Freddie James Prinze (born Frederick Karl Pruetzel, June 22, 1954 - January 29, 1977) was an American stand-up and actor best known for Chico and the Man.
He was partners with Pam Grier and was married to Katherine Cochran, and had one child with Cochran, Freddie Prinze Jr.
Prinze died in 1977 at the age of 22 by taking his own life after suffering from depression and other mental health issues.
Filmography
- 1973-1974: The Merv Griffin Show As Himself
- 1974: The Flip Wilson Special as Himself
- 1974-1977: Chico and the Man as Chico Rodriguez
- 1976: The Million Dollar Rip Off as Muff Kovak
- 1976: Van Dyke And Company as Himself
Writer
Media
- 2015: Misery Loves Comedy: His son discusses him in the documentary, which was the first time he spoke publicly about his father's death.
