needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (December 2008) Freddie Prinze Birth name Frederick Karl Pruetzel Born June 22, 1954(1954-06-22) New York, New York, U.S. Died January 29, 1977(1977-01-29) (aged 22) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Medium Stand-up, television Nationality American Years active 1974-1977 Genres Observational comedy Subject(s) Race relations, racism, Recreational drug use Influences Lenny Bruce Influenced George Lopez Spouse Kathy Prinze (1975-1977; his death; 1 child) Notable works and roles Chico Rodriguez on Chico and the Man Freddie Prinze (June 22, 1954 – January 29, 1977) was an American actor and stand-up comedian. He was known as the star of Chico and the Man. He was the father of actor Freddie Prinze, Jr..