Fess Parker
Acting
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.
Born: August 16, 1924
Place of Birth: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Known For
Davy Crockett Goes to Congress
The second of five programs about Davy Crockett involves him being bored with life, so he and Georgie plan to resettle their families and file their claims. In town, Davy wins a gunfight against the town bully, Big Foot Mason, and, as a result, he becomes the town lawman.
Walt Disney Treasures - Davy Crockett
Experience the hit television show that became a national sensation and made coonskin caps a staple for a generation of American youngsters. With a rifle name Old Betsy, Davy Crockett fought for justice with his own brand of homespun ingenuity.
Disneyland: U.S.A.
A tour of the Disneyland theme park.
The Disneyland Story
Walt Disney presents a preview for both his upcoming park called Disneyland and several episodes of the show to come. Then the show focuses primarily on the career of Mickey Mouse.
The Wonderful World of Disney
Walt Disney Productions has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series premiered on ABC, Wednesday night, October 27, 1954. The show, which was hosted by Walt Disney until his death and then from 1996 to 2002 by then-CEO Michael Eisner (with one-off hosts or no hosts during other periods) has since aired continually as either a weekly program or an irregular series of specials on several networks and streaming services, most recently on ABC and Disney+. The show is the second longest showing prime-time program on American television, behind its rival, Hallmark Hall of Fame. However, Hallmark Hall of Fame was a weekly program only during its first five seasons, while Disney remained a weekly program for more than forty years.
The Wonderful World of Disney
Walt Disney Productions has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series premiered on ABC, Wednesday night, October 27, 1954. The show, which was hosted by Walt Disney until his death and then from 1996 to 2002 by then-CEO Michael Eisner (with one-off hosts or no hosts during other periods) has since aired continually as either a weekly program or an irregular series of specials on several networks and streaming services, most recently on ABC and Disney+. The show is the second longest showing prime-time program on American television, behind its rival, Hallmark Hall of Fame. However, Hallmark Hall of Fame was a weekly program only during its first five seasons, while Disney remained a weekly program for more than forty years.
The Wonderful World of Disney
Walt Disney Productions has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series premiered on ABC, Wednesday night, October 27, 1954. The show, which was hosted by Walt Disney until his death and then from 1996 to 2002 by then-CEO Michael Eisner (with one-off hosts or no hosts during other periods) has since aired continually as either a weekly program or an irregular series of specials on several networks and streaming services, most recently on ABC and Disney+. The show is the second longest showing prime-time program on American television, behind its rival, Hallmark Hall of Fame. However, Hallmark Hall of Fame was a weekly program only during its first five seasons, while Disney remained a weekly program for more than forty years.
The Wonderful World of Disney
Walt Disney Productions has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series premiered on ABC, Wednesday night, October 27, 1954. The show, which was hosted by Walt Disney until his death and then from 1996 to 2002 by then-CEO Michael Eisner (with one-off hosts or no hosts during other periods) has since aired continually as either a weekly program or an irregular series of specials on several networks and streaming services, most recently on ABC and Disney+. The show is the second longest showing prime-time program on American television, behind its rival, Hallmark Hall of Fame. However, Hallmark Hall of Fame was a weekly program only during its first five seasons, while Disney remained a weekly program for more than forty years.
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
A continuation of the anthology series “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”, hosted by the master of suspense and featuring thrillers and mysteries.
Harvey
The story of Elwood P. Dowd who makes friends with a spirit taking the form of a human-sized rabbit named Harvey that only he sees (and a few privileged others on occasion also.) After his sister tries to commit him to a mental institution, a comedy of errors ensues. Elwood and Harvey become the catalysts for a family mending its wounds and for romance blossoming in unexpected places.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as Sheriff Elisha Cooper
as Clint Barkley
as Daniel Boone
as Daniel Boone
as Self
as Herman Sitwell
as Ben Wister
as Sgt. Bill Pike
as Cam Bleeker
as Sheriff Buck Weston
as Davy Crockett (uncredited)
as Del Hardy
as Jim Coates
as Self - Davy Crockett
as John 'Doc' Grayson
as Davy Crockett
as James J. Andrews
as Davy Crockett
as Davy Crockett
as Davy Crockett
as Pvt Speedy
as Davy Crockett
as Davy Crockett
as Davy Crockett
as Davy Crockett (archive footage)
as John 'Doc' Grayson
as Self / James J Andrews
as Davy Crockett
as Interloper (uncredited)
as Alan Crotty
as Texas Lieutenant
as Tom Conrad - Newspaper Publisher
as Len Clinton - The Texas Sandman
as Kirby
as Fitch's Co-Pilot (uncredited)
as McDougal
as Jonathan West
as Jim Randolph (uncredited)
as Clem McCloud
as Cousin Ben (uncredited)
as Leslie - Chauffeur (voice) (uncredited)
as Self - Cameo
as Self