Freddie Prinze

Freddie Prinze (June 22, 1954–January 29, 1977) was a American stand-up comedian and actor of Jewish and Puerto Rican descent. In his short career he was mostly widely known as the star of Chico and the Man.

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June 22 - 1954 - January 29 - 1977 - American - Stand-up comedian - Actor - Jewish - Puerto Rican - Chico and the Man

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Freddie was raised in the Washington Heights section of New York. His father was of Hungarian Jewish descent and his mother was Puerto Rican Catholic. Ever the comic, Freddie invented the designation "Hungarican." But he self-identified as Puerto Rican.

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Washington Heights - Hungarian - Jewish - Puerto Rican - Catholic

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