History of Freddie Prinze Jr. in Timeline
Freddie Prinze Jr. is an American actor known for his roles in popular films and television shows. He gained fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s through appearances in teen movies like 'I Know What You Did Last Summer,' 'She's All That,' and the 'Scooby-Doo' franchise. Prinze has also been featured in TV series such as 'Friends,' 'Boston Legal,' and '24.' Beyond live-action work, he provided the voice for Kanan Jarrus in the animated series 'Star Wars Rebels.' He is the son of the late comedian and actor Freddie Prinze.
March 8, 1976: Birth of Freddie Prinze Jr.
Freddie James Prinze Jr. was born on March 8, 1976.
January 29, 1977: Freddie Prinze Jr.'s Father Passes Away
On January 29, 1977, Freddie Prinze Jr.'s father, comedian and actor Freddie Prinze, died.
1994: Freddie Prinze Jr. Graduates High School
Freddie Prinze Jr. graduates from La Cueva High School in 1994.
1995: Television Debut
Freddie Prinze Jr. makes his television debut with a guest role in the ABC TV series "Family Matters" in 1995.
1996: Film Debut
Freddie Prinze Jr. makes his film debut in "To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday" in 1996.
1996: Freddie Prinze Jr. Begins Dating Kimberly McCullough
In 1996, Freddie Prinze Jr. began a romantic relationship with actress Kimberly McCullough.
1997: Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar Meet on "I Know What You Did Last Summer" Set
Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar crossed paths in 1997 while filming the horror movie "I Know What You Did Last Summer."
1997: Breakthrough Role in "I Know What You Did Last Summer"
Freddie Prinze Jr. gains recognition among teenage audiences for his role in the popular youth-oriented movie "I Know What You Did Last Summer" in 1997.
1998: Stars in "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer"
Freddie Prinze Jr. stars in the sequel to his hit film, "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer," in 1998.
1999: Stars in "Wing Commander"
Freddie Prinze Jr. stars in the science fiction film "Wing Commander" in 1999.
1999: First Leading Role in "She's All That"
Freddie Prinze Jr. lands his first leading role in the romantic comedy "She's All That," which achieves box office success, grossing $63 million in the United States in 1999.
1999: Freddie Prinze Jr. and Kimberly McCullough's Relationship Ends
Freddie Prinze Jr. and actress Kimberly McCullough ended their relationship in 1999 after three years of dating.
2000: Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar Begin Dating
Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar started dating in 2000, having met a few years prior on a movie set.
2000: Appears in Two Films
Freddie Prinze Jr. appears in two films: "Down to You" and "Boys and Girls" in 2000.
April 2001: Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar's Engagement
Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar got engaged in April 2001 after a year of dating.
2001: Stars in Two Romantic Comedies
Freddie Prinze Jr. has leading roles in two romantic comedies, "Head Over Heels" and "Summer Catch", in 2001.
September 1, 2002: Freddie Prinze Jr. Marries Sarah Michelle Gellar
Freddie Prinze Jr. married actress Sarah Michelle Gellar on September 1, 2002, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
2002: Stars in "Scooby-Doo" and Guest Stars on "Friends"
Freddie Prinze Jr. stars as Fred Jones in the live-action adaptation of "Scooby-Doo" and makes a guest appearance as Sandy, a male nanny, in the 200th episode of the NBC sitcom "Friends" in 2002.
2004: Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar Star in "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed"
Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar continued their on-screen collaboration in 2004 with the release of "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed," a sequel to their previous hit.
2004: Reprises Role in "Scooby-Doo 2" and Joins "Boston Legal"
Freddie Prinze Jr. reprises his role as Fred Jones in "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed" and takes on the role of Donny Crane in the ABC legal dramedy "Boston Legal" in 2004.
May 2006: "Freddie" Sitcom Cancelled
Freddie Prinze Jr.'s sitcom, "Freddie," which drew inspiration from his life, was canceled in May 2006 after one season.
2006: Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar Lend Voices to "Happily N'Ever After"
In 2006, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar lent their voices to the animated film "Happily N'Ever After."
2007: Voice Acting in "Happily N'Ever After"
Freddie Prinze Jr. lends his voice to the character of Rick in the animated film "Happily N'Ever After" in 2007.
March 2008: Attends WrestleMania XXIV
Freddie Prinze Jr. attends WWE's WrestleMania XXIV pay-per-view event and the preceding Hall of Fame ceremony in March 2008.
2008: Voice Acting in "Delgo"
Freddie Prinze Jr. voices the titular character in the animated film "Delgo" in 2008.
February 22, 2009: Departs from WWE Creative Team
Reports surface on February 22, 2009, that Freddie Prinze Jr. and WWE have parted ways.
March 2009: Cast in "No Heroics" and "24"
In March 2009, Freddie Prinze Jr. is cast in the ABC show "No Heroics," which is not picked up, and joins the eighth season of "24" as Cole Ortiz.
August 17, 2009: Guest Hosts and Gets Involved in WWE Storyline
Freddie Prinze Jr. appears on WWE's "Raw" as a special guest host on August 17, 2009, where he is involved in a storyline with Randy Orton.
September 2009: Birth of Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar's Daughter
Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar welcomed their first child, a daughter, in September 2009.
October 1, 2010: Returns to WWE as Producer and Director
Freddie Prinze Jr. rejoins WWE on October 1, 2010, taking on roles as a producer and director.
November 1, 2010: Appears on "Monday Night Raw"
Freddie Prinze Jr. appears on-screen on WWE's "Monday Night Raw" on November 1, 2010, as Vince McMahon's doctor in a dream sequence.
2010: Guest Stars on "Psych"
Freddie Prinze Jr. makes a guest appearance as Dennis, a childhood friend of the main characters, in the TV series "Psych" in 2010.
September 2012: Birth of Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar's Son
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. expanded their family in September 2012 with the birth of their second child, a son.
2014: Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar Join "Star Wars Rebels" Cast
Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar became part of the "Star Wars" universe in 2014 when they joined the voice cast of the animated series "Star Wars Rebels."
2014: Voices Kanan Jarrus in "Star Wars Rebels"
Freddie Prinze Jr. begins voicing the character of Kanan Jarrus in the Disney XD animated series "Star Wars Rebels" in 2014.
2018: Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar Conclude Work on "Star Wars Rebels"
After four years, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar's involvement in the animated series "Star Wars Rebels" came to an end in 2018.
2018: Concludes Role in "Star Wars Rebels"
Freddie Prinze Jr. finishes his role as the voice of Kanan Jarrus in "Star Wars Rebels" in 2018 after four seasons.
March 2019: Briefly Cast in "Nancy Drew"
In March 2019, Freddie Prinze Jr. was initially cast as Carson Drew in The CW's "Nancy Drew" but was later replaced by Scott Wolf.
January 2021: Clarifies WWE Departure
Freddie Prinze Jr. clarifies in January 2021 that he had chosen to leave his creative role at WWE in 2009.
May 2021: Reprises Voice Role in "The Bad Batch"
Freddie Prinze Jr. reprises his role as Kanan Jarrus in the opening scene of the pilot episode of the Disney+ series "The Bad Batch" in May 2021.
November 2021: Launches "Wrestling With Freddie" Podcast
Freddie Prinze Jr. launches his podcast "Wrestling With Freddie," co-hosted with Jeff Dye, in November 2021.
2021: Joins "Punky Brewster" Reboot
Freddie Prinze Jr. joins the cast of the "Punky Brewster" reboot on Peacock in 2021, playing the ex-husband of the titular character.
April 2023: Freddie Prinze Jr. Joins Premier Streaming Network Ownership Team
In April 2023, Freddie Prinze Jr. became a co-owner of Premier Streaming Network, an independent platform specializing in wrestling, sports, and entertainment. He joined forces with industry veterans Paul Owen, Josh Shernoff, and author Fredric Shernoff to expand the platform's content and reach a wider audience.
2023: Launches "That Was Pretty Scary" Podcast
Freddie Prinze Jr. starts a podcast titled "That Was Pretty Scary" with Jon Lee Brody in March 2023.