Freddy Soto(1970-2005)
- Actor
- Writer
- Additional Crew
Freddy Soto started out as a limousine driver for Richard Pryor. After
making $5 from his first paying stand-up gig at St. Mark's Jazz Club in
Venice, Soto became the doorman at the Comedy Store in West Hollywood
and made $25 a night. He eventually headlined comedy clubs, opened for
singer Marc Anthony on a 30-city tour, and appeared on late-night talk
shows.
Soto toured the nation in 2001 and 2002 as one of the Three Amigos including Hispanic comics Pablo Francisco and Carlos Mencia and a DVD of the concert tour was released by Miramax in May.
In addition to several television pilots for UPN and CBS, Soto landed a part in the 2004 film "Spanglish," serving as a translator for the housekeeper.
Soto is survived by wife, Cory, and 3-year-old daughter, Cruz.
Soto toured the nation in 2001 and 2002 as one of the Three Amigos including Hispanic comics Pablo Francisco and Carlos Mencia and a DVD of the concert tour was released by Miramax in May.
In addition to several television pilots for UPN and CBS, Soto landed a part in the 2004 film "Spanglish," serving as a translator for the housekeeper.
Soto is survived by wife, Cory, and 3-year-old daughter, Cruz.
