Alfred Soto, Jr. (June 22 1970 - July 10, 2005) was an American comedian, writer and actor. He was born in El Paso, Texas to Mexican American parents and his stand-up comedy act focused primarily on his upbringing in a Mexican American household. Soto's premature death at age 35 was attributed to a mixture of alcohol and drugs.
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.
