Brodie Haldeman Greer (born October 26, 1949) is a former American

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, best known for his role as Officer Barry "Bear" Baricza on ''

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''.

Early life

Greer was raised in

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, California. He studied at Santa Monica Junior College and

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. At San Jose State, Greer played at

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for the

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team from 1969 to 1971.

Career

Greer's first major role was on ''

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'', but his most notable role was Officer Barry "Bear" Baricza on ''

''. 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

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episode Abby's Maiden Voyage, which aired February 26, 1983. In 2010 Greer went into semi-retirement. Today, Greer coaches volleyball and basketball for middle and high schools in Carmel, California.

Filmography

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'' (1977-1982, TV Series) - Officer Barry Baricza *''Death Flash'' (1986) - Carl Sloan *'' Terror Squad'' (1988) - Capt. Steiner *''

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'' (1989) - Det. Tony Williams *''Ministry of Vengeance'' (1989) - Whiteside's Liaison *'' CHiPs '99 TV movie'' (1998) - Barry 'Bear' Baricza

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* 1949 births Living people Male actors from Santa Monica, California American male television actors San Jose State Spartans football players American football safeties Santa Monica Corsairs football players {{US-tv-actor-1940s-stub