Was 1 of 2 runner ups for the role of Barry Allen/The Flash in 'Arrow'.
Son of Mike Barr, a former football coach at Purdue University and Southern Methodist University, who is now in the real estate business, and DeDe Barr, a portrait artist.
Was in the Allen High School theater program, and had major roles in many school plays and musical theater productions.
Worked with "One Tree Hill" costars Danneel Harris and Elisabeth Harnois in "Ten Inch Hero".
Has a younger brother, Luke, and a sister, Sara.
Moved with his family to Fairview, Texas when he was in the 4th grade.