Fess Parker
Acting

Fess Parker

1924-2010

Known for Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier, Old Yeller, Davy Crockett and the River Pirates.

5 linked movie credits shown
Born08/16/1924
Died03/18/2010
AgeDied at 85
BirthplaceFort Worth, Texas, USA
DepartmentActing
Also known asFess Elisha Parker Jr., Fess Elisha Parker

Biography

Fess Elisha Parker, Jr. (August 16, 1924 – March 18, 2010) was an American film and television actor best known for his portrayals of Davy Crockett in the Walt Disney 1954–1955 TV miniseries, which aired on ABC, and as Daniel Boone in an NBC television series from 1964 to 1970. He was also known as a winemaker and resort owner-operator.

Movie Credits

Davy Crockett and the River Pirates poster

Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956)

As Davy Crockett

Adventure, Family, Western

 Hell Is for Heroes poster

Hell Is for Heroes (1962)

As Sgt. Bill Pike

War

 Them! poster

Them! (1954)

As Alan Crotty

Science Fiction, Horror

 Harvey poster

Harvey (1950)

As Leslie - Chauffeur (voice) (uncredited)

Comedy, Fantasy

 Island in the Sky poster

Island in the Sky (1953)

As Fitch's Co-Pilot (uncredited)

Adventure, Drama