Portrait of Fess Parker

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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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of A Conversation with Fess Parker
A Conversation with Fess Parker
Fess Parker was
77 in A Conversation with Fess Parker
as ''.
Tue, Dec 04 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'.
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
as ''.
Tue, Dec 31 1991
Poster of Climb an Angry Mountain
Climb an Angry Mountain
Fess Parker was
48 in Climb an Angry Mountain
as 'Sheriff Elisha Cooper'.
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'.
Fri, Oct 29 1971
Poster of Smoky
Smoky
Fess Parker was
41 in Smoky
as 'Clint Barkley'.
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'.
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. Pike'.
Tue, Jun 26 1962
Poster of Aftermath
Aftermath
Fess Parker was
35 in Aftermath
as 'Jonathan West'.
Sun, Apr 17 1960
Poster of The Jayhawkers!
The Jayhawkers!
Fess Parker was
35 in The Jayhawkers!
as 'Cam Bleeker'.
Thu, Oct 15 1959
Poster of The Hangman
The Hangman
Fess Parker was
34 in The Hangman
as 'Sheriff Buck Weston'.
Wed, Jun 17 1959
Poster of Alias Jesse James
Alias Jesse James
Fess Parker was
34 in Alias Jesse James
as 'Davy Crockett (uncredited)'.
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'.
Tue, Jul 08 1958
Poster of Old Yeller
Old Yeller
Fess Parker was
33 in Old Yeller
as 'Jim Coates'.
Wed, Dec 25 1957
Poster of Disneyland, U.S.A
Disneyland, U.S.A
Fess Parker was
32 in Disneyland, U.S.A
as 'Himself - as Davy Crockett'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Feb 23 1955
Poster of Battle Cry
Battle Cry
Fess Parker was
30 in Battle Cry
as 'Pvt Speedy'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Dec 15 1954
Poster of The Disneyland Story
The Disneyland Story
Fess Parker was
30 in The Disneyland Story
as ''.
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of The Bounty Hunter
The Bounty Hunter
Fess Parker was
30 in The Bounty Hunter
as 'Wild Cowboy'.
Sat, Sep 25 1954
Poster of Them!
Them!
Fess Parker was
29 in Them!
as 'Alan Crotty'.
Wed, Jun 16 1954
Poster of Dragonfly Squadron
Dragonfly Squadron
Fess Parker was
29 in Dragonfly Squadron
as 'Texas Lieutenant'.
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'.
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)'.
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'.
Wed, Jul 01 1953
Poster of Springfield Rifle
Springfield Rifle
Fess Parker was
28 in Springfield Rifle
as 'Jim Randolph (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 22 1952
Poster of Untamed Frontier
Untamed Frontier
Fess Parker was
27 in Untamed Frontier
as 'Clem McCloud'.
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)'.
Fri, Jun 13 1952
Poster of Harvey
Harvey
Fess Parker was
26 in Harvey
as 'Leslie - Chauffeur (voice) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 04 1950

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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'.
First Air Date
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1968
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Fess Parker was
40+ in Daniel Boone
as 'Daniel Boone'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of Startime
Startime
Fess Parker was
35+ in Startime
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1959
Poster of Davy Crockett
Davy Crockett
Fess Parker was
30+ in Davy Crockett
as 'Davy Crockett'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 15 1954
Poster of Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
Fess Parker was
30+ in Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
as 'Davy Crockett, Self, John 'Doc' Grayson, Self / James J Andrews'.
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'.
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
as ''.
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'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 09 1954
Poster of City Detective
City Detective
Fess Parker was
29+ in City Detective
as ''.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Dragnet
Dragnet
Fess Parker was
27+ in Dragnet
as ''.
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
as ''.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948