Fess Parker

Actor, Film actor

1924 – 2010

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Who was Fess Parker?

Fess Elisha Parker, Jr. was an American film and television actor best known for his portrayals of Davy Crockett in the Walt Disney 1955–1956 TV mini-series and as TV's Daniel Boone from 1964 to 1970. He was also known as a wine maker and resort owner-operator.

The Fess Parker Winery is one of the wineries along the famous Foxen Canyon Wine Trail.

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Born
Aug 16, 1924
Fort Worth
Also known as
  • Fess Elisha Parker, Jr.
  • Fessbo
  • Fess Elisha Parker Jr.
Spouses
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Texas at Austin
    History
    (1947 - 1950)
  • Master's Degree, University of Southern California
    Drama
    (Specialized in Theatre)
  • Hardin-Simmons University
Employment
  • Fess Parker Family Winery and Vineyards
  • Signaller, United States Navy
    ( - 1946)
Lived in
  • Fort Worth
  • Santa Barbara
  • San Antonio
  • San Angelo
Died
Mar 18, 2010
Santa Ynez

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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