Freddie Prinze

American actor and comedian (1954–1977)

Freddie James Prinze (born Frederick Karl Pruetzel; June 22-1954 - January 29, 1977) was an American stand-up comedian and actor.

Freddie Prinze
Prinze in 1975
Birth nameFrederick Karl Pruetzel
Born(1954-06-22)June 22, 1954
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 29, 1977(1977-01-29) (aged 22)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
MediumStand-up, television
Years active1973–1977
GenresObservational comedy, blue comedy, deadpan, satire
Subject(s)Latin American culture, recreational drug use, everyday life
Spouse
Katherine Cochran (m. 1975)
Partner(s)Pam Grier[1] (1973–1975)
ChildrenFreddie Prinze Jr.
Notable works and rolesFrancisco "Chico" Rodriguez – Chico and the Man

Early life change

Prinze was born in New York City to Edward Karl Pruetzel and Aurea Elana Ruiz. His father was German and his mother was Puerto Rican.

Personal life change

Prinze married Kathy Barber and had a son, Freddie Prinze, Jr., in 1976.

References change

  1. "(Vibe Magazine) Freddie Prinze". Google Books. February 1998. Retrieved 2018-06-11.[permanent dead link]

Other websites change

Freddie Prinze on IMDb