Eric Pierpoint (born November 18, 1950) is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as George Francisco on Fox Network's Alien Nation. He has appeared on all of the Star Trek spin-offs. He played five characters in the four series from 1993 to 2005.
He is the son of retired CBS news correspondent Robert Pierpoint. As a young boy he attended Kimberly Elementary School in Redlands, California. He dated his future wife, Linda, in high school. He graduated in 1968 from Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland and was on the wrestling team.
Graduated in 1968 from Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland. Was on wrestling team. Dated his future wife, Linda, in high school.
Son of Robert Pierpoint, newsman.
Earned a Master's Degree in Drama from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
Spent a year with the National Players touring company performing classical theater plays all over the country.
