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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, Los Angeles, California, USA
Still of Linda Cardellini and Freddie Prinze in Scooby-Doo
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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)
 
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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
 
1974-1976 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 30 April 1976 (1976) … Himself
– Episode dated 3 April 1976 (1976) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 April 1976 (1976) … Himself
– Episode dated 1 April 1976 (1976) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 September 1974 (1974) … Himself
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1976 Joys (TV special)
Himself
 
1974-1976 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest Host
– Episode dated 24 February 1976 (1976) … Himself
– Episode dated 19 January 1976 (1976) … Himself - 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
 
1975 The 1975 Annual Entertainment Hall of Fame Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1974 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Himself - Co-Host
– Episode dated 1 December 1974 (1974) … Himself - Co-Host
 
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
 

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The Million Dollar Rip-Off -- Comedian Freddie Prinze plays an ex-con who happens to be an electronic genius. Along with four young women, he sets out to rob the Chicago Transit Authority payroll. Saturday Night Live: Season 25: Episode 10 -- Freddie Prinze Jr addresses the flu epidemic that has hit the SNL cast and crew. On Location: Freddie Prinze and Friends -- It's Halloween and the kids trick-or-treating want more candy and less small talk from Rachel. Chandler doesn't like his costume.
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Personal Details

Other Works:

CD: "Looking Good" (VCL)

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie  | 1 Interview  | 2 Articles  | See more »

Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Trivia:

Explained how he got his professional last name by saying, "Bob Hope is the King of Comedy. Everyone knows that. I'd just be content with being the prince". He later altered prince to Prinze. See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer