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.

Known For

Old Yeller

Jim Coates

Them!

Alan Crotty

Hell Is for Heroes

Sgt. Bill Pike

Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier

Davy Crockett

Harvey

Leslie - Chauffeur (voice) (uncredited)

Alias Jesse James

Davy Crockett (uncredited)

Davy Crockett and the River Pirates

Davy Crockett

Thunder Over the Plains

Kirby