davis / Wayne Dobson
The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission
1985
TV Movie
Tommy Wells
Hotel
1984
TV Series
Phil Lawrence / Brad Koburg
Hardcastle and McCormick
1984
TV Series
E.J. Corlette
Fantasy Island
1984
TV Series
Christopher Marshall
Deadly Lessons
1983
TV Movie
Det. Russ Kemper
CHiPs
1977-1982
TV Series
Officer Jon Baker
The Love Tapes
1980
TV Movie
Marty (uncredited)
3-2-1 Contact
1980
TV Series
Jon Baker
The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang
1979
TV Movie
Emmet Dalton
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
1973-1978
TV Series
Beech Carter / Phil Wilcox
Trail of Danger
1978
TV Movie
Beech Carter
Relentless
1977
TV Movie
Buck
M*A*S*H
1977
TV Series
Corporal Mulligan
The Last Hard Men
1976
Shelby
The Streets of San Francisco
1973-1976
TV Series
George Morgan
Sky Heist
1975
TV Movie
Deputy Jim Schiller
Death Stalk
1975
TV Movie
Roy 'Jody' Joad
Lucas Tanner
1975
TV Series
Chuck Grainger
Hawaii Five-O
1974
TV Series
Mike
Sorority Kill
1974
TV Movie
But Jack Was a Good Driver
1974
Short
Matt
Police Story
1973
TV Series
Freddie Archer
The Partridge Family
1973
TV Series
Feder
The Girl Most Likely to...
1973
TV Movie
Moose Myers
Cannon
1973
TV Series
Tressider
Lassie
1971-1973
TV Series
Dale Mitchell / Dale / Dale Holden
Room 222
1971-1973
TV Series
Bruno / Denny
The Great American Beauty Contest
1973
TV Movie
Joe Bunch
The Man and the City
1971
TV Series
Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones
1971
TV Movie
Charlie Saunders
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
94 Feet
2016
executive producer
Cowboys and Heroes
2015
TV Series producer - 1 episode
CHiPs '99
1998
TV Movie producer
The Ray Bradbury Theater
1985-1992
TV Series executive producer - 64 episodes
Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story
1981
TV Movie executive producer
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Cowboys and Heroes
2015
TV Series 1 episode
The Little CHP
1995
CHiPs
1979-1980
TV Series 2 episodes
Location Management
Title
Year
Status
Character
CHiPs
1983
TV Series location manager - 1 episode
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Ask BonBon Show
2015
TV Series
Himself
Entertainment Tonight
2014
TV Series
Himself - CHiPs / Himself - Chips
Whatever Happened To?
2008
TV Series
Himself
The 3rd Annual TV Land Awards
2005
TV Special
Himself
E! True Hollywood Story
1999
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Daily Show
1998
TV Series
Himself
Vicki!
1992
TV Series
Himself
Tom Cottle: Up Close
1982
TV Series
Himself
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Frank Capra
1982
TV Special documentary
Himself (uncredited)
The 34th Annual Directors Guild Awards
1982
TV Special
Himself
Bob Hope's All-Star Look at TV's Prime Time Wars
1980
Himself
The Mike Douglas Show
1979-1980
TV Series
Himself - Co-Host / Himself - Actor
Battle of the Network Stars VIII
1980
TV Special
Himself - NBC Team
The Alan Hamel Show
1980
TV Series
Himself
The Merv Griffin Show
1979
TV Series
Himself
Battle of the Network Stars VI
1979
TV Special
Himself - NBC Team
Dinah!
1979
TV Series
Himself
Everyday
1979
TV Series
Himself
The Hollywood Squares
1978
TV Series
Guest Appearance
Battle of the Network Stars IV
1978
TV Special
Himself - NBC Team
Battle of the Network Stars III
1977
TV Special
Himself - NBC Team
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Entertainment Tonight
2014
TV Series
Himself - CHiPs
E! True Hollywood Story
2001
TV Series documentary
Himself
CHiPs
1979
TV Series
Officer Jon Baker
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1993
CableACE
CableACE Awards
Dramatic Series
The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1989
ACE
CableACE Awards
Dramatic Series
The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985)
1987
ACE
CableACE Awards
Dramatic Series
The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985)
1985
ACE
CableACE Awards
Dramatic Series
The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985)
Known for movies
CHiPs (1977-1983) as Officer Jon Baker
The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985-1992) as Producer
Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story (1981) as Producer
The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission (1985) as Tommy Wells