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

Thunder Over the Plains

Kirby

Untamed Frontier

Clem McCloud

Davy Crockett, Indian Fighter

Davy Crockett

Davy Crockett at the Alamo

Davy Crockett

The Light in the Forest

Del Hardy

Dragonfly Squadron

Texas Lieutenant

The Great Locomotive Chase

James J. Andrews

Springfield Rifle

Jim Randolph (uncredited)