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Freddie Prinze Jr. is an American actor, producer, and director who rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s with his roles in popular teen movies. He was born on March 8, 1976, in Los Angeles, California, and is the son of actor-comedian Freddie Prinze, who died when Freddie Jr. was just ten months old.

Prinze Jr. began his acting career in 1995 with a small role in the TV series “Family Matters.” He then appeared in several films, including “To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday” and “The House of Yes.” However, it was his role as Zack Siler in the 1999 romantic comedy “She’s All That” that made him a household name. The film was a box office success and cemented Prinze Jr.’s status as a heartthrob.

Freddie went on the Today Show and shared his favorite moments on his breakout movie, “She’s All That”.

Freddie continued to star in popular teen movies throughout the early 2000s, including “Summer Catch” (2001), “Scooby-Doo” (2002), and “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (1997) and its sequel “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” (1998). He also voiced the character of Fred Jones in the animated TV series “Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated” from 2010 to 2013.

In addition to his acting career, Freddie Prinze Jr. has also worked behind the scenes as a producer and director. He has directed episodes of several TV shows, including “Bones,” “Witches of East End,” and “Star Wars Rebels.” He is also the author of a cookbook, “Back to the Kitchen,” which was published in 2016.

Despite taking a break from acting in recent years, Freddie Prinze Jr.’s performances in the popular teen movies of the late 1990s and early 2000s continue to be remembered fondly by many.