Lew Saunders

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

Lew Saunders
BornOctober 6
OccupationFilm and television actor
Years active1975–1998

Saunders made an appearance in football for which he played for the Atlanta Falcons.[3] He began his career in 1975, where 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, such as, Cocktail, Terror Among Us and Demonoid (as "Sergeant Leo Matson").[4] Saunders played the role of "Officer Gene Fritz" in the first-two seasons in the new NBC crime drama television series CHiPs from 1977 to 1979.[2] He only appeared in the third season for one episode.[2] Saunders retired his career in 1998, last appearing in the drama television film The Rat Pack, where he played the role of "Big John".

References
  1. "Jet (Vol. 59, No. 4)". Jet : 2004. Johnson Publishing Company: 41. October 9, 1980. ISSN 0021-5996 – via Google Books.
  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.
  4. DuVal, Gary (July 29, 2002). The Nevada Filmography: Nearly 600 Works Made in the State, 1897 Through 2000. McFarland. p. 50. ISBN 9780786412716 – via Google Books.
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