Freddie Prinze
Freddie Prinze, Sr. Prinze in 1975 Birth name Frederick Karl Pruetzel Born (1954-06-22)June 22, 1954 New York City, New York, U.S. Died January 29, 1977(1977-01-29) (aged 22) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Medium Stand-up, television Years active 1973–1977 Genres Observational comedy Subject(s) Race relations, racism, recreational drug use Spouse Kathy Elaine (Barber) Prinze (1975–1977; his death; 1 child) Notable works and roles Chico Rodriguez on Chico and the Man Freddie James Prinze, Sr. (born Frederick Karl Pruetzel; June 22, 1954 – January 29, 1977) was an American actor and stand-up comedian. Prinze was the star of 1970s sitcom Chico and the Man. He also was the father of the actor Freddie Prinze, Jr.