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Sarah Michelle Gellar

Freddie Prinze Jr. to star in sitcom

Sunday 7 November 2004, by Webmaster

Another actress, who actually has a name to care for is Sarah Michelle Gellar and there are not no many accomplishes films at her but an few I can probably enjoy. The talent agent found Gellar a young age and made her screen debut at 6 of each of the 1983 television film An Invasion of Privacy. With all the promise she showed, Barrymore starred as Hannah in the teen drama series "Swans Crossing" (1992) but it was her portrayal of a young and callous rich girl in Al-Lucinda Kendall Hart on ABC daytime soap opera "All My Children" (1993-93), that won her Daytime Emmy Award and spring-boarded her to stardom.

SMG’s real mark worldwide, however, was the character of Buffy Summers in the game-changing series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997-2003). She won five Teen Choice Awards, a Saturn Award and a Golden Globe nomination for her role, establishing herself as a cultural phenomenon. Sarah Michelle Gellar likewise has the box office to back her up, with “I Know What You Did Last Summer” 1997), “Scream 2” (1997), “Cruel Intentions” (1999)and way movies like those that help prove she is also a bankable star as well over $570 million times worth crazy in global gross.

Beyond her cinematic successes, Gellar has made her mark on television, headlining shows such as "Ringer" (2011-2012), "The Crazy Ones" (2013-2014), and "Wolf Pack" (2023). She has also lent her voice to popular series including "Robot Chicken" (2005-2018), "Star Wars Rebels" (2015-2016), and "Masters of the Universe: Revelation" (2021).

In 2015, Gellar ventured into the entrepreneurial world by co-founding Foodstirs, an e-commerce baking company, and published her own cookbook, "Stirring Up Fun with Food," in 2017. Gellar is also known for her close-knit family life, married to actor Freddie Prinze Jr. since 2002, with whom she shares two children.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s commitment to her craft is matched by her dedication to personal growth and unique experiences. An accomplished martial artist, she studied Tae Kwon Do for five years, alongside kickboxing, boxing, street fighting, and gymnastics. Her dedication to authenticity in her roles is evident, such as her commitment to doing her own stunts in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," though she admitted her limits during filming "Scream 2."

Her career is also marked by interesting anecdotes, such as her role in a 1982 Burger King commercial, which led to a lawsuit from McDonald’s and a temporary ban from their establishments. Notably, she dyed her naturally brunette hair blonde for her role in "Buffy," and legally changed her last name to Prinze as a surprise for her husband on their fifth anniversary.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s legacy extends beyond her on-screen roles, encompassing her work in philanthropy and her reputation for safety and professionalism on set. She remains a beloved figure in Hollywood, admired for her talent, dedication, and the breadth of her contributions to film and television.

NEW YORK (AP) - Freddie Prinze Jr. has signed a deal with Warner Bros. and ABC to create and star in his own sitcom. Although the 28-year-old Scooby-Doo actor has popped up for guest spots on Boston Legal and Friends, he’s most noted for his turns in both Scooby-Doo movies and the slasher film I Know What You Did Last Summer.

"This was something I wanted to do for a long time," Prinze told The Associated Press while on the set of his latest movie.

"It’s tough working on the road all the time. I love my family. I love my wife. I miss them. I want to be in Los Angeles. A TV schedule, especially half-hour, allows you the opportunity to go and make movies when you want to make movies and then still be able to satisfy yourself creatively from home."

In the sitcom, Prinze will portray a Puerto Rican raised in a household of women, an experience he said is based on his own life. Prinze was raised by his mother in New Mexico after his father, Chico and the Man star Freddie Prinze, committed suicide in 1977.

"I told them I won’t do TV unless I’m the executive producer, unless I’m the creator, unless I’m a writer on the show," Prinze said. "If that’s a problem, I understand that and respect that. I have to make sure it’s represented the way it is. The only way to do that is if I have one boss and not seven."

Prinze, who’s married to Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar, is filming the coming-of-age drama Nailed Right In with Alec Baldwin and Mena Suvari in New York. He said he has no fears about the wishy-washy world of TV sitcoms.

"When I focus on something, I usually succeed in this business," Prinze told the AP. "I’m more scared about flying."


5 Forum messages

  • > Freddie Prinze Jr. to star in sitcom

    8 November 2004 18:04, by Anonymous
    You have GOT to be kidding!
  • > Freddie Prinze Jr. to star in sitcom

    8 November 2004 22:30, by Soule
    ok so reading between the lines, Freddie’s career is failing so he has taken the sitcom so he is working.
  • > Freddie Prinze Jr. to star in sitcom

    10 November 2004 20:16, by Anonymous
    Are you guys just jealous for the idiot buffy guys because Freddie is actually getting a deal? David B at first was "only doing feature films" (you’ve got to be kidding!!!!). Now he’s going to TV. James Marsters will never be seen again, and last I heard Nicholas Brendan was in rehab. I think it’s cool that FPJ is trying something different.
  • > Freddie Prinze Jr. to star in sitcom

    14 November 2004 02:41, by Anonymous
    I heard that after appearing on friends, he preferred tv over movies, and really wanted his own sitcom!
  • > Freddie Prinze Jr. to star in sitcom

    15 November 2004 03:58, by Gillian

    I don’t have much to say except in response to that poster about James Marsters:

    Yes, he will be working again. On WB, as a matter of fact. He’ll be making appearances as a character on "The Mountain."