Fess Parker

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 1955–56 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. Fess Parker was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and grew up on a farm ne... More

Date of birth:

  • Aug 16, 1924

Date of death:

  • Mar 18, 2010 (age 85 years)

Height:

  • 1.956 m (6.417 ft )

Also known as:

  • Fess Elisha Parker, Jr.,
  • Fess Elisha Parker Jr.

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Spouse From To Type of union
  • Jan 18, 1960
  • Mar 18, 2010

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Institution Start Date End Date Degree Major/Field Of Study Specialization
  • 1947
  • 1950
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  • 1954

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  • 2003
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