Fess Parker

Fess Parker
Parker in 1968
Born(1924-08-16)August 16, 1924
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
DiedMarch 18, 2010(2010-03-18) (aged 85)
Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
Resting placeSanta Barbara Cemetery
Alma materHardin-Simmons University
University of Texas (BA)
University of Southern California (MA)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • winemaker
  • resort owner-operator
Years active1950–2007
Known for
Television
Spouse
Marcella Belle Rinehart
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(m. 1960)​
Children2
Websitefessparker.com

Fess Elisha Parker Jr. (born F. E. Parker Jr.;[1] August 16, 1924 – March 18, 2010)[2] was an American film and television actor best known for his portrayals of the title characters in the Walt Disney television miniseries Davy Crockett (1954–55; ABC) and the television series Daniel Boone (1964–70; NBC).[3][4]

  1. ^ Weaver, Tom. Sci-Fi Swarm and Horror Horde: Interviews with 62 Filmmakers, p. 148 (McFarland 2012).
  2. ^ (March 18, 2010) Daniel Boone Actor Fess Parker Dies at 85" CBS News; Accessed March 18, 2010.
  3. ^ Obituary London Guardian, March 19, 2010.
  4. ^ Obituary London Independent, March 25, 2010.