Fred's full name is William Fred MacIntire. He was born on February 13, 1935. From the cast page: Fred's worked hard his whole life. Now he's retired and spends his time dealing with sickness, gardening and worrying over (and causing worry for) Davan, Dahlia, and Monette. He's a mouthy senior citizen who knows he's earned the right to dole out the snark. Fred has a pet crow named I.R.S..