Fess Parker was born on August 16, 1924 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Sometimes Fess Parker is credited as Fier Parker. His birthname
is Fess Elisha Parker Jr.
In the early 50s Fess Parker studied Drama,making his debut
in 1952's SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. To star in the DAVY CROCKETT Series,
Fess Parker was signed by Walt Disney. Becoming an instant celebrity
was the first step for great fame for Fess Parker when DAVY
CROCKETT, KING OF THE WILD FRONTIER debuted in 1955.
Fess Parker had a strong appeal with children
with the coon-skinned hat and the hit song Davey Crockett. In
1964 Fess Parker tried the frontiersman role once again, with
the TV series DANIEL BOONE, he played the role for 6 years.
Being named as a Disney legend in 1991 was a highlight for Fess
Parker. The Fess Parker Winery is owned and operates by Fess.
Fess Parker's other notable credites include...
SMOKY (1966)
HELL IS FOR HEROS (1962)
THE HANGMAN (1959)
OLD YELLER (1957)
DAVY CROCKETT AND THE RIVER PIRATES (1956)
DAVY CROCKETT KING OF THE WILD FRONTIER (1954)
THEM!
(1954)
THE KID FROM LEFT FIELD (1953)
UNTAMED FRONTIER (1952)
