Brodie Greer
Brodie Haldeman Greer (born October 26, 1949) is a former American actor, best known for his role as Officer Barry "Bear" Baricza on "CHiPs". Early life. Greer was raised in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California. He studied at Santa Monica Junior College and San Jose State University. At San Jose State, Greer played at safety for the San Jose State Spartans football team from 1969 to 1971. Career. Greer's first major role was on "Days of Our Lives", but his most notable role was Officer Barry "Bear" Baricza on "CHiPs". 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 The Love Boat episode Abby's Maiden Voyage, which aired February 26, 1983. In 2010 Greer went into semi-retirement. Today, Greer coaches volleyball and basketball for the middle and high schools of Carmel California.