Freddie Prinze
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 name | Frederick Karl Pruetzel |
| Born | June 22, 1954 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 29, 1977 (aged 22) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up, television |
| Years active | 1973–1977 |
| Genres | Observational 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) |
| Children | Freddie Prinze Jr. |
| Notable works and roles | Francisco "Chico" Rodriguez – Chico and the Man |
Early life
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
Prinze married Kathy Barber and had a son, Freddie Prinze, Jr., in 1976.
Freddie Prinze Media
Prinze (right) with Jack Albertson on Chico and the Man, 1976
Prinze (right) with Tony Orlando on Chico and the Man, 1976
References
- ↑ "(Vibe Magazine) Freddie Prinze". Google Books. February 1998. Retrieved 2018-06-11.[dead link]
Other websites
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