Fess Parker
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Fess Parker is, by now, a veteran American actor who has spent far more time working than being talked about. 'Old Yeller' belongs on any short list of his work. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today. The filmography runs to some 32 credits between film and television. his Alan Crotty in 'Them!' is the best-remembered role on the list.
Fess Parker
24 Movies
8 Series
Fess Parker is, by now, a veteran American actor who has spent far more time working than being talked about. 'Old Yeller' belongs on any short list of his work. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today. The filmography runs to some 32 credits between film and television. his Alan Crotty in 'Them!' is the best-remembered role on the list.
Movies
Plays Sgt. Bill Pike
Hell Is for Heroes
1962
Plays Alan Crotty
Them!
1954
Plays Jim Coates
Old Yeller
1957
Plays Davy Crockett
Davy Crockett and the River Pirates
1956
Plays Davy Crockett
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
1955
Plays Pvt Speedy
Battle Cry
1955
Plays Kirby
Thunder Over the Plains
1953
Plays James J. Andrews
The Great Locomotive Chase
1956
Plays Del Hardy
The Light in the Forest
1958
Plays John 'Doc' Grayson
Westward Ho, The Wagons!
1956
Plays Clint Barkley
Smoky
1966
Plays Cam Bleeker
The Jayhawkers!
1959
Plays Clem McCloud
Untamed Frontier
1952
Plays Davy Crockett
Davy Crockett Goes to Congress
1955
Plays Sheriff Elisha Cooper
Climb an Angry Mountain
1972
Plays Sheriff Buck Weston
The Hangman
1959
Plays Texas Lieutenant
Dragonfly Squadron
1954
Plays McDougal
The Kid from Left Field
1953
TV Shows
Director
Plays Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
1964
Plays Eugene Smith
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1962
Plays John 'Doc' Grayson
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
Plays Davy Crockett
Davy Crockett
1954
Plays Tom Conrad
Annie Oakley
1954
Plays Herman Sitwell
Burke's Law
1963
Plays Jonathan West
General Electric Theater
1953
Plays Ben Wister
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
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Full Filmography
Climb an Angry Mountain
Sheriff Elisha Cooper
1972
Film
Smoky
Clint Barkley
1966
Film
Daniel Boone: Frontier Trail Rider
Daniel Boone
1966
Film
Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone · 165 episodes
1964–
TV
Burke's Law
Herman Sitwell · 1 episode
1963–
TV
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Eugene Smith · 24 episodes
1962–
TV
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Ben Wister · 1 episode
1962–
TV
Hell Is for Heroes
Sgt. Bill Pike
1962
Film
The Jayhawkers!
Cam Bleeker
1959
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fess Parker still alive?
Fess Parker passed away on March 18, 2010 at age 85.
What are the most famous roles of Fess Parker?
Fess Parker is best known for roles in Harvey, Them!, Old Yeller.
How many movies has Fess Parker been in?
Over a 60-year career (since 1950), Fess Parker has appeared in 24 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was Fess Parker's first movie?
The career of Fess Parker began with Harvey (1950).
What is Fess Parker's most recent movie or series?
Fess Parker's most recent release is 'Old Yeller': Remembering a Classic, which premiered on January 1, 2002.
What TV shows has Fess Parker appeared in?
On television, Fess Parker has appeared in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Dragnet, The Wonderful World of Disney, Daniel Boone.
Fess Parker
1924-08-16 · Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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.