Frederick Ralph Cornelius Penner, C.M., B.A., LL.D.

Fred Penner is a family entertainer and television performer who was born in Winnipeg, MB in 1946. He attended J.B. Mitchell Elementary School and Kelvin High School in Winnipeg and served as an Air Cadet with 170 RCACS before graduating from the University of Winnipeg B.A. in 1970.

Host of 'FRED PENNER'S PLACE' on CBC National TV 1984-- , Nickelodeon MTV U.S. Nat. TV 1989-93, Odyssey Cable Stn. USA 1997-- ; President, Cornelius Music Corp.; Vice President Oak Street Music (music publishing and recording label); served Knowles School for Boys Winnipeg residential treatment centres & Children's Home of Winnipeg 1969-72; toured Canada with Kornstock (a musical-comedy troupe) 1973-77; children's performer touring North America since 1978; with choreographer wife Odette, established Sundance Childrens Dance Theatre 1978-80; recipient Juno Award Best Children's Album 1988; has released 9 records, 8 nominated for Junos, National Parenting Publications' Awards (U.S.) Gold and Silver Medal Winner, recieved three Parents Choice Awards for videos The Cat Came Back, A Circle of Songs and What A Day; author of The Bump 1984; Ebeneezer Sneezer 1985; Rollerskating 1987; (with Sheldon Oberman) The Polka Dot Pony 1988; Sing Along Play Along 1990; Moonlight Express (Lullaby Recording) 1996; Honorary Chairman Rainbow Society; Adjudicator, Christie Biscuit Book Awards; Honorary Chairman Sunshine Fund; Honorary Chairman Canadian UNICEF Halloween Campaign 1991-92; Honorary Chairman, Canadian Down Syndrome Society

He was named a Member of the Order of Canada in 1992; recipient of an Honorary Doctorate and Distinguished Graduate Award, Univiversity of Winnipeg in 1995.

Fred resides and has his Office in Winnipeg.