1. Overview
Parker Mack Klebenow, professionally known as Parker Mack, is an American actor, writer, musician, and director. He is widely recognized for his notable roles as Finn Madill in the Freeform drama Chasing Life and as Felix Turner in the MTV romantic comedy series Faking It.
2. Life
Parker Mack's life journey began in the Midwest, leading him through various states and shaping his early interests in modeling, acting, and music.
2.1. Birth and Upbringing
Parker Mack was born in St. Louis, Missouri. His parents are Kristen and Lindsay Klebenow. He has two older sisters, Kathryn and Kelley Mack, with Kelley also pursuing an acting career. Mack is primarily of German descent, which includes Germans from Russia, along with Finnish and Scottish ancestry. Throughout his life, he has resided in five different states.
2.2. Education
Mack dedicated himself to formal acting training in Los Angeles. In 2013, he attended the John Rosenfeld Acting Studio, where he studied under the guidance of David Sullivan. He completed his secondary education at Hinsdale Central High School, graduating with the class of 2015.
2.3. Early Activities
Mack began his professional career at a young age. As a child, he worked as a model for prominent companies such as Kohl's and Shopko. His acting journey commenced when he was six years old, securing his first role in a commercial for "Bounce Around."
3. Career
Beyond his prominent acting roles, Parker Mack has diversified his creative endeavors into music, writing, and directing, showcasing a broad range of artistic talents.
3.1. Acting Career
Mack's primary professional focus has been his acting career, which began at the age of six. He has appeared in various television and film projects. He is particularly known for his recurring role as Finn Madill in the Freeform drama Chasing Life and as Felix Turner in the MTV romantic comedy series Faking It. Other notable film appearances include The Darkness and Ouija: Origin of Evil, both released in 2016.
3.2. Music Activities
Parker Mack possesses a strong passion for music. He plays both the piano and the drums, having received over nine years of lessons for each instrument. He is noted for his ability to play the piano by ear. Mack also sings with a baritone voice and enjoys writing his own music. He has a talent for quickly learning new songs. His preferred music genres are rock and jazz. He was also a drummer in a band known as "Bruner 17."
3.3. Writing and Directing
In addition to his acting and musical pursuits, Mack has contributed to creative projects as a writer and director. He is credited as a co-writer for the 2015 short film Positive. While the overview mentions his role as a director, specific directorial credits are not detailed in the available information.
4. Filmography
Parker Mack has appeared in a variety of film and television productions.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Ultimate Gift | Patient | Uncredited |
| 2010 | Taking Flight | Jack | Short Film |
| 2011 | The Knife Thrower's Apprentice | Garrett | Short Film |
| 2012-2013 | Chicago Fire | Mike Duffy | TV series |
| 2013 | Kickstand | Erick | Short Film |
| 2014 | Divergent | Sam Robertson | Uncredited |
| 2015 | A Sort of Homecoming | Nick | Main Character |
| 2015 | Positive | Peter | Short Film, Co-Writer |
| 2015 | Chasing Life | Finn Madill | Recurring Role |
| 2015 | Yummy Yummy Pals! | A.D. Todd | Short Film |
| 2015-2016 | Faking It | Felix Turner | Recurring Role |
| 2016 | Falsely Accused | Roy Gainey | |
| 2016 | The Darkness | Andrew Carter | |
| 2016 | Ouija: Origin of Evil | Mikey | |
| 2018 | Pretty Little Stalker | Mark | TV Movie |
| 2020 | Psycho Party Planner | Charlie | TV Movie |
| 2023 | The Boxer and the Butterfly | Billy |
5. Personal Life and Interests
Outside of his professional career, Parker Mack maintains an active lifestyle and engages in various sports. He has been a competitive tennis player, participating in USTA tournaments since he was 12 years old. In addition to tennis, he also practices boxing and engages in weightlifting as part of his physical training routines.