Joshua D. Moody was born in Dallas, TX and raised in Oak Cliff. Graduating from David W. Carter High School where he played football and for a short stint in Junior College. Although he didn't play past his freshman season in college he used football as a tool to land a spot on Friday Night Lights T.V. show season 4. Joshua was the last person chosen to be a background football player because casting thought he was there for football stunts due to his physique. Throughout season 4 Joshua was upgraded three times and invited back for season 5 with a supporting role as Moody.