Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, writer, producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/03/1976 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Freddie Prinze Jr.
21/09/2026
Gellar shared rare photos of their children on their birthdays in September 2026, including their son Rocky. Prinze has also been sharing videos of Rocky go-kart racing, an activity the pair enjoy together.
24/08/2026
Prinze and Sarah Michelle Gellar cut the asking price of their Brentwood, Los Angeles family home, which had been listed in May 2026 for $10.5 million. The reduced listing is roughly $10 million, and the couple has said they are selling the property.
08/03/2026
Freddie Prinze Jr. turned 50 on March 8, 2026. He marked the milestone with a party at a West Hollywood hotel, and his wife Sarah Michelle Gellar paid public tribute to him.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Freddie James Prinze Jr. |
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| Summary | American actor, writer and producer known for teen films of the late 1990s and for the live-action Scooby-Doo films. |
| Early Life | Raised mainly by his mother and grandmother after his father's death when he was ten months old; spent his early years in Albuquerque, New Mexico. |
| Television Start | Guest role on Family Matters in 1995 led to further television work. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
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| Nickname | Pie |
| Martial Arts | Holds black belts in American kenpo karate and American tang soo do, and a blue belt in Gracie/Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | La Cueva High School, graduated 1994 |
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Personal Life
| Languages | Speaks Spanish |
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| Heritage | Puerto Rican, German, English and Irish descent |
| Residence History | Moved to Los Angeles in 1994 to pursue acting; family later moved to an Encino property acquired in 2025 |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Sarah Michelle Gellar (married 1 September 2002) |
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Family
| Father | Freddie Prinze (comedian and actor, 1954-1977) |
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| Mother | Kathy Prinze (née Kathy Elaine Barber) |
Career
| Debut | Guest role on Family Matters (1995) |
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| Other Work | Has worked as a producer and director with WWE; hosts the Wrestling with Freddie podcast |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Initially turned down the offer to star in the 2002 Scooby-Doo film, feeling it would not suit him. | |
| 2. Played Fred Jones in the first two live-action Scooby-Doo films. | |
| 3. Is a WWE fan and has worked with the company as a producer and director. | |
| 4. His father, Freddie Prinze Sr., died when Freddie Jr. was about ten months old. | |
| 5. Reunited with Jennifer Love Hewitt for the 2025 sequel to I Know What You Did Last Summer, reprising the role of Ray Bronson. |
