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Freddie Prinze was credited as a television actor, film actor and screenwriter. Freddie Prinze was born on June 22, 1954 in New York City, New York, United States. Death is recorded on January 29, 1977, at the age of 22. Schooling on record includes Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School. Listed accolades include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Freddie Prinze is one of those names that carries both dazzle and heartbreak for me. He came out of New York City and detonated into stardom with Chico and the Man at an age when most people are still figuring themselves out, then was gone at just 22. What strikes me most is how a kid from the streets brought such warmth and street-smart wit to mainstream television in the mid-1970s. His Walk of Fame star feels almost too small a marker for a talent that burned so bright and so briefly. That his name lives on through his son gives the story a small, welcome grace note.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Freddie Prinze
- Name (Japanese)
- フレディ・プリンゼ
- Reading
- ふれでぃ・ぷりんぜ
- Born
- June 22, 1954 – January 29, 1977
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / screenwriter
2. Background
- High school
- Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddie%20Prinze
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1365298
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Freddie Prinze born?
Born June 22, 1954.
When did Freddie Prinze die?
Died January 29, 1977, aged 22.
Where was Freddie Prinze from?
Freddie Prinze was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did Freddie Prinze do?
Freddie Prinze worked as television actor, film actor, screenwriter.
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