Lew Saunders

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Lew Saunders
BornOctober 6
Occupation(s)Film and television actor
Years active1975–1998

Lew Saunders (born October 6) [1] is an American film and television actor. He is known for playing Officer Gene Fritz in 28 episodes of the American crime drama television series CHiPs from 1977 to 1979. [2]

Saunders appeared for the Atlanta Falcons football team. [3] He began his acting career in 1975, when he appeared in the police procedural television series Bronk . Saunders guest-starred in television programs including The A-Team , L.A. Law , Riptide , Trapper John, M.D. , Hunter , Hardcastle and McCormick , Murder, She Wrote , Quincy, M.E. , Jake and the Fatman , Dynasty and Matt Houston . He also appeared in the films Cocktail , Terror Among Us and Demonoid (as Sergeant Leo Matson). [4] From 1977 to 1979 Saunders played Officer Gene Fritz in the first two seasons, and one episode of the third, in the NBC crime drama series CHiPs . [2] Saunders retired in 1998, last appearing in the drama television film The Rat Pack , where he played Big John.[ citation needed ]

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  2. 1 2 CHiPs (1977–1983) Episode Guide
  3. "How Actors Play Against Rams: Very Carefully". Sunday News . Lancaster, Pennsylvania. September 25, 1977. p. 95. Retrieved February 19, 2022 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
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