Fred Parker Jr. grew up in San Antonio, Texas where he began acting in the schools of the Northside Independent School District. He received a B.A. in Acting from the University of Texas at Austin. He has also trained and studied with the Upright Citizens Brigade and Warner Loughlin Studios. He is an active volunteer through the SAG foundation's Bookpals to promote literacy. Fred has been a mentor through United Way's Communities in Schools, and a swim coach through Kinetic Kids. He continues to visit high schools to promote education and encourages students to envision success.