Fred Flintstone is the main character of the animated television series "The Flintstones," which first aired in 1960. He is a prehistoric man living in the fictional town of Bedrock, where he works at a quarry. Fred is known for his distinctive orange and black striped outfit and his love for bowling and his pet dinosaur, Dino. Fred is married to Wilma Flintstone, and they have a daughter named Pebbles. He often spends time with his best friend, Barney Rubble, who lives next door. The show humorously portrays the daily lives of these stone-age families, blending modern suburban life with prehistoric elements.