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Freddie Prinze Jr

Actor Best Known for his Late '90s and Early '00s Films Targeted at Teenage Audiences

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 Freddie Prinze Jr Biography

Prinze worked at several comedy clubs in New York City, including Catch a Rising Star and The Improv. For his budding career as a comedian, he changed his name to Prinze. He chose that because, according to his friend David Brenner, he wanted to be known as the "King" of comedy, but Alan King already had that last name, so he would be the "Prince" of comedy instead.

In 1973, he made his first TV appearance on one of the last episodes of The Jack Paar Show. In December 1973, he had his biggest break, an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Prinze was the first young comedian to be asked to sit down and chat with Carson on his first appearance. He went on to appear, as well as guest host, The Tonight Show on numerous occasions after that.

From 1974 to 1977, he starred as Francisco "Chico" Rodriguez in the NBC TV series Chico and the Man with Jack Albertson. Both Prinze and the show were an instant hit.

Prinze made several appearances on the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts, most notably at the roasts for Sammy Davis Jr. and Muhammad Ali.

In 1976, he starred in a made-for-TV movie, The Million Dollar Rip-Off. Also in 1975, he released a comedy album that was taped live at Mr. Kelly's in Chicago titled Loooking Goood, his catch phrase from Chico and the Man.

Prinze had a little-known talent for singing, examples of which were heard in the background of the title song of the Tony Orlando and Dawn album To Be With You, in his appearances on their variety show, and on rare occasions on his own sitcom.

Prinze dated actresses Lisa Farringer, and Pam Grier, among others. He was also good friends with Kitty Bruce, daughter of the late Lenny Bruce, whom Prinze admired. He and Kitty Bruce were reported to have been engaged to be married at one time, but the rumor was never substantiated.

He married Katherine Cochran in October 1975. They had one son, Freddie James Prinze, who later became an actor. The son's middle name was in honor of James Komack, producer of Chico and the Man.

In 1976, after his arrest for driving under the influence of Quaaludes, his wife filed for divorce on the grounds that his escalating dependence on drugs was endangering her and their son.

In 2001, TV Land began showing reruns of Chico and the Man. The show became popular once more and gained a whole new generation of fans for Prinze and the show, as well as rekindling the interest of old fans.

In 2005, Freddie Prinze Jr. had a show on ABC called Freddie. Although it didn't last long, it was notable for two things: The pilot episode was dedicated to Freddie Prinze. Prinze Junior's production company is called Hunga Rican, Excitable Boy, and in the background, Prinze Senior is heard saying: "Looking Good!"

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    Booking fees for Freddie Prinze Jr, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies between live and virtual events. Other factors that can affect speaker fees include the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The live and virtual event speaking fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Freddie Prinze Jr, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

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    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Freddie Prinze Jr for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Freddie Prinze Jr for your next private or corporate function.

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Freddie Prinze Jr

Actor Best Known for his Late '90s and Early '00s Films Targeted at Teenage Audiences

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Freddie Prinze Jr Biography

Prinze worked at several comedy clubs in New York City, including Catch a Rising Star and The Improv. For his budding career as a comedian, he changed his name to Prinze. He chose that because, according to his friend David Brenner, he wanted to be known as the "King" of comedy, but Alan King already had that last name, so he would be the "Prince" of comedy instead.

In 1973, he made his first TV appearance on one of the last episodes of The Jack Paar Show. In December 1973, he had his biggest break, an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Prinze was the first young comedian to be asked to sit down and chat with Carson on his first appearance. He went on to appear, as well as guest host, The Tonight Show on numerous occasions after that.

From 1974 to 1977, he starred as Francisco "Chico" Rodriguez in the NBC TV series Chico and the Man with Jack Albertson. Both Prinze and the show were an instant hit.

Prinze made several appearances on the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts, most notably at the roasts for Sammy Davis Jr. and Muhammad Ali.

In 1976, he starred in a made-for-TV movie, The Million Dollar Rip-Off. Also in 1975, he released a comedy album that was taped live at Mr. Kelly's in Chicago titled Loooking Goood, his catch phrase from Chico and the Man.

Prinze had a little-known talent for singing, examples of which were heard in the background of the title song of the Tony Orlando and Dawn album To Be With You, in his appearances on their variety show, and on rare occasions on his own sitcom.

Prinze dated actresses Lisa Farringer, and Pam Grier, among others. He was also good friends with Kitty Bruce, daughter of the late Lenny Bruce, whom Prinze admired. He and Kitty Bruce were reported to have been engaged to be married at one time, but the rumor was never substantiated.

He married Katherine Cochran in October 1975. They had one son, Freddie James Prinze, who later became an actor. The son's middle name was in honor of James Komack, producer of Chico and the Man.

In 1976, after his arrest for driving under the influence of Quaaludes, his wife filed for divorce on the grounds that his escalating dependence on drugs was endangering her and their son.

In 2001, TV Land began showing reruns of Chico and the Man. The show became popular once more and gained a whole new generation of fans for Prinze and the show, as well as rekindling the interest of old fans.

In 2005, Freddie Prinze Jr. had a show on ABC called Freddie. Although it didn't last long, it was notable for two things: The pilot episode was dedicated to Freddie Prinze. Prinze Junior's production company is called Hunga Rican, Excitable Boy, and in the background, Prinze Senior is heard saying: "Looking Good!"

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Freddie Prinze Jr and other top speakers and celebrities.

Freddie Prinze Jr Videos

  • Sarah Michelle Gellar Interview - Buffy, Freddie Prinze Jr, Cruel ...
    Sarah Michelle Gellar Interview - Buffy, Freddie Prinze Jr, Cruel ...
  • Freddie Prinze Jr on Rachel Ray. (2010) - YouTube
    Freddie Prinze Jr on Rachel Ray. (2010) - YouTube
  • Freddie Prinze Jr on Jimmy Fallon. (2010) - YouTube
    Freddie Prinze Jr on Jimmy Fallon. (2010) - YouTube
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Freddie Prinze Jr Books

Back to the Kitchen: 75 Delicious, Real Recipes (& True Stories) from a Food-Obsessed Actor
Back to the Kitchen: 75 Delicious, Real Recipes (& True Stories) from a Food-Obsessed Actor

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  • How to book Freddie Prinze Jr?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Freddie Prinze Jr for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Freddie Prinze Jr, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Freddie Prinze Jr or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Freddie Prinze Jr?

    Booking fees for Freddie Prinze Jr, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies between live and virtual events. Other factors that can affect speaker fees include the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The live and virtual event speaking fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Freddie Prinze Jr, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for Freddie Prinze Jr?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Freddie Prinze Jr for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Freddie Prinze Jr for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Freddie Prinze Jr or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Freddie Prinze Jr or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Freddie Prinze Jr is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Freddie Prinze Jr for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Freddie Prinze Jr generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sarah Michelle Gellar, Demián Bichir, Perez Hilton, Michael Steger and Wilmer Valderrama. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Freddie Prinze Jr for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Freddie Prinze Jr Speaker Videos

  • Sarah Michelle Gellar Interview - Buffy, Freddie Prinze Jr, Cruel ...
    Sarah Michelle Gellar Interview - Buffy, Freddie Prinze Jr, Cruel ...
    Freddie Prinze Jr on Rachel Ray. (2010) - YouTube
    Freddie Prinze Jr on Rachel Ray. (2010) - YouTube
  • Freddie Prinze Jr on Jimmy Fallon. (2010) - YouTube
    Freddie Prinze Jr on Jimmy Fallon. (2010) - YouTube
    Freddy Prinze Jr appears at Star Wars Rebels presentation at Toy ...
    Freddy Prinze Jr appears at Star Wars Rebels presentation at Toy ...
  • Freddie Prinze Jr interview Live! With Kelly co host D.L. Hughley ...
    Freddie Prinze Jr interview Live! With Kelly co host D.L. Hughley ...

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