Freddie Prinze Jr.

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Biography

Recent Role:
Diego on Robot Chicken
Gender:
Male
Born:
3-8-1976
Birthplace:
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Birth Name:
Freddie James Prinze Jr.
AKA:
Freddie Prince Jr
Freddie was born on March 8th, 1976, in Los Angeles, California and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His father, Freddie Prinze Sr., was an actor who was best known for his role on the television show Chico and the Man. Unfortunately, his father committed suicide when Freddie Jr. was only 10 months old, and he never really had the opportunity to get to know him. Still, the father's legacy lived on through the son, and from a very early age Freddie Jr. showed an interest in make-believe and acting.

He attended La Cueva High School but was a less than stellar student who always

… More had his head in the clouds. He always showed an interest in drama however, and he became a member of both the Albuquerque Children's Theater and the Duo Drama Company at a young age. He soon began auditioning for television roles when he finally finished high school in 1994.

Freddie moved out to Los Angeles in that same year. His first little step towards an acting career came with a guest spot on Family Matters. More guest spots, After School Specials and television movies followed. An attractive young star with a dark appeal, he was tailormade for boyfriend roles and bully roles.

Prinze made his big screen debut in To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday, a moderately successful film scribed by David Kelly (Ally McBeal, The Practice) and starring the writer's wife, Michelle Pfeiffer. In the film, Prinze plays the boyfriend of Peter Gallagher and Michelle Pfeiffer's onscreen daughter, Claire Danes. Freddie's role was small, but it introduced him into a whole new showbiz world.

Prinze landed in Hollywood at just the right time. The industry was prepping for a surge in teen-oriented programming which would be touched off by Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer. By landing a role in the latter and its sequel, he was catapulted to stardom. Freddie's role in the films has proven fortunate, as they have given the visibility that is necessary for any wannabe star.

With his slasher film roles in the bag, Prinze next showed his comedic abilities in She's All That, the fun, much loved, and surprisingly successful sleeper hit of the Spring of 99. Opposite Rachel Leigh Cook, he melted hearts and amused audiences.

Freddie got a taste of real life in Hollywood when his film Wing Commander, co-starring Matthew Lillard, tanked at the box office. With Wing Commander, came many more. He landed with leading roles in "Down To You", "Head Over Heels", "Boys and Girls", and "Summer Catch". Trained in several forms of martial arts, Freddie certainly has the discipline and dedication needed to bounce back and overcome obstacles.

Off screen, Prinze is the husband of actress Sarah Michelle Gellar. The couple tied the knot in Jalisco, Mexico, South of Puerto Vallarta on September 1st 2002. They now live together in Los Angeles.

Prinze is certainly beloved of both press and people: he is Most Beautiful, Most Eligible, and Best Dressed, and his webshrines and fan clubs are legion. Prinze, who once couldn't afford college, now commands $2 million per picture.

Upcoming are Scooby-Doo 2 Monsters Unleashed. (March, 2004)

The She's All That star is "all that" himself. With a face the camera loves, a down-to-earth attitude, and hard-working ways, Prinze is set to be a Hollywood fixture – a famous name offspring who's truly a star in his own right.

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    9.4 Superb
    amazing. hide show

    I love Freddie Prinze Jr. he is just so hot. He is not only hot but talented as well. I first saw him in i know what you did last summer and fell in love. He acts with such passion and intensity you got to love him.I am so glad he was in the sequal because he made the movie so much better. Freddie is amazing in every apperance or movie he is in. His smile is just so breathtaking. I really enjoy watching him.

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    HaveSumFaith Added Jun 13, 2007 All my reviews
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    9.5 Superb
    Great comedy actor with cute smile hide show

    Haha, had to put riding on the family name really, don't mean it in a derogatory way though.

    I first fell in love with Freddie when I watched 'She's all That', the film still remains one of my favourites, such a great chick flick.

    I also really enjoyed his performance as Ray in 'I know what you did last summer'. I saw a few episodes of 'Freddie' and obviously loved it for Freddie being in it.

    I have also seen him live, I know how cool is that, I saw him a few years back with Chris Klein in the London West End in a show called 'This is our Youth', we were in the front row so I have been very VERY close to him, swoooooooon.

    With that cute smile and great comedic performance I think he should do well and I look forward to seeing him in more films and TV shows.

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    Ol1vertwist Added Mar 30, 2007 All my reviews
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    9.1 Superb
    I would have to say, I like seeing him in the show Freddie. hide show

    I would have to say, I like seeing him in the show Freddie. I believe that he can really act I mean like in the business it is not just about name although that could be an advantage, but he has something special for me, and you don't really need to point it out as long as you just know it, and I believe that he could be a thing.

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    sprouse Added Mar 22, 2007 All my reviews
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    6 Fair
    empty hide show

    Freddie Prinze Jr. is just another actor who made it big in Hollywood because he was the son of a celebrity. He has some acting talent, but his dialogue deliver just comes off as dry and monotone.

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    amauriel Added Mar 4, 2007 All my reviews
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    10 Perfect
    freddie prinze jr mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. hide show

    freddie prinze jr is hott and is on fire for sure.freddie is a great actor in every movie he does.

    in "summer catch"he was good.he was in that movie with jessica biel and they were so good together.in both scooby-doo movies he was good with his wife sarah michelle gellar.in i know what you did last summer and i still know what u did last summer it was the best movie ever.

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    cenanum1 Added Nov 3, 2006 All my reviews
 

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