A beloved face from 1970s and ’80s television made a rare public appearance this week, delighting longtime fans. The 84-year-old actor — best known for playing Sgt. Joseph Getraer on CHiPs — was spotted running errands in Los Angeles on Monday.
Though decades removed from his days in a California Highway Patrol uniform, the veteran performer looked lively and energetic as he carried equipment during a stop at Home Depot. Dressed casually in jeans and a lightweight jacket, he appeared far from his on-screen persona alongside former co-stars Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox. At one point, he effortlessly lifted a propane tank into his cart — proving he still has impressive stamina.
That durability may run in the family. His son, Chris Pine, has become one of Hollywood’s most recognizable leading men, thanks to blockbuster roles in films like Star Trek and Hell or High Water.
Yes, the actor in question is Robert Pine. Born Granville Whitelaw Pine in New York City in 1941, he began his career in the 1960s after graduating from Ohio Wesleyan University. Before landing his breakout role on CHiPs, he built an impressive résumé with guest spots on series such as Gunsmoke, Lost in Space, Knight Rider and many others.
Off camera, Pine has enjoyed a lasting marriage to actress Gwynne Gilford since 1969 — a rarity in Hollywood. The couple raised two children, Katherine and Chris, and weathered difficult periods, including financial hardship in the late 1980s.
In recent years, Pine has continued acting, including a role in the Apple TV+ limited series Five Days at Memorial. Chris has frequently praised his father’s resilience and long career, crediting both parents for teaching him humility and perseverance.
With nearly six decades in the industry — and a family legacy that includes actress Anne Gwynne — Robert Pine remains a respected and enduring presence in Hollywood. Even at 84, he’s still moving with the same determination that made him a household name.
