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Freddie Prinze (1954–1977)

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Born Frederick Karl Pruetzel to a Puerto Rican mother (Maria) and a Hungarian Jewish father (Karl), Freddie grew up in the Washington Heights section of New York City. As a chubby child, he was often bullied, but was quite creative and bright in his extracurricular activities (he was known to have handmade a ham radio... See full bio »

Born:

Frederick Karl Pruetzel
in New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 22) in Hollywood, California, USA
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1974-1977 Chico and the Man (TV series)
Chico Rodriguez
– Ed Talks to God (1977) … Chico Rodriguez
– Black Tie Blues (1977) … Chico Rodriguez
– Matchmaker, Matchmaker (1977) … Chico Rodriguez
– Chico's Padre (1977) … Chico Rodriguez
– Champs Ain't Chumps (1977) … Chico Rodriguez
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1976 The Million Dollar Rip-Off (TV movie)
Muff Kovak
 
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1976 Chico and the Man (TV series)
– Chico Packs His Bags (1976) (written by)
 
1976 On Location: Freddie Prinze and Friends (TV movie)
 
Show ShowSelf (13 titles)
1976 NBC: The First Fifty Years - A Closer Look (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1976 Smilin' Saturday Morning Special (TV movie)
Himself
 
1976 Dinah! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.209 (1976) … Himself
 
1976 Joys (TV special)
Himself
 
1974-1976 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself / Guest Host
– Episode dated 24 February 1976 (1976) … Himself
– Episode dated 19 January 1976 (1976) … Guest Host
– Episode dated 19 November 1975 (1975) … Himself
– Episode dated 27 August 1975 (1975) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 May 1974 (1974) … Himself
 
1976 The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Muhammad Ali (TV movie)
Himself
 
1976 On Location: Freddie Prinze and Friends (TV movie)
Himself
 
1975 Tony Orlando and Dawn (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.12 (1975) … Himself
 
1975 Cher (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.5 (1975) … Himself
 
1974 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Himself - Co-Host
– Episode dated 1 December 1974 (1974) … Himself - Co-Host
 
1974 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Guest Appearance
– Episode dated 2 September 1974 (1974) … Guest Appearance
– Episode dated 1 July 1974 (1974) … Guest Appearance
 
1974 The Dean Martin Comedy World (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 4 July 1974 (1974) … Himself
– Episode dated 13 June 1974 (1974) … Himself
 
1974 The Midnight Special (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.40 (1974) … Himself
 
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2009 The Tragic Side of Comedy (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Comedy Central Presents: 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time (TV mini-series)
Himself #49
 
2003 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1998 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
 
1998 Behind the Music (TV series documentary)
 
1996 Classic Stand-Up Comedy of Television (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1992 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
 

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CD: "Looking Good" (VCL)

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Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Interred at Forest Lawn (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, California, USA, in the Court of Remembrance. See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer