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Fess Parker

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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
Born: Sat, Aug 16 1924
Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Death: Thu, Mar 18 2010
Fess Parker is 85 years old
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Poster of Året var 1956
Året var 1956
Fess Parker was 81 in Året var 1956 as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 08 2006
Poster of 'Old Yeller': Remembering a Classic
'Old Yeller': Remembering a Classic
Fess Parker was 77 in 'Old Yeller': Remembering a Classic as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of A Conversation with Fess Parker
A Conversation with Fess Parker
Fess Parker was 77 in A Conversation with Fess Parker
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 04 2001
Poster of Disney Through The Decades
Disney Through The Decades
Fess Parker was 76 in Disney Through The Decades
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of John Wayne's 'The Alamo'
John Wayne's 'The Alamo'
Fess Parker was 67 in John Wayne's 'The Alamo' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 1992
Poster of American Gunmaker: The John M. Browning Story
American Gunmaker: The John M. Browning Story
Fess Parker was 67 in American Gunmaker: The John M. Browning Story
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1991
Poster of NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
Fess Parker was 54 in NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1978
Poster of Climb an Angry Mountain
Climb an Angry Mountain
Fess Parker was 48 in Climb an Angry Mountain as 'Sheriff Elisha Cooper'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1972
Poster of The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World
The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World
Fess Parker was 47 in The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1971
Poster of Smoky
Smoky
Fess Parker was 41 in Smoky as 'Clint Barkley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 1966
Poster of Daniel Boone: Frontier Trail Rider
Daniel Boone: Frontier Trail Rider
Fess Parker was 41 in Daniel Boone: Frontier Trail Rider as 'Daniel Boone'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 23 1966
Poster of Hell Is for Heroes
Hell Is for Heroes
Fess Parker was 37 in Hell Is for Heroes as 'Sgt. Bill Pike'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 26 1962
Poster of Aftermath
Aftermath
Fess Parker was 35 in Aftermath as 'Jonathan West'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 17 1960
Poster of The Jayhawkers!
The Jayhawkers!
Fess Parker was 35 in The Jayhawkers! as 'Cam Bleeker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1959
Poster of The Hangman
The Hangman
Fess Parker was 34 in The Hangman as 'Sheriff Buck Weston'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 1959
Poster of Alias Jesse James
Alias Jesse James
Fess Parker was 34 in Alias Jesse James as 'Davy Crockett (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1959
Poster of The Light in the Forest
The Light in the Forest
Fess Parker was 33 in The Light in the Forest as 'Del Hardy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 08 1958
Poster of Old Yeller
Old Yeller
Fess Parker was 33 in Old Yeller as 'Jim Coates'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1957
Poster of Disneyland: U.S.A.
Disneyland: U.S.A.
Fess Parker was 32 in Disneyland: U.S.A. as 'Self - Davy Crockett'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 20 1956
Poster of Westward Ho, The Wagons!
Westward Ho, The Wagons!
Fess Parker was 32 in Westward Ho, The Wagons! as 'John 'Doc' Grayson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 20 1956
Poster of Davy Crockett and the River Pirates
Davy Crockett and the River Pirates
Fess Parker was 31 in Davy Crockett and the River Pirates as 'Davy Crockett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 18 1956
Poster of The Great Locomotive Chase
The Great Locomotive Chase
Fess Parker was 31 in The Great Locomotive Chase as 'James J. Andrews'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1956
Poster of Davy Crockett's Keelboat Race
Davy Crockett's Keelboat Race
Fess Parker was 31 in Davy Crockett's Keelboat Race as 'Davy Crockett'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 1955
Poster of Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
Fess Parker was 30 in Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier as 'Davy Crockett'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1955
Poster of Davy Crockett at the Alamo
Davy Crockett at the Alamo
Fess Parker was 30 in Davy Crockett at the Alamo as 'Davy Crockett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 23 1955
Poster of Battle Cry
Battle Cry
Fess Parker was 30 in Battle Cry as 'Pvt Speedy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 1955
Poster of Davy Crockett Goes to Congress
Davy Crockett Goes to Congress
Fess Parker was 30 in Davy Crockett Goes to Congress as 'Davy Crockett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 26 1955
Poster of Davy Crockett, Indian Fighter
Davy Crockett, Indian Fighter
Fess Parker was 30 in Davy Crockett, Indian Fighter as 'Davy Crockett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1954
Poster of The Disneyland Story
The Disneyland Story
Fess Parker was 30 in The Disneyland Story
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of The Bounty Hunter
The Bounty Hunter
Fess Parker was 30 in The Bounty Hunter as 'Wild Cowboy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1954
Poster of Them!
Them!
Fess Parker was 29 in Them! as 'Alan Crotty'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 1954
Poster of Dragonfly Squadron
Dragonfly Squadron
Fess Parker was 29 in Dragonfly Squadron as 'Texas Lieutenant'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 21 1954
Poster of Thunder Over the Plains
Thunder Over the Plains
Fess Parker was 29 in Thunder Over the Plains as 'Kirby'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 1953
Poster of Island in the Sky
Island in the Sky
Fess Parker was 29 in Island in the Sky as 'Fitch's Co-Pilot (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 05 1953
Poster of The Kid from Left Field
The Kid from Left Field
Fess Parker was 28 in The Kid from Left Field as 'McDougal'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1953
Poster of Springfield Rifle
Springfield Rifle
Fess Parker was 28 in Springfield Rifle as 'Jim Randolph (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 22 1952
Poster of Untamed Frontier
Untamed Frontier
Fess Parker was 27 in Untamed Frontier as 'Clem McCloud'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 23 1952
Poster of No Room for the Groom
No Room for the Groom
Fess Parker was 27 in No Room for the Groom as 'Cousin Ben (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1952
Poster of Harvey
Harvey
Fess Parker was 26 in Harvey as 'Leslie - Chauffeur (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 04 1950

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of CBS News Sunday Morning
CBS News Sunday Morning
Fess Parker was 54+ in CBS News Sunday Morning as 'Self'.
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Sun, Jan 28 1979
Poster of The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Fess Parker was 44+ in The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 1969
Poster of The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show
The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show
Fess Parker was 44+ in The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1968
Poster of Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Fess Parker was 41+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Fess Parker was 40+ in Daniel Boone as 'Daniel Boone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Fess Parker was 39+ in The Danny Kaye Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Fess Parker was 39+ in Burke's Law as 'Herman Sitwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Fess Parker was 38+ in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as 'Eugene Smith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1962
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Fess Parker was 38+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as 'Ben Wister'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of Startime
Startime
Fess Parker was 35+ in Startime
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1959
Poster of Davy Crockett
Davy Crockett
Fess Parker was 30+ in Davy Crockett as 'Davy Crockett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 15 1954
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Fess Parker was 30+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'John 'Doc' Grayson, Self / James J Andrews, Self, Davy Crockett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of The George Gobel Show
The George Gobel Show
Fess Parker was 30+ in The George Gobel Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1954
Poster of Stories of the Century
Stories of the Century
Fess Parker was 29+ in Stories of the Century
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 1954
Poster of Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley
Fess Parker was 29+ in Annie Oakley as 'Tom Conrad - Newspaper Publisher, Len Clinton - The Texas Sandman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 09 1954
Poster of City Detective
City Detective
Fess Parker was 29+ in City Detective
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 07 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Fess Parker was 28+ in General Electric Theater as 'Jonathan West'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Dragnet
Dragnet
Fess Parker was 27+ in Dragnet
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 16 1951
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Fess Parker was 27+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
Fess Parker was 25+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'Self - Cameo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Fess Parker was 23+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948