Neil Fletcher
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Neil Fletcher has spent time on film and television sets, though the biographical detail available is minimal. 'Deadly Blessing' carries his name in the cast list, against the character Gravedigger. The genre that repeats is horror. He has kept a presence in the credits for 66 years or so.
Neil Fletcher
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Neil Fletcher has spent time on film and television sets, though the biographical detail available is minimal. 'Deadly Blessing' carries his name in the cast list, against the character Gravedigger. The genre that repeats is horror. He has kept a presence in the credits for 66 years or so.
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Is Neil Fletcher still alive?
Neil Fletcher passed away on December 20, 1988 at age 84.
What are the most famous roles of Neil Fletcher?
Neil Fletcher is best known for roles in Deadly Blessing, Beyond the Time Barrier, In the Year 2889.
How many movies has Neil Fletcher been in?
Over a 28-year career (since 1960), Neil Fletcher has appeared in 2 movies and 0 TV shows.
What is Neil Fletcher's most recent movie or series?
Neil Fletcher's most recent release is Deadly Blessing, which premiered on August 14, 1981.
Neil Fletcher
1904-07-31 · Denton, Texas, USA
Neil Fletcher (1904-1988)
Neil Fletcher was an American actor, born on July 31, 1904, in Denton, Texas. Though his filmography primarily consists of roles in "B" movies, he left a distinct mark on the genre, appearing in cult classics such as "In the Year 2889" (1969), "Beyond the Time Barrier" (1960), "Creature of Destruction" (1968), and "Deadly Blessing" (1981), where he played a gravedigger.
Before his career in film, Fletcher was a vaudeville performer and a member of the Madcap Players. He also worked extensively in radio, showcasing his versatile talent. Beyond acting, he is perhaps equally well-known as the co-founder, alongside his brother Carl, of Fletcher's Original State Fair Corny Dogs, a beloved and iconic food vendor at the State Fair of Texas.
Fletcher was married to Minerva May Baker. He passed away on December 20, 1988, in Dallas, Texas, after a battle with cancer. His contributions to both film and Texan culinary culture have solidified his place in the state's history.