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Fess Parker

1924 - 2010

Fess Parker  American Actor

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Relationships

Fess Parker was previously married to Marcella Rinehart-Parker (1960 - 2010).

Fess Parker was in a relationship with Jane Howard (1956).

About

American Actor Fess Parker was born Fess Elisha Parker Jr. on 16th August, 1924 in Fort Worth, Texas and passed away on 18th Mar 2010 Santa Ynez, California aged 85. He is most remembered for Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone. His zodiac sign is Leo.

Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married151 years, 2 months--
Dating12 months, 1 day--
Total251 years, 2 months25 years, 8 months2 months, 1 day

Details

First NameFess
Middle NameElisha
Last NameParker
Full Name at BirthFess Elisha Parker Jr.
Birthday16th August, 1924
BirthplaceFort Worth, Texas
Died18th March, 2010
Place of DeathSanta Ynez, California
Cause of DeathNatural causes
BuriedSanta Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, California
Height6' 5½" (197 cm)
BuildAverage
Hair ColorGrey
Zodiac SignLeo
SexualityStraight
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
UniversityUniversity of Texas
Occupation TextActor
OccupationActor
Claim to FameDavy Crockett, Daniel Boone
Music GenreVocal
Year(s) Active1950-2007, 1950–2007
Music StyleCountry, Cowboy, Traditional Pop
InstrumentVocals
Official Websites
FriendBarbara Knudson

Fess Elisha Parker Jr. (born F. E. 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.

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